bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ELBIT Skylark 3 pilóta nélküli felderítő repülőgép rendszeresítése a Magyar Honvédségben
Authors: Ozsváth Sándor
Published: February 2025

Az orosz–ukrán háború bebizonyította, hogy a modern hadviselés egyik meghatározó eleme a drónokkal vívott légi háború. A Magyar Honvédség már a konfliktus kirobbanását megelőzően megkezdte a modern, merev szárnyú, pilóta nélküli légi járművek rendszerbe állítását. Ennek a fejlesztési folyamatnak második állomása az izraeli ELBIT cégcsoport által gyártott Skylark 3 pilóta nélküli légi jármű rendszeresítése és műveleti alkalmazása.
A tábori tüzérség meteorológiai támogatásának megújulása a haderőfejlesztés szemszögéből : 2. rész
Authors: Ombódi Imre
Published: February 2025

Az emberiség történelme során számos alkalommal bizonyítást nyert, hogy az időjárás és a meteorológiai paraméterek hirtelen megváltozásának hatásai meghatározó szerepet játszhatnaka katonai műveletek kimenetelében. E gyorsan változó környezeti tényezők figyelmen kívül hagyása vagy nem megfelelő értékelése súlyos, negatív következményekkel járhat a műveletek sikerességét illetően. A tanulmány a meteorológiai támogatás jelentőségét a tábori tüzérség szemszögéből ismerteti, majd bemutatja a Honvédelmi és Haderőfejlesztési Program keretében beszerzett meteorológiai állomást, amelyet a Magyar Honvédség a tatai vitéz Barankay József 1. Önjáró Tüzérosztálynál rendszeresített.
A magyar légierő szovjet eredetű sugárhajtású repülőgépeinek gépágyúi 1951 és 2010 között : 2. rész
Authors: Szatmári András
Published: February 2025

A második világháború után, a Magyar Királyi Honvédség 1945-ben történt megszűnését követően, 1947-ben megkezdődött a haderő tényleges újjászervezése, amelynek első üteme 1951 őszére befejeződött. A Szovjetunió érdekében állt, hogy az újjászervezett magyar légierő, az érdekszférájának nyugati peremén modern eszközökkel legyen felszerelve. A magyar légierőt a hidegháborús időszakban szovjet sugárhajtású repülőgépekkel szerelék fel, amelyek gépágyú fegyverzete a világ legjobbjai közé tartozott.
Not as boring as expected
Authors: Skokanová Katarína , Zozomová-Lihová Judita , Mereďa Jr. Pavol , Španiel Stanislav , Hodálová Iva , Mártonfiová Lenka , Svitok Marek , Kolarčik Vladislav , Šingliarová Barbora
Published: February 2025

Three alien Solidago species of North American origin have become naturalized in Europe. While S. canadensis and S. gigantea are considered among the most aggressive plant invaders, S. altissima is rarely found. Here, the detailed karyological variation and cytogeography of alien Solidago species in central Europe and the genetic relationships among the cytotypes is elucidated in their native and other invaded areas. Almost 4,800 plants from 800 sites across central Europe were studied using flow cytometry and complementary chromosome counting. A representative subset was sequenced (ITS, cpDNA) and compared with available data. The findings are in accord with previous reports, with the diploids of S. canadensis and tetraploids of S. gigantea dominating the invaded range. There was up to 10% variation in the genome size among the studied populations of particular species, the relationship between genome size and the geographical location and altitude of the population was statistically confirmed. In addition, for the first time in the invaded range, rare cytotypes, i.e. triploids of S. canadensis and pentaploids and aneuploids of S. gigantea, were recorded. The record of S. altissima in the study area was not confirmed and its previous hexaploid record was refuted based on re-examination. The triploids of S. canadensis were represented by scattered plants within diploid populations, and they most likely resulted from an occasional fusion of reduced and unreduced gametes. The origin of the S. gigantea aneuploids and especially pentaploids is more obscure as almost three hundreds were recorded, although so far, only one pentaploid has been reported from North America. Samples from the invaded range shared ITS ribotypes with those from the native range; however, ITS data indicate slight genetic differentiation of pentaploids and aneuploids of S. gigantea. It was also revealed that two widespread haplotypes of cpDNA in central Europe were shared by all cytotypes of S. gigantea and S. canadensis. The cytogeographic pattern of invasive Solidago species in Europe is more diverse than expected. Because genome duplication can promote invasiveness, the origin, distribution and invasive potential of newly discovered polyploids need to be investigated in order to prevent their negative effect on the native flora.
Congruent responses of epiphytic bryophyte communities to air pollution on two species of trees differing in bark chemistry
Authors: Procházková Jana , Hájek Tomáš , Mikulášková Eva , Plášek Vítězslav , Těšitel Jakub , Hájek Michal
Published: February 2025

Epiphytic bryophytes are susceptible to air pollution. The disappearance of sensitive species from highly polluted areas and their recovery after a decrease in pollution were recorded in the second half of the 20th century in Europe. However, the effect of current air pollution on the composition of epiphytic communities and the associated role of host-tree bark chemistry have not been sufficiently studied. Here, the effects of acidifying air pollution on the structure of epiphytic bryophyte communities hosted by tree species with different bark pH are assessed. Due to the higher acid-buffering capacity of basic substrates, a smaller difference between communities on host trees with high bark pH in areas with different pollution loads was expected. Epiphytic bryophytes were studied at 50 sites with similar climate but contrasting levels of SO2 and NOx air pollution in central Europe. As a proxy for the current pollution load at each site, in addition to SO2 and NOx atmospheric concentrations, tissue N concentration was measured in Hypnum cupressiforme. Abundances of species of bryophytes were recorded on trunks of oaks (Quercus robur and Q. petraea, low bark pH expected) and ash (Fraxinus excelsior, high pH expected). Ninety species of bryophytes were recorded. Acidifying air pollution still influences the structure of epiphytic bryophyte communities in Europe, despite the lower levels of pollutants than previously. Atmospheric concentration of SO2 was found to be a significant environmental variable affecting structure of epiphytic bryophyte communities. Ash with high bark pH hosted more diverse communities, including sensitive species, but were just as affected by SO2 pollution as oaks. Species richness, occurrence of epiphytic specialists, and diversity of epiphytic bryophyte communities decrease with increasing SO2 pollution, both on oak and ash. However, it is likely that acidifying air pollution is not the sole driver of the structure of current epiphytic communities in central Europe.
A Solution Package for Rules and Regulations of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Authors: Ölçen Olcay
Published: February 2025

Since the Paris Agreement of 1919, the world witnessed a lot of changes in terms of airspace utilization. Today, airspace utilization is problematic for practitioners and theoreticians with new developments and innovations such as VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft and sudden changes in the international context because of wars and conflicts. In this paper, it is aimed in essence the development of airspace utilization one more step forward in parallel with the technological pace. To reach this purpose, the most controversial vehicles, UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), are examined depending on their utilization in civil aviation and airspace. The concept of governmentality and its roots are also used for the development of a legal basis for UAVs. Comparative law methodology is selected as a research model. According to the findings, there is still room for legal development of UAVs, especially regarding security and international politics because of the different utilization of different nations. At the end of the article, it reached a frank conclusion that civil aviation needs rules and regulations in a wide and international sense for these vehicles. New policy offers and titles are organized for these vehicles like the Annex of ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
Severity and Morphological Characteristics of Anaemia Among 6 to 59 Months Old Children in Temeke, Dar es Salaam-Tanzania: Clinics Based Cross Sectional Analysis
Authors:   Nutritional Research Inter-Collaboration (NUTRENT) Group, Registered Trustees of Ultimate Family Healthcare, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Leshabari Kelvin ,   Ageing Research Group, Registered Trustees of Ultimate Family Healthcare, Dar es Salaam Tanzania,   Department of Pediatrics/Child Health, Muhimbili National Hospital (Mloganzila), Dar es Salaam Tanzania,   H3 Clinical Research Unit, I-Katch Technology Ltd., Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Published: February 2025

Background: Anaemia is a global public health indicator of both poor nutrition and poor health. Besides, it stands as a silent signal of mal-aligned health system across the entire human lifespan. Globally, the importance of anaemia is most pronounced among children. This study was conceived to assess severity and morphological characteristics of anaemia among children aged from 6 to 59 months old in Temeke, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Methods: We designed a cross sectional, clinics-based analytical study. Children aged 6 to 59 months with anaemia were the target population. Severity and morphological characteristics of anaemia were the main outcome variables. Data were collected using a pre-designed questionnaire. Data were summarised using median and inter-quartile range (continuous variables) or frequency and proportions (categorical variables). Chi-square tests were applied to assess association between categorical variables. Alpha level of 5% was used as a limit of type 1 error in findings. Written informed consent was sought from mother of each child prior to inclusion into the study.
Results: We successfully recruited and analysed 250 children. Participants median age was 17.5 (IQR: 9 - 34) months (females, n=112, 44.8%). Point prevalence of anaemia (Hb<12 g/dL) was 66.8%. Among anemic children (n=167), about 19%, 63% and 18% had mild, moderate and severe anaemia respectively. A direct linear association between MCV and MCHC was observed among anemic children (n=167, Spearman’s rank Ύ= 0.86, P=.000). There was a significant association between prevalence and severity of anaemia among studied children (LR χ2 (corrected) = 229.5, df=3). Majority (n=121, 72%) of the studied children had normocytic normochromic anaemia.
Conclusion: Majority of under-fives in attendance at outpatient clinics in Temeke were anemic. Normochromic normocytic anaemia was the most prevalent variant of anaemia in this study population.
Factors Related to Client Satisfaction with Community Based Health Insurance Services During COVID-19 Pandemic in Central Uganda: A Mixed Methods Healthcare Facility Based Study
Authors:   Makerere University School of Public Health, Uganda, Kisaka Stevens ,   Business School, Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI), Arusha, Tanzania
Published: February 2025

Background: During the COVID-19 lockdowns, healthcare services were disrupted and community-based health insurance (CBHI) schemes could not operate efficiently. This study assessed the level of client satisfaction with CBHI schemes, associated factors, and service provider perspectives in central Uganda.
Methods: This was an explanatory sequential mixed-methods (quantitative - qualitative) study that was conducted between March and September 2021. In the first phase, a cross-sectional study among the 365 clients of the CBHI schemes who were aged ≥18 years old. The participants were recruited consecutively as they reported to the healthcare facility. Quantitative data were collected at patient exit using a piloted semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. In the second phase, qualitative data were collected through 11 key informant interviews. These data were analyzed using a deductive thematic analysis approach. Modified Poisson regression was used to assess factors associated with client satisfaction and a p-value ≤0.05 at a 95% confidence interval was considered to be statistically significant.
Findings: Of the total number of participants, 38.9% (142/365) were “satisfied” with the CBHI services. Less satisfaction was associated with secondary level of education or above (adjPR = 0.55, 95% CI: 0.36–0.85, P=.007); residing beyond 16 kilometers from the healthcare facility (adjPR = 0.68, 95% CI: 0.41–0.95, P=.014); staying on the scheme for over 3 years (adjPR = 0.71, 95% CI: 0.51–0.99, P=.046); and good knowledge about the CBHI (adjPR = 0.76, 95% CI: 0.58–0.99, P=.040). Irregular availability of healthcare workers and long waiting time affected client satisfaction.
Conclusions: Satisfaction was considerably low during the lockdown. Lockdowns due to pandemics interrupt healthcare services and subsequently affect the satisfaction of CBHI clients with scheme services. Scheme managers need to identify facilities that are closer to enrolees and invest in technologies that reduce waiting time in the healthcare facility.
Key words: Client satisfaction, community-based health insurance, COVID-19, Uganda
Feasible Implementation of Explainable AI Empowered Secured Edge Based Health Care Systems
Authors: Lateef Haroon P.S. Abdul , K N Hareesh
Published: February 2025

The Infusion of Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) in secured edge-based healthcare systems addresses the critical challenges of ensuring trust, transparency, and security in sensitive medical applications. Existing healthcare systems leveraging traditional AI methods often face issues such as lack of interpretability, data privacy risks, and inefficiencies in real-time decision-making. These limitations hinder user trust and the adoption of AI solutions in clinical and edge environments. To overcome these challenges, we propose an XAI-empowered secured edge-based healthcare framework utilizing deep learning (DL) models, specifically Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, for accurate and interpretable diagnosis. The system incorporates the UNSW dataset to train and validate the model for healthcare anomaly detection and prediction tasks. By embedding XAI methodologies, the proposed framework ensures that decision-making processes are transparent and understandable to healthcare professionals, fostering trust and enabling better clinical decision-making. Our implementation addresses the critical need for secure and real-time healthcare analytics at the edge while maintaining high accuracy and privacy. Through rigorous experimentation, the proposed system achieves a remarkable accuracy of 99%, demonstrating its potential to revolutionize edge-based healthcare solutions. This research highlights the synergy between XAI, edge computing, and DL techniques in advancing secured and interpretable healthcare systems for real-world applications.
Design and Implementation of the Deep Reinforcement Energy Efficient Routing for the Fog-BAN-Cloud of Things using Smart Health care applications
Authors: Kumar S Pradeep , Venkatramulu S. , Chintapalli Siva Surya Narayana
Published: February 2025

The integration of Fog Computing, Body Area Networks (BANs), and the Cloud of Things (CoT) has revolutionized smart healthcare applications, enabling real-time data processing, seamless connectivity, and efficient resource management. However, the growing demands for energy-efficient operations and reliable data transmission in these systems present significant challenges. This study proposes the development of a Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL)-based energy-efficient routing algorithm tailored for Fog-BAN-Cloud architectures in healthcare applications. The proposed solution leverages DRL models to dynamically optimize routing paths and scheduling policies, minimizing energy consumption while maintaining high Quality of Service (QoS). The routing algorithm prioritizes low-energy paths in BAN and Fog networks. The paper specifically employs Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO), a reinforcement learning technique, to optimize the routing decisions by considering factors including energy consumption, network congestion, and data traffic conditions. PPO is used to dynamically adjust the policy updates, ensuring stability while reducing power usage and improving data transmission efficiency. Extensive simulations highlights the performance of the proposed model, demonstrating potential improvements in energy efficiency, reduced latency, and enhanced data reliability compared to traditional methods. This work highlights the potential of intelligent algorithms to address the unique challenges of healthcare-driven IoT ecosystems, providing a scalable and sustainable solution for energy-efficient routing in Fog-BAN-Cloud environments. The proposed approach is a promising strategy for optimizing IoT-driven smart healthcare systems.
Reconceiving the Edge Intelligence Based IoT Devices for an effective Classification of ECG Systems
Authors: H Sangamesh , Cheripelli Ramesh , G S Nijaguna
Published: February 2025

The rise of Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled healthcare systems has led to the development of real-time, intelligent solutions for medical data processing, especially in electrocardiogram (ECG) signal classification. As wearable IoT devices for health monitoring become more widespread, there is increasing demand for an effective method that can run on edge devices, ensuring low-latency processing and real-time decision-making. This research introduces a novel method that integrates Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) with Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks for precise ECG classification. The model utilizes CNNs for spatial feature extraction from raw ECG signals, identifying key patterns like P-waves, QRS complexes, and T-waves, which are essential for accurate classification but challenging to extract manually. To capture the sequential nature of ECG signals, the model incorporates LSTM layers, which are effective at retaining long-range dependencies and recognizing patterns indicative of cardiovascular conditions. The system is trained and validated using ECG data collected from IoT-enabled wearable sensors, ensuring real-world applicability in edge computing environments. The model is designed to handle the constraints of edge devices, such as limited computational power, while maintaining high classification accuracy. The hybrid CNN-LSTM model achieves a 99% accuracy rate, surpassing existing Machine Learning (ML) models in terms of sensitivity, specificity, and overall performance. This approach offers a promising direction for integrating AI-based analytics into IoT-driven healthcare systems, enabling real-time, accurate decision-making for early diagnosis and intervention. It enhances IoT healthcare systems' scalability and practicality, improving patient monitoring and cardiovascular health outcomes.
To Design and Develop the Hybrid Blockchain Enabled IoT System for Secured Industry 4.0 Systems
Authors: Shiva Kumar K.B. , Veeresh  , IWENDI Celestine
Published: February 2025

The rapid evolution of Industry 4.0 has catalyzed the integration of advanced technologies to ensure secure, efficient, and scalable industrial systems. This study introduces a Hybrid Blockchain-Enabled IoT System tailored for secured Industry 4.0 environments. By combining the decentralized and immutable nature of blockchain technology with the real-time data acquisition and analytics capabilities of the Internet of Things (IoT), the proposed framework addresses critical challenges such as data integrity, cybersecurity, and system scalability. The IoT devices serve as edge nodes, collecting and transmitting data securely through a private blockchain network to mitigate risks of tampering and unauthorized access. The system leverages a hybrid consensus mechanism to balance computational efficiency with security. For evaluation, real-time industrial data, including sensor readings, machine states, and environmental parameters, were utilized to assess the system's performance in various industrial scenarios. The results demonstrate robust security, low latency, and seamless interoperability across connected devices. Compared to traditional centralized models, the proposed system offers superior resilience against cyber threats while maintaining high throughput and reliability. This research underscores the potential of merging blockchain and IoT technologies to pioneer secure and efficient Industry 4.0 systems, paving the way for sustainable and trustworthy industrial automation.
Optimized Deep learning Frameworks for the Medical Image Transmission in IoMT Environment
Authors: P Rashmi , Gomathi R.
Published: February 2025

The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is reforming healthcare by enabling interconnected medical devices and systems to facilitate efficient data collection, transmission, and analysis. While IoMT has significantly improved real-time monitoring and personalized care, the transmission of high-resolution medical images remains a challenge due to bandwidth constraints, latency issues, data loss, and computational overhead. Efficient and secure medical image transmission is critical to ensuring reliable diagnostics and timely patient care in this ecosystem. This research presents an optimized Deep Learning (DL) architecture developed to overcome the limitations of medical image transmission in IoMT environments. The proposed solution incorporates Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) for spatial feature extraction and dimensionality reduction while preserving diagnostic-critical information, and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks to manage sequential data and mitigate transmission issues such as packet loss and latency. The framework incorporates robust encryption mechanisms to ensure data security without significantly increasing computational overhead. Once predictions are made, the data is securely transferred to the cloud for further analysis and storage. Furthermore, Hippopotamus Optimization is utilised to enhance the model's performance and fine-tune hyperparameters, improving both efficiency and accuracy. Performance evaluations were conducted using real-world medical image datasets under varying IoMT network conditions. The results demonstrate that the proposed CNN-LSTM framework delivers superior performance across key metrics, like Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR), accuracy, F1 score, specificity, and sensitivity. Additionally, the framework optimizes encryption and decryption times and reduces bandwidth consumption, ensuring efficient and secure data transmission. This approach showcases a significant advancement in IoMT-based medical imaging, paving the way for enhanced reliability and efficiency in healthcare delivery systems.
Proteomic insights into nematode-trapping fungi Arthrobotrys oligospora after their response to chitin
Authors: Zhang Jiahua , Wei Lixiang , Zhang Huimei , Ma Xixi , Sun Yansen , Li Ruobing , Zhang Chengzhi , Cai Xuepeng , Qiao Jun , Meng Qingling
Published: February 2025

Introduction

Nematode-trapping fungi (NTFs) can produce various chitinases to degrade nematode body wall and eggshell chitin during predation. However, the regulatory mechanisms of their expression of chitinases still remain unclear. The primary objective of this study was to elucidate the differential protein profile of A. oligospora, an NTF, in response to chitin.

Material and Methods

Colloidal chitin was added to induce the culture of A. oligospora, and the phenotypic differences before and after induction were observed under inverted microscope. The differential proteins before and after mycelium induction were screened by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. The differentially expressed chitinase was expressed in Pichia yeast, and the recombinant enzyme was incubated with Caenorhabditis elegans and its egg suspension to explore its biological activity.

Results

It was found that there was a significant acceleration in the mycelial growth post chitin interaction in A. oligospora. A total of 1,124 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) were identified between the control group (AO-c) and the experimental group (AO-e), with 183 upregulated and 941 downregulated. Gene Ontology analysis revealed that the DEPs acted in various metabolic processes with catalysis and binding functions. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analysis associated these proteins primarily with signalling pathways related to glucose metabolism. Three chitinases were significantly modulated among DEPs. Moreover, enzymatic activity assays demonstrated that one of them effectively degraded C. elegans and its eggs.

Conclusion

These findings suggest that A. oligospora can significantly alter its protein expression profile in response to chitin, thereby facilitating its sugar metabolism and mycelial development. Our study provided new insights into the regulatory mechanisms of nematode predation in A. oligospora.
On Uniform Distribution Modulo 1 and Functional Convergence
Authors: Paštéka Milan
Published: February 2025

In this note, we study the convergence of functional sequences. A criterion for uniform distribution mod 1 is derived. Then we study the partitions, block sequences and the uniform distribution preserving mappings. In the last part, we prove that to each one to one sequence dense in [0, 1] a regular matrix summation method such that this sequence is uniformly distributed mod 1 with respect to this method exists.
Pengaruh Promosi Kesehatan Terhadap Tingkat Pengetahuan Siswa Mengenai Penyakit Gonore di SMKN 11 Jakarta Barat
Authors: Syafrina Manzelina , Anandani Adinta
Published: February 2025

Latar Belakang: Masa remaja adalah masa pencarian jati diri yang harus didukung dengan berbagai pengetahuan yang baik untuk menjadi bekal kehidupannya di masa yang akan datang. Salah satu masalah yang sering terjadi pada remaja adalah pergaulan bebas yang berujung pada tindakan seksualitas. Di Indonesia, menurut survei yang dilakukan oleh Komite Perlindungan Anak Indonesia terdapat 32% remaja dikota-kota besar di Indonesia pernah melakukan hubungan seks. Kasus gonore di Jakarta pada tahun 2019 mencapai 29,8%. Oleh karena itu diperlukannya tindakan preventif dimulai dari pemberian informasi mengenai pencegahan penyakit menular seksual di sekolah. Tujuan: Mengetahui pengaruh promosi kesehatan terhadap tingkat pengetahuan siswa  mengenai penyakit gonore di SMKN 11 Jakarta Barat. Metode: Observasional analitik dengan metode experiment one group pre-test post-test design dengan Random Sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan berupa  kuesioner yang akan diolah menggunakan SPSS 26 dengan uji paired t-test. Hasil: Dari total 86 responden, distribusi karakteristik usia siswa/i berada pada rentang usia 15-18 tahun, usia terbanyak pada usia 17 tahun (39,5%.). Distribusi karakteristik jenis kelamin, perempuan paling mendominasi sebanyak 75 orang (87,2%). Pada hasil pretest persentase tertinggi pada kategori kurang sebanyak 35 orang (40,7%) dan untuk post-test persentase paling tinggi ada pada kategori baik sebanyak 54 orang (62,8%). Setelah dilakukan analisis, terdapat adanya pengaruh promosi kesehatan dengan tingkat pengetahuan siswa. Dibuktikan dengan hasil p value 0,000 0,05 artinya terdapat perbedaan tingkat pengetahuan antara sebelum dan sesudah dilakukannya promosi kesehatan. Simpulan: Terdapat adanya perbedaan tingkat pengetahuan sebelum dan sesudah diberikan  promosi kesehatan sehingga dapat disimpulkan adanya pengaruh dari pemberian promosi kesehatan mengenai    penyakit gonore pada responden.
Konseling Keluarga Berencana Pasca Persalinan (KBPP) Pada Orang Tua Pemula)
Authors: Khikmi Fitrotul , Machfudloh Machfudloh , Surani Endang
Published: February 2025

Program pendekatan yang berkontribusi terhadap penurunan Angka Kematian Ibu (AKI) dan pencapaian peserta KB (Keluarga Berencana) baru adalah program KB pasca persalinan, karena program kehamilan yang aman dan sehat dapat direncanakan sedini mungkin. Bidan mempunyai peran dalam peningkatan pemahaman ibu untuk memutuskan KB pasca persalinan yang tepat, yaitu melalui konseling. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk meninjau bukti-bukti mengenai pelaksanaan konseling keluarga berencana (KB) pada pasangan orang tua pemula. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode scoping review. Pencarian literatur menggunakan 3 database yaitu ScienceDirect, PubMed, Perpustakaan Online Willey, dan satu mesin pencari; Google Cendekia. Artikel dipilih menggunakan kriteria inklusi yaitu artikel asli, menggunakan bahasa indonesia dan bahasa inggris, terbit dalam 5 tahun terakhir (2018-2023). Total hasil pencarian yaitu sebanyak 1.027 artikel dan ditemukan 10 artikel yang memenuhi syarat inklusi. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk menilai kualitas artikel adalah alat Joanna Briggs dari Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). Hasil review ditemukan data terkait pentingnya konseling KBPP, Hambatan, dan upaya peningkatan kualitas dari nasional dan internasional. Dari ulasan 10 artikel, didapatkan hambatan bukan hanya berasal dari reseptor tetapi juga berasal dari tenaga kesehatan dan fasilitas pelayanan. Upaya peningkatan kualitas pelayanan bukan hanya dilakukan oleh tenaga kesehatan tetapi juga dalam peningkatan fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan.
Flood-Resilient Housing: State-of-The-Art In Patents
Authors: Pinzon Cassiano , Pravia Zacarias Martin Chamberlain , Medeiros Guilherme Fleith de
Published: February 2025

Objective: Technological prospecting in patents on flood-resilient housing, with the aim of analyzing the state-of-the-art and existing solutions to mitigate the impacts of floods in vulnerable areas.
 
Theoretical Framework: Concepts and theories that support patent research as a source of technological information. Highlighted are the importance of patents as a reflection of the dynamism of knowledge production, the use of the International Patent Classification (IPC) as an organization and search tool, and the analysis of legal status to determine their validity and scope of protection.
 
Method: Technological prospection in the Espacenet and Google Patents databases, using IPC E04H9/14 and the keyword "flood" as search strategies, as well as applying year filters, title reading, and drawing analysis to select and analyze relevant patents.
 
Results and Discussion:  Revealed a growth in the number of patents related to flood-resilient housing from the 2000s onwards, with peaks in 2007, 2015, and 2022. The analysis of legal status indicates a predominance of granted patents, evidencing the consolidation of technologies and solutions for the problem.
 
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications provide insights into the development of technologies for flood-resilient housing, with potential application in areas vulnerable to extreme weather events, especially in Brazil, where patent protection is still incipient.
 
Originality/Value: The study contributes to the literature by highlighting the importance of patent prospecting in identifying technological advances, offering important insights for public policies and innovation strategies in the field of flood-resilient housing.
Nitrogen balance as a predictor of severe acute pancreatitis during early enteral feeding
Authors: Sivkov O. G. , Kuzovlev A. N. , Sivkov A. O. , Sivkovа E. O.
Published: February 2025

The objective was to investigate the nitrogen balance (AB) in patients with acute pancreatitis who have predictors of severe course with early nasogastric and nasojejunal feeding and to assess it as a predictor of the severe form of the disease.

Materials and methods. A prospective cohort single-center study was carried out in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Occupational Health Facility “Neftyanik”, Tyumen. The participants in the study (n = 64) presenting predictors of severe acute pancreatitis (APACHE II > 8, CRP > 150 mg/L, SOFA > 2) received early enteral feeding (during the first 24 hrs.) via a nasogastric (NG) or nasojejunal (NJ) probe. The feeding formula (the standard polymer formula enriched with dietary fibers) was administered during the first 5 days taking into consideration its tolerability. Urinary nitrogen excretion was determined based on urinary urea and thereafter NB was calculated. Raw data were statistically processed using SPSS – 26 software suite.

Results. During early NJ feeding, patients received statistically significantly more nitrogen compared to the NG feeding. In severe AP patients, starting from day 3, negative NB was statistically significantly greater than in moderately severe AP patients. The NB-based severe acute pancreatitis prognosis models are statistically significant – day 3: AUC 0.785 (95 % CI: 0.670–0.900; p <0.001), sensitivity (Se) – 0.613, specificity (Sp) 0.909, cut-off value – 14.45 g/day; day 4: AUC – 0.768 (95 % CI 0.653–0.884; p = <0.001), cut-off value – 16.8 g/day, Se – 0.774 and Sp – 0.696; day 5: AUC – 0.903 (95 % CI 0.828–0.979; p = <0.001), cut-off value – 10.07 g/day, Se – 0.839, and Sp – 0.848. Inclusion of the additional index – the method of delivering enteral feeding: NG or NJ – into each of the formed one-factor models has not changed the results.

Conclusion. Starting from day 3 of the disease onset, daily nitrogen balance can be used as a predictor of a severe form of acute pancreatitis. The method of feeding (NG or NJ) rendered no influence on the prognosis model.
Militaryzacja rosyjskiego szkolnictwa w czasie inwazji na Ukrainę
Authors: Bartosiewicz Miłosz
Published: February 2025

Pełnoskalowa agresja zbrojna Federacji Rosyjskiej na Ukrainę przyspieszyła proces ideologizacji rosyjskiego systemu edukacji na wszystkich jego poziomach. Władze wprowadziły do szkół i uczelni wyższych szereg rozwiązań, mających na celu kształtowanie młodych ludzi w pożądanym przez Kreml duchu poprzez wpajanie im postaw światopoglądowych, zgodnych z linią polityczną reżimu putinowskiego na drodze propagandy i indoktrynacji. Jedną z kluczowych części składowych nowej polityki młodzieżowej jest militaryzacja rosyjskiego szkolnictwa i działalności dydaktyczno-wychowawczej przy zastosowaniu bogatego zestawu formalnych i nieformalnych instrumentów o zabarwieniu paramilitarnym lub otwarcie wojskowym. Za pomocą szerokiego wachlarza „zmilitaryzowanych” środków pedagogicznych władze chcą nie tylko zaszczepić w uczniach i studentach postawy „patriotyczne” i propaństwowe czy wpoić im kremlowskie narracje na temat historii i stosunków międzynarodowych oraz poparcie dla napastniczej wojny przeciw Ukrainie, ale także przekazać młodym ludziom umiejętności cenne z punktu widzenia obronności państwa oraz wykorzystać ją dla wsparcia rosyjskiego wysiłku wojennego. Autor dokonuje przeglądu tychże środków, starając się dokonać syntetycznej charakterystyki procesu militaryzacji systemu edukacji. W efekcie wyodrębnia poszczególne wymiary i poziomy procesu oraz określa jego uczestników.
Iran’s foreign policy in Central Asia under Ebrahim Raisi: prospects of participation in Eurasian integration
Authors: Satarova E. A.
Published: February 2025

The article is devoted to the changes in Iran’s foreign policy regarding Central Asia under the presidency of Ebrahim Raisi. The main attention is paid to Tehran’s “Eastern policy” and participation in Eurasian integration. The Central Asian countries play an important role in Iran’s Eurasian strategy. Since the disintegration of the Soviet Union, this region has become an arena where Russia, China, the United States and other powers compete for influence. Iran, due to its geographical location and historical ties with the region, aims to become one of the key players in the area. The research reveals shifts in Tehran’s foreign policy course, primarily in relation to the Eurasian states. New directions of Iran’s diplomacy are highlighted. The article concludes that amid global transition to a multipolar system of international relations, Tehran positions itself as a future decision-making center. Its strategic role in ensuring the security of the region, the development of transport infrastructure and involvement in international organizations indicate the growing influence of the country in Eurasia. The research also gives assessments about the possible directions of Iran’s foreign policy in Central Asia.
Holistic and Decolonial Approaches to Mass Education
Authors: Srikantaiah Deepa , Patel Jwalin
Published: February 2025

This paper discusses the opportunities and limitations of mass education systems, which are influenced by materialism, modernism, reductionism, and anthropocentrism. While mass education systems provide skills-based education and training, they also reduce cultural diversity. This has consequently led to a fragmented view of oneself and the world, and several global crises. This article explores alternative, decolonial, and southern knowing, living, and being in education. These approaches call for holistic education that can bring unity and connectivity to address global concerns such as knowledge, well-being, justice, democracy, and climate change.
Tales of a Contemplative Academic: Lessons Learned from Integrating Meditation in the College Classroom
Authors: Haberlin Steve
Published: February 2025

In this autoethnographical reflective essay, the author recounts his struggles and micro-victories with integrating brief meditation with undergraduates at a private college. The reflection offers three major insights for other faculty considering sharing meditation in higher education.
A Normative Legal Analysis of Crypto Assets as Collateral for Debt in Indonesia
Authors: Rilda Rilda Murniati , Ramadhan Muhamad Dafa Razwa
Published: February 2025

Cryptocurrency, or crypto assets, are virtual commodities emerging from technological advancements in commodity futures trading. To strengthen regulatory frameworks, it is essential to examine their characteristics as property, particularly their eligibility for property rights and use as collateral. This normative legal study employs a dogmatic approach, utilizing secondary data analyzed qualitatively. The findings indicate that crypto assets constitute intangible movable property with economic value, fulfilling property criteria in both Islamic and civil law. As such, property and ownership rights can be attached to crypto assets, allowing them to serve as collateral akin to shares. In cases of debtor default, execution through the sale of pledged crypto assets on an exchange is legally feasible.
Affirmative Action Act Emasculates Men in Ghana
Authors: Norman Ishmael D.
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act of 2024, (Act 1121) emasculates male masculinity, autonomy of women and human flourishing in Ghana. It creates the delusion that patriarchal society is paternalistically protecting women no matter how evanescent. Methods: This is an exploratory review of the Affirmative Action law, using the case-study approach to explain the law, identify the implementation challenges likely to emerge and the effect on male masculinity and human flourishing. Content analyses of complimentary legislation and policies on human rights were conducted, aided by lessons from other jurisdictions with Affirmative Action laws. Results: Act 1121 of 2024 provides Schedules for implementation that is likely to cause institutional misalignment and upheaval due to the pre-fixed quotas for women to be employed by public institutions without regard to meritocracy. The Act promotes gender-conscious discrimination against certain classes of men by denying them equal opportunity. It denies autonomy of some women, who may not need the program in order to flourish. It creates exceptionalism for women for employment, appointments and promotes entitlement mentality among women. The validity of the Act is evanescent, which could lead to new forms of discrimination, mediocrity in task performance, and social exclusion of women. The key question is: How long would the Affirmative Action program in Ghana last? Conclusion: Compelling society to accept Affirmative Act Law as designed by the Executive is unconstitutional. It goes against the spirit of the international conventions that were relied upon to promulgate Act 1121 of 2024, making it an illegal Act “ab initio”. Singapore, a somewhat comparator nation, practices meritocracy which provides a just and equal opportunity for all, an example which Ghana could have followed.
Russian Spiritual Verse as a part of the cultural and linguistic heritage of Russian and Serbian Spiritual Vocabulary
Authors: Maryanovich Daliborka , Galoyan Nare Gareginovna
Published: February 2025

The subject of the research is the analysis of specific linguistic, cultural and literary features that reflect the spiritual and moral values of the two peoples. Spiritual verse, which is a poetic form used in Russian and Serbian spiritual literature and, being part of national folklore, not only reflects cultural and spiritual values, but also serves as a link between language, faith and the national aspect. The texts of the main types of spiritual poems (lyrical, epic, lyric-epic) are taken as the material of the research. As a result of the research, it was found that spiritual verse has unique properties, which include religious and national-heroic themes, its textual and musical form, emotionality, subjectivity, and educational orientation, which make it possible to create a whole phenomenon of a special genre in culture. The research is conducted with an emphasis on the culture and worldview of the Russian and Serbian peoples. A historical and etymological method was applied, which highlights the study of the origin of words and their changes over time, which shows how the vocabulary of spiritual verse developed and what cultural influences could have influenced it. The novelty of the research is determined by the cultural content of folklore and the corresponding use of vocabulary with a national cultural component in speech, as well as knowledge of the specifics of linguistic and cultural interactions that have been formed over the centuries. The study of the peculiarities of this vocabulary in the context of Serbian linguoculture can reveal unique aspects such as the use of metaphors, symbols and archaisms, which makes this analysis especially valuable for understanding historical and cultural evolution. This study aims to identify the importance of spiritual verse in the context of Russian and Serbian cultures, its impact on the formation of the linguistic environment and the preservation of spiritual heritage. Studying the vocabulary of Russian spiritual verse against the background of Serbian culture enriches not only philology, but also the general cultural discourse, contributing to dialogue between peoples. The conducted research allows us to draw a conclusion that spiritual verse is one of the most relevant topics in modern Slavic folklore. From a linguistic point of view, this is a little-studied material.
Midrange Unmanned Autonomous Watercraft for Search and Rescue
Authors:   College of Engineering and Architecture, Cebu Institute of Technology-University, Philippines, Catane Ephrem Joseph , Gabutin Leary ,   College of Engineering and Architecture, Cebu Institute of Technology-University, Philippines, Tamosa Krishna Carla ,   College of Engineering and Architecture, Cebu Institute of Technology-University, Philippines, Aliac Chris Jordan ,   College of Engineering and Architecture, Cebu Institute of Technology-University, Philippines, Lauron Roel ,   College of Engineering and Architecture, Cebu Institute of Technology-University, Philippines
Published: February 2025

Purpose–Themaritime sectoris a crucial industry in shaping thePhilippine economy, yet it is plagued by a high rate of accidentsand fatalities.To address these challenges, this study explores the integration of unmanned technologies into maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) operations.

Method–This research explores using a low-cost USV for SARin the Philippines. Analyzing various unmanned options (ROVs, AUVs), the study focused on an affordable USV design. Built with readily available materials and open-source software, the USV prioritizes stability, real-time data collection (sensors, camera), and remote control for operator intervention. Rigorous testing evaluated its performance and functionality.

Results–Testingyielded promising results: the USV autonomously navigated waypoints and transmitted clear video and sensor data. However, these tests revealed limitations in GPS accuracy and telemetry range likely due to the controlled setting. Further evaluation in real-world environments is necessary.

Conclusion–The proposed USV design shows promising potential as a mid-range SAR platform. The successful completion of autonomous waypoint navigation and the functionality of various sensors demonstrate the USV's capabilities. However, further testing in more complexenvironments is crucial to assess its real-world effectiveness, particularly regarding GPS accuracy and communication reliability.

Recommendations–Based on the findings, the study recommends several areas for improvement. Optimizing the telemetry range through higher power configurations or alternative communication protocols is essential. Additionally, integrating object identification technology would significantly enhance search efficiency. Implementing additional measures like Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) correction systems could improve GPS accuracy. Finally, further testing of Ardupilot's fail-safe mechanisms for GPS loss is recommended.

Research Implications–This research shows promise for low-cost USVs in the Philippine SAR. The design can aid PCG in developing affordable SAR technology to save lives.

Keywords–autonomous navigation, unmanned, ardupilot, waypoints, search and rescue
The Use of Microcontrollers in Air Quality Monitoring:A Systematic Literature Review
Authors:   College of Computing and Information Sciences, University of Makati, Philippines, Sabado Wilber
Published: February 2025

Purpose–this paper aimed at identifying the low-cost technologies using microcontrollers like Arduino and Raspberry Piused in air quality monitoring in the Philippines for 2023.

Method–This paper utilized asystematic literature review that employedstrategies in selecting, analyzing, evaluating, and summarizing papers from a database of documents.Similarly, inclusion/exclusion criteria were set.

Results–Using the web address of Google Scholar which is scholar.google.com, a search result for the keywords “microcontrollers arduino raspberry pi air quality monitoring Philippines” returned 109 results.

Conclusion–Air quality monitoring can be done using a low-cost microcontroller like Arduino or Raspberry Pi. An effective solution for pollution monitoring using a wireless sensor network to provide real time pollution data.

Recommendations–To encourage developers to develop an air quality monitoring system using Arduino or Raspberry Pi microcontrollers with integrated sensors.

Research Implications–This research seeks to identify the current air quality monitoring systems for 2023 using Arduino or Raspberry Pi microcontrollers.

Practical Implications–This research proves that technology offers cheaper alternatives in the development of air quality monitoring systems.

Social Implications–This research shows opportunities for students to use technology.

Keywords–Microcontroller, IoT, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Air Pollutants