bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
NON-TUMOR CELLS ROLE IN THE TUMOR MICROENVIRONMENT (TME) OF HEAD AND NECK CANCER (HNC)
Authors: Cortez Bettencourt Jean , Bussador do Amaral Jônatas , Nunes França Carolina , Bachi André
Published: October 2022

OBJECTIVE: Although it is known that the tumor microenvironment (TME) is composed of a heterogeneous group of cells, which includes tumor cells, as well as non-tumor cells, such as stromal cells associated with the tumor and some leukocytes types, the objective of this systematic review was to provide updated information on the participation of non-tumor cells present in the TME on tumor progression of head and neck cancers. METHODS: A bibliographic review was carried out, through an online search between May and October 2020, of scientific articles published in Portuguese and English between 2002 and 2020 in the public health databases: LILACS, SCIELO, PubMed, and Google Scholar, following the question guiding: what is the role of non-tumor cells present in the TME in the progression of head and neck cancer?, and using the descriptors: neoplasia; tumor microenvironment; head and neck cancer; infiltrating tumor cells; stromal cells; fibroblast; leukocytes; T lymphocytes; macrophages, myeloid-derived suppressor cells. RESULTS: Initially 158 articles were selected, of which 60 were excluded because they were duplicated, 58 because they did not address the theme of the study, and 18 because they did not answer the guiding question. Thus, 22 studies were used in this review. CONCLUSION: TME is a specific tumor site where there is an intense interaction between molecules and cells and, in general, the non-tumor cells present in the TME, both fibroblasts, a stromal cell, and leukocytes act favoring the progression of head and neck cancer.
PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI BERBASIS WEB MELALUI WHATSAPP GATEWAY STUDI KASUS SEKOLAH LUAR BIASA-BC NURANI
Authors: Maulidda Tia Siti , Jaya Suhana Minah
Published: October 2022

Lembaga Pendidikan sangat berguna untuk memberikan informasi atau pengumuman kepada siswanya tanpa harus menghadiri langsung ke sekolah. Salah satunya di sekolah SLB-BC Nurani masih membutuhkan komputerisasi sebagai media administrasi. Penyebaran informasi baik pengumuman mau pun informasi tentang pembayaran, nilai dan acara sekolah saat ini masih secara manual dan bisa di simpulkan sistem tersebut belum maksimal. Dengan menyediakan Whatsapp Gateway, Whatsapp dinilai sangat praktis dan mudah bagi para orang tua murid untuk menerima informasi secara online. dengan membangun sebuah sistem informasi sekolah dapat memudahkan petugas dalam mengelola administrasi dan informasi. Selain itu juga dapat membantu sekolah dalam memberikan pelayanan yang optimal. Untuk membangun perangkat lunak ini penulis memerlukan Framework Codeigniter sebagai kerangka kerja yang akan mempermudah pembangunan aplikasi, menggunakan juga Bahasa pemrograman PHP dan Mysql sebagai basis datanya serta sistem application programming interface dari Zenziva selaku penyedia layanan service SMS dan Whataspp Gateway.
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM INFORMASI PENJUALAN PADA TOKO BUKU KITA TASIKMALAYA BERBASIS WEB MENGGUNAKAN FRAMEWORK LARAVEL 8
Authors: Firmansyah Muhammad Aldi , Ramsari Nopi , Rachmanto Ariawan Djoko
Published: October 2022

Teknologi saat ini sudah sangat berkembang dengan berbagai macam teknologi yang telah diciptakan untuk mempermudah dalam aktifitas maupun dalam sebuah pekerjaan. Toko Buku Kita merupakan sebuah toko yang berfokus untuk menjual buku. Dalam pengelolaan penjualan Toko Buku Kita masih menggunakan cara manual yang dimana memiliki beberapa masalah dalam penginputan data serta juga keterlambatan membuat laporan. Maka dari itu dibutuhkan nya sebuah sistem penjualan yang dimana diharapkan dapat mempermudah dan meningkatkan kinerja staff di Toko Buku Kita. Dalam penelitian ini, penulis akan membuat aplikasi sistem informasi penjualan menggunakan metode pengambilan data dengan cara observasi, wawancara serta dokumentasi. Metode yang dipilih dalam pengembangan sistem penjualan menggunakan metode Personal Extreme Programming salah satu kerangka kerja Agile.  Metode Personal Extreme sangat cocok digunakan pada kondisi kebutuhan klient yang belum jelas berpotensi memunculkan banyak perubahan kebutuhan selama proses pengembangan. Pada metode Personal Extreme mengedepankan komunikasi secara langsung dengan klient. Untuk melakukan penelitian ini aplikasi yang digunakan adalah Visual Studio Code, Database MySQL dan Framework Laravel. Penulis memilih Framework Laravel untuk membangun aplikasi ini dikarnakan Laravel memilik library yang sangat banyak sehingga dapat mempercepat proses pembuatan sebuah aplikasi. Dengan adanya sistem penjualan buku dapat mempermudah dalam pengolahaan data di Toko Buku Kita Tasikmalaya yang sebelumnya masih dilakukan secara manual sehingga permasalahan secara manual dapat diatasi.

 

Kata kunci: Sistem informasi, aplikasi, toko buku, laravel, personal extreme programming
SISTEM PENCEGAH KEBAKARAN DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MODUL BERBASIS ARDUINO
Authors: Rahman Maulana
Published: October 2022

Kebakaran sering kali terjadi tanpa dapat di deteksi secara dini baik yang disebabkan oleh faktor faktor kelalaian manusia maupaun oleh faktor-faktor yang lain. Umumnya kebakaran di ketahui setelah api dan asap sudah membesar terlihat dari luar lokasi kebakaran. Keterlambatan pendeteksian kebakaran akan mengakibatkan bertambah besarnya kerugian dan korban.  Oleh karena itu sistem pendeteksi yang mampu mendeteksi secara dini indikasi  awal terjadinya kebakaran sangat diperlukan, dan sangat dimungkinkan untuk dibuat dengan menerapkan teknologi yang ada pada saat ini.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang sebuah alat pendekteksi kebakaran menggunakan sensor suhu dan sensor asap yang dapat mendeteksi adanya kebakaran secara dini. Perancangan sistem ini dimulai dari rangkaian sensor suhu, sensor asap, konverter tegangan analog ke digital, pengendali sistem dengan mikrokontroler, dan alarm berupa penyampaian indikasi akan terjadi kebakaran berupa pesan singkat yang di kirim ke telepon seluler.  Pada penelitian ini sistem pendeteksi kebakaran di rancang dengan menggunakan sensor suhu DHT11, sensor asap MQ2, sensor api LM393, modul arduino uno r3.
Thornthwaite Moisture Index and Climate Zones in the Northern Territory
Authors: Jackson Stephen
Published: October 2022

The Thornthwaite Moisture Index (TMI) is an established climate parameter for geotechnical engineers to categorise a site and enable estimation of seasonal ground movements associated with soil moisture changes. TMI assessment and mapping for the Northern Territory are presented, using the TMI calculation method commonly used for similar recent studies elsewhere in Australia. The assessment included the analysis of 17 sites within the Northern Territory and one site in Queensland which has enabled development of Climate Zone classifications. Climate data was obtained from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology to calculate the TMI on a ‘year by year’ basis over a target period of 29 years (1990 to 2019). Related work in Queensland (Fox 2002) and Western Australia (Hu et al, 2016) has guided the development of the Northern Territory Climate Zone Map. Further work is required to characterise the soil moisture behaviour in arid zones. A general lack of guidance in AS2870 (2011) for arid areas, including much of the Northern Territory, could be addressed with further research and development.
Bulli Pass Landslide Risk Management Part 1 - Hazard Assessment
Authors: Hunter Andrew , Flentje Phil , Moon Alan
Published: October 2022

The Princes Highway along Bulli Pass is a narrow, heavily trafficked two lane section of the Princes Highway that traverses steep slopes on a grade of 9H:1V on the Illawarra Escarpment, about 11 km north of Wollongong, and 75 km south of Sydney in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. It is an important arterial road for the northern suburbs of Wollongong, connecting Mt Ousley Road (M1 Princes Motorway) at the crest of the escarpment to the suburb of Thirroul on the coastal plain at the base of the escarpment. Bulli Pass has a long history of landslide and rockfall events, some of which were reported as early as 1890. One of the most significant of these events occurred on 17 August 1998 during a 1 in 100 year rainfall event. The 1998 landslide event comprised approximately 38 debris flows and slides and numerous rockfalls which partially inundated a number of cars and trapped about 15 cars on the pass. More recently, in early 2015, a small rockfall penetrated the windscreen of a car travelling up the pass. Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) commissioned an investigation into slope instability hazards affecting the road in late 2011. This was followed in 2015 by a Risk Mitigation Options study and the detailed design of risk mitigation works in 2016. This paper provides an overview of the methods used to investigate hazards and assess risk at the site over a five year period. This has included research into the landslide history, geomorphological mapping, acquisition and review of airborne laser scanning (ALS) data, review of rainfall data and the development of a landslide volume frequency model. The development of this model allowed hazards to be readily communicated and risks to be assessed. The actual design and construction of the Shallow Landslide Barriers and the Debris Flow Barriers that followed on from these assessments will be discussed in a subsequent companion paper.
PELUANG DAN TANTANGAN LEMBAGA KEUANGAN SYARIAH MENGHADAPI MEA (MASYARAKAT EKONOMI ASEAN)
Authors: Irawan Dedi
Published: October 2022

This study aims to determine the opportunities and challenges of Islamic financial institutions in facing the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and how the strategies of Islamic Financial Institutions to win the competition of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). The method used is a qualitative method with a descriptive analysis approach that seeks to analyze various challenges, opportunities and strategies of Islamic Financial Institutions in facing the AEC (Asian Economic Community). The results of the study indicate that the opportunities for Islamic financial institutions in Indonesia can be strong in the face of the MEA. The challenges for Islamic financial institutions in Indonesia are the low quality and quantity of human resources with a sharia economic background, the sharia financial market share which is still relatively small compared to conventional finance, the level of understanding and awareness of sharia society is still lacking in the economy, lack of product development innovation and services that are competitive and based on community needs. Lack of support from the government, both in the form of regulatory support and government capital support. Strategies that must be carried out by LKS in Indonesia to increase competitiveness so that they are able to survive in the MEA competition are: Improving the quality and quantity of human resources, socialization and education to the community, service improvement and product differentiation, and support from all stakeholders, especially the government.
Perawatan Mulut (Oral Hygiene) menggunakan Obat Kumur Daun Sirih untuk Mencegah Gangguan Mulut Lansia
Authors: Vinsur Elizabeth Yun Yun , Astutik Nanik Dwi , Indriyani Oktavia
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Older people have a complexity of health status, systemic diseases, and the use of certain medications creates oral health problems. Indonesian people, use quite a lot of family medicinal plants, for example a decoction of betel leaves (Piper betle L.). Its compounds are known to have strong potential as an anti-fungal and anti-bacterial. The role of nurses is to increase the knowledge of health cadres through health counseling activities about the basic concepts of oral hygiene and how to make betel leaf-based mouthwashes
Objective: The counseling activity aims to increase the knowledge of health cadres about oral hygiene and about how to make mouthwashes made from betel leaves.
Method: The implementation has been held in June 2022. The number of participants was 14 people. The participants are health cadres in Wonosari Hamlet. The instruments used to evaluate were ten (10) pre-test and post-test questionnaire questions and a checklist of procedures for how to make betel leaf-based mouthwashes. The data on the results are presented in the form of a table of scores.
Result: The average score of knowledge about oral hygiene are increase from 49.29 to 67.27. Procedure evaluation score 97.61%.
Conclusion: There was an increase in knowledge about oral hygiene and representatives of cadres were able to make Betel Leaf Mouthwash. It is hoped that it can be done to the elderly so that the optimization of PHC in terms of oral hygiene of the elderly uses betel leaf mouthwash to prevent oral disorders from manifesting.
Self-Management dan Monitoring Kadar Glukosa Darah sebagai Penguatan Pilar Pengendalian Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2
Authors: Novitasari Dwi , Fitriana Adita Silvia , Yantoro Awal Tunis , Enarga Afresa Bias Putri
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 DM (T2DM) is a metabolic disorder that accounts for 90% to 95% of all cases of DM. The success of T2DM therapy in controlling blood glucose with self-management can be influenced by individual characteristics, knowledge, health status, health system, and selection of anti-diabetic drugs. Self-management of DM patients is the attitude that patients apply to their understanding of DM, such as controlling diet, physical activity, medication adherence, and glucose management. Education by health workers about basic information on controlling glucose levels and the prevention of complications will improve the self-management of T2DM patients.
Objective: This Community Service Program (CSP) aims to increase knowledge, self-management, and control of glucose levels in T2DM patients.
Method: This CSP method uses lectures with leaflet media, discussions, questions and answers, and interviews, covering the preparation to evaluation stages individually. Measurement of self-management using the Diabetes Self-management  Questionnaire (DSMQ). PCM partner is an Integrated Service for the Elderly in Tipar Kidul Village, Ajibarang.
Result: The results of this CSP are that the blood glucose levels of CSP participants have an average blood glucose value of 244.8 mg/dl. As many as 26 (86.3%) are in the uncontrolled and hyperglycemic categories. The result was that the participants' blood glucose levels were 244.8 mg/dl, and 26 (86.3%) were in the uncontrolled or hyperglycemic category. Participants' self-management had a mean value of 37.4, included in the high or good level, and 19 (63%) were in the sufficient category.
Conclusion: The outputs of this CSP activity are leaflets as educational media, intellectual property rights certificates of educational brochures, and publications in CSP journals.
Clinical Manifestations and Medical Imaging of Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Fetal Through Adulthood
Authors: Weaver Jennifer S. , Revels Jonathan W. , Elifritz Jamie M. , Whitlow Benjamin , Retrouvey Michele , Wang Sherry S.
Published: October 2022

The aim of this paper is to describe the varying clinical and imaging manifestations of Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) in the fetus, the child, and the adult. OI is a genetic disorder with mutation of Type 1 and non-type 1 collagen genes that results in disruption of multiple collagen based organ systems, most notably bones, often leading to “brittle bones”. Additional features such as blue sclera, dentinogenesis imperfecta, joint and ligamentous hyperlaxity, hearing loss and cardiac defects may be present. Currently, there are at least 30 recognized genetic forms of OI. Given the multiple genes involved, variable genetic inheritance, and the wide range in phenotype, diagnosis can be challenging. While OI may sometimes be diagnosed in the fetus, patients with mild forms of OI may be diagnosed in childhood or even in adulthood. Imaging, including ultrasound, radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging, plays an important role in the diagnoses of OI in the fetus, the child, and the adult. Imaging is also crucial in identifying the many multisystem manifestations of OI. In particular, imaging can help differentiate manifestations of OI from injuries sustained in non-accidental trauma. Age, severity and manner of presentation of OI vary broadly depending on the specific genetic mutation involved, mode of inheritance, and age of the patient. Successful diagnosis of OI hinges on a detailed knowledge of the variable presentation and complications that may be encountered with this disease. Conclusion. In conclusion, OI comprises a heterogeneous group of genetic disorders responsible for bone fragility and additional connective tissue disorders, which can result in specific clinical and imaging findings in the fetus, the child, and the adult.
Anatomic Variation of the Sciatic Nerve: A Study on the Prevalence, and Bifurcation Loci in Relation to the Piriformis and Popliteal Fossa
Authors: Atoni Atoni D. , Oyinbo Charles A. , Francis Daminola A. U. , Tabowei Ugochukwu L.
Published: October 2022

Objective. To examine and identify sciatic nerve variations in relation to the piriformis muscle, its prevalence, pattern and the course of its bifurcation loci.

Materials and Methods. Twenty-eight formalin fixed male cadavers comprising 56 lower limbs were used for this study. Dissection of the gluteal region and posterior compartment of the thigh was conducted to expose the sciatic nerve. Variations in the sciatic nerve anatomy, their relationship to the piriformis muscle and points of bifurcation, and other observable features were noted and recorded.

Results. Fifty-two lower limbs (93%) showed normal anatomy of the sciatic nerve. Four regions (7.1%) showed variations in the morphology of the sciatic nerve. Of these, one (1.8%) showed a variation of the sciatic nerve with the piriformis muscle. This single case showed a common peroneal nerve emerging on the left between the heads of a double piriformis muscle - a variant not described in the original Beaton and Anson classification, with the tibial nerve deep to the muscle. In two other limbs, the sciatic nerves showed a normal relationship with the piriformis, but had variations in the bifurcation loci (bilateral). The divisions were in upper third and middle third of the right and left thighs respectively.

Conclusion. Knowledge of the level of bifurcation and distribution of the sciatic nerve and its location is important. This nerve is commonly encountered by neurologists, orthopaedics, and anaesthesiologists. The uncommon anatomical findings described are relevant to surgeons to enable them to perform efficient surgical procedures and avoid errors.

Sciatic Nerve; Bifurcation Loci; Piriformis; Sciatica
Emphysematous Pyelonephritis with IgA-Dominant Infection- Related Glomerulonephritis: An Unusual Picture
Authors: Chienwichai Kittiphan , Chareonlap Cheep , Wetwittayakhlung Poowadon , Chetthanukul Pinit , Chang Arunchai
Published: October 2022

Objective. The aim of this case report is to illustrate a very rare case of emphysematous pyelonephritis complicated by IgAdominant postinfectious glomerulonephritis.

Case Report. We report the case of a 53-year-old woman with emphysematous pyelonephritis who initially presented with unintentional weight loss for 3 months and subnephrotic range proteinuria without fever. Urinalysis revealed proteinuria, microscopic hematuria, and pyuria. A kidney biopsy was performed for suspected glomerulonephritis. The patient’s right kidney biopsy was consistent with immunoglobulin A (IgA)-dominant infection-related glomerulonephritis. Abdominal computed tomography to seek the possible source of infection revealed staghorn stones obstructing dilated calyces and gas collection within the collecting system. The final diagnosis was emphysematous pyelonephritis of the left kidney complicated by IgA-dominant infection-related glomerulonephritis of the right kidney.

Conclusion. We present an atypical presentation of emphysematous pyelonephritis in terms of clinical presentation (prolonged course of illness without fever) and its complications (IgA-dominant infection-related glomerulonephritis). This case study highlights the critical role of kidney biopsy in the diagnosis and the diverse clinical manifestations in clinical medicine.
COVID-19 Changes Teaching Practices: An Autoethnographic Account of a Japanese EFL Teacher
Authors: Tomoko Hashimoto
Published: October 2022

COVID-19 has affected university educators on a global scale, and Japan is not an exception. Many EFL educators, including myself, began the academic year with much uncertainty as to how things would unfold. And, like many other EFL teachers in Japan, my spring semester classes were taught fully online. This study intends to illustrate the experience of a Japanese EFL university teacher amid COVID-19. It portrays how I initially changed my teaching practices to cope with the difficult situation but ended the semester with an increased feeling of competence as an educator. This experience is described autoethnographically in a three-part journey: Sho, chiku, bai. As Chang (2008) points out, one danger in autoethnography is excessive focus on the self. In order to avoid this, artifacts and comments of the students whom I taught were used for analysis in addition to autoethnographic reflections. Results pointed to three obstacles that I faced. Rewriting the course syllabus, getting students accustomed to information technology and altering my teaching practices. However, by the end of the semester students appeared to have developed close interpersonal relationships amongst their peers, improved IT literacy, and increased their motivation to study English. These positive results boosted my feeling of efficacy as an educator. Findings imply that there may be ways to change this tough COVID-19 situation into an opportunity to grow as a teacher. The research may provide instructional ideas that could possibly be implemented into other Asian EFL educators’ classrooms.
Arctic Data Management and Sharing
Authors:   Carleton University, Pulsifer Peter , Lee Craig
Published: October 2022

Established and emerging observing technologies provide the potential for expanding our view and understanding of the many dimensions of the Arctic, including its physical, biological, and social domains. New sensors, platforms, survey tools, and a community-driven monitoring program are generating what is referred to as “big data,” a term used to describe not only the size of data resources but also the increasing speed of data collection and delivery, the many kinds of data, and the challenges of establishing the accuracy of these data streams. Without an appropriate system for managing data, observations are ephemeral, and their value is limited.
α-Glucosidase Inhibitors from the Bark Extract of Ethno-Antidiabetic Ceriops tagal (Perr.) C.B. Rob
Authors: Canusa Bernard , Lawag Ivan , Villaflores Oliver , Wagh Vitthal , Korinek Michal , Tsai Yi-Hong , Chang Fang-Rong , Aguinaldo Ma. Alicia
Published: October 2022

The bark of Ceriops tagal has been used in the Philippines for folk treatment of diabetes mellitus (DM). Through an α-glucosidase inhibition assay guided isolation, constituents from the detannified methanolic bark extract were isolated and identified to be methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6- dimethyl benzoate (1), isopimar-7-ene-15S,16-diol (2), betulinic acid (3), lupeol (4), and methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methyl benzoate (5). Compounds 3 (IC50 = 5.31 μM) and 4 (IC50 = 55.84 μM) showed a more potent activity against α-glucosidase than the positive control, 1-deoxynojirimycin(IC50 = 79.16 μM). This is the first report on the presence of the weakly active compounds (1,2, and 5) (IC50 > 75 μM) in the genus Ceriops and the first report on the biological activity ofCompound 2. Enzyme kinetic studies suggested that betulinic acid is an uncompetitive type ofinhibitor, with lupeol as a non-competitive type. This study provides evidence on the possiblemechanism of the antidiabetic property of C. tagal associated with its traditional use. It supportsthe possible utilization of the bark for development to prevent or treat diabetes.
Phytoplankton Composition during a Period of the Red Tide Bans in 2017 in Irong-Irong Bay, Western Samar, Philippines
Authors: Folio Fatima Mae , Yap-Dejeto Leni
Published: October 2022

This study assessed the phytoplankton composition in Irong-Irong Bay, Western Samar, Philippines. Recurring red tide bans were imposed in this bay due to the elevated levels of saxitoxin that cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning primarily produced by Pyrodinium bahamense. Despite the presence of mariculture sites, Irong-Irong Bay has very little or nil data on its overall phytoplankton composition. Monthly field samplings were conducted to observe the phytoplankton community structure during an episode of persistent red tide bans from September–December 2017. Physico- chemical parameters (e.g. temperature, salinity, transparency, pH, nutrient concentration) were measured. A total of 64 species of phytoplankton were observed and counted. The lowest mean cell density of phytoplankton was recorded in the month of November (3.1 x 104 cells/L), whereas December (37 x 104 cells/L) had the highest mean cell density but lowest values for species diversity (H’ = 0.942), richness (Dmn = 0.037), and evenness (J = 0.307). Pseudo-nitzschia dominated in the months of September (3.1 x 104 cells/L) and November (0.43 x 104 cells/L), whereas Skeletonema dominated in the months of October (9.9 x 104 cells/L) and December (29 x 104 cells/L). Pyrodinium bahamense was present in all sampling months with a total mean cell density of 0.08 x 104 cells/L but was never the dominant species. The low cell count relative to other Pyrodinium blooms may be accounted for by the presence of Noctiluca scintillans, its potential predator. Noctiluca scintillans was present in all sampling months. It peaked during the month of November with a mean cell density of 0.32 x 104 cells/L. A significant negative correlation was detected between the cell densities of these two dinoflagellates, providing evidence of the potential interactive relationship between these two species.
Enterocutaneous fistula in postoperative ventral hernia - clinical case
Authors:   Clinic of Hepato-biliary and Pancreatic Surgery and Transplantology, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Sirakov Vasil , Ivanov Ivan ,   Clinic of Hepato-biliary and Pancreatic Surgery and Transplantology, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Eyupov Eyup ,   Clinic of Hepato-biliary and Pancreatic Surgery and Transplantology, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Trichkov Tsvetan ,   Clinic of Hepato-biliary and Pancreatic Surgery and Transplantology, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Murvakov Stefan ,   Clinic of Hepato-biliary and Pancreatic Surgery and Transplantology, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Ivanov Veselin ,   Clinic of Hepato-biliary and Pancreatic Surgery and Transplantology, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Kostadinov Radoslav ,   Clinic of Hepato-biliary and Pancreatic Surgery and Transplantology, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Melnikov Vasil ,   Clinic of Hepato-biliary and Pancreatic Surgery and Transplantology, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Mihaylov Vasil ,   Clinic of Hepato-biliary and Pancreatic Surgery and Transplantology, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Vladov Nikola ,   Clinic of Hepato-biliary and Pancreatic Surgery and Transplantology, Military Medical Academy, Sofia
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Postoperative ventral hernias are one of the most common complications of abdominal surgery. Synthetic meshes aim to reduce the complication rates and the incidence of reccurent hernias. Case report: We present the case of a 42-year-old patient after emergency surgery for volvulus of the sygmoid colon and diverticulitis. Resection of the sygmoid colon with descenso-recto anastomosisand protective supraumbilical transversostomy was performed. 5 months following the surgery relaparotomy and restitution of the gastrointestinal tract was performed. During the surgery, massive adhesions and a significant postoperative ventral hernia were found. After adhesiolysis and anastomosis of the colon, a two-component mesh was sutured on the hernia defect. A month after the surgical intervention several fistulas were observed and the patient was febrile. Revision of the wound and excision of the fistulas was performed. Conclusion: Entero-cutaneous fistulas are on of the most common and serious complications following surgery of the abdominal wall due to ventral hernia. Surgical treatment is the most important step and includes resection of the enteral segment involved in the fistula and correction of the metabolic abnormalities.
Pengaruh Pemanfaatan Teknologi Informasi dan Supervisi Pendidikan Terhadap Kinerja Guru di SDN 014 Simpang Tetap Darul Ihsan
Authors: Desfira Amelia  , Windayani, M.Pd  , Tuti Syafrianti, M.Pd
Published: October 2022

Dalam teknologi yang berkembang pesat saat ini, guru diharapkan bisa memanfaatkan teknologi dalam membantu proses pembelajaran. Pemanfaatan teknologi yang efektif dapat meningkatkan kinerja. Dan juga sangat dirasakan perlunya pembinaan yang kontinu dan berkesinambungan dengan program yang terarah dan sistematis terhadap para guru dan personel sekolah yang lazim disebut supervisi pendidikan. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kuantitatif, uji coba instrument penelitian bertempat di SDN 014 Simpang Tetap Darul Ihsan. Populasi pada penelitian ini seluruh guru di SDN 014 Simpang Tetap Darul Ihsan yang berjumlah 34 orang. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan melalui angket. Hasil penelitian adalah: terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan pemanfaatan tenologi informasi terhadap kinerja guru dengan presentase sebesar 88,7% dan sisanya 11,3% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain selain pemanfaatan teknologi informasi. Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan supervisi pendidikan terhadap kinerja guru dengan presentase sebesar 90,3% dan sisanya 9,7% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain selain supervisi pendidikan. Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan pemanfaatan teknologi informasi dan supervisi pendidikan secara bersama- sama terhadap kinerja guru dengan presentase sebesar 92,4% dan sisanya 7,6% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain.
Teachers' readiness to Use Mobile Gamification in Teaching and Learning in Primary Schools in South Kinta District
Authors: Anamalai Tasaratha Rajan , Yatim Maizatul Hayati Mohamad
Published: October 2022

This study  examined  Teachers' readiness to use mobile gamification in teaching and learning (T&L) activities at primary schools in the South Kinta District. A quantitative approach with a questionnaire as a research instrument had been selected for this study. The sample consisted of 180 primary school teachers at  South Kinta District. Study variables included in the study were; perceptions of teachers’ readiness; knowledge of teachers’ readiness, skills of teachers’ readiness; and challenges as well as issues. Results showed that all variables were at a moderate mean level as a whole; perceptions of teachers’ readiness (M = 2.87, SP = .455); knowledge of teachers’ readiness (M = 2.86, SP = .600); skills of teachers’ readiness (M = 2.61, SP = .554); and challenges and issues (M = 2.87, SP = .460). In conclusion, the results implied that the teachers' readiness to use mobile gamification in T&L at primary schools in the South Kinta District is at a moderate level and requires proactive efforts from school administrators and the Ministry of Education towards increasing teachers' interest.
“Me veía hesitant en contestar su pregunta and how to break things down”
Authors: Carando Agustina , Lozano Claire J.
Published: October 2022

This study analyzes the experiences of undergraduate peer-tutors in a Heritage Spanish Writing Center (HSWC). Tutors, uniquely positioned as the bridge between heritage language students and the linguistic ideals of the academic community, struggle to balance being a bilingual advocate while promoting language practices that operate within a monolingual framework. This is particularly evident in the context of students’ writing development, where literacy expectations can be more rigid. The tutors are former students who completedthe Spanish as a Heritage Language (SHL) program and, by the end of the series, had displayed increased tolerance towards their own language practices and become more conscious of their linguistic choices. However, we wanted to know if this milestone was transferred to the tutoring room once these SHL students became tutors in the program.
We collected written reflections from 19 tutors over the course of two academic quarters. Our goal was to analyze how tutors navigate the transition from student to tutor and how the relationship to their new role evolves throughout the first year, specifically: 1) what they value in terms of language and literacy, 2) what strategies they use, and 3) what challenges they encounter. We find that as tutors gain more experience and utilize the support system of the other tutors, they learn to engage with the students’ writing, develop confidence in tutoring academic Spanish, and take on a mentoring role. Even with these gains, tutors still struggle with providing “adequate” feedback and negotiating the role between peer and tutor.
Sprayen im Zeichen niedriger Selbstkontrolle. Eine Anwendung der General Theory of Crime auf das Sprühen von Graffitis
Authors: Hirtenlehner Helmut , Leitgöb Heinz
Published: October 2022

Gottfredson und Hirschis „General Theory of Crime“ postuliert, dass niedrige Selbstkontrolle die Hauptursache kriminellen Handelns darstellt. Selbstkontrolle bezeichnet dabei die einigermaßen stabile Fähigkeit eines Individuums, zeitlich verzögerte Konsequenzen des eigenen Handelns vorhersehen und bei der Entscheidungsfindung miteinbeziehen zu können. Ob dieses Personenmerkmal auch das Sprayen von Graffitis erklären kann, bedarf noch einer empirischen Überprüfung mit Längsschnittdaten. Gestützt auf eine 2-Wellen-Panelbefragung in Linz (Österreich) untersucht der vorliegende Beitrag den Einfluss niedriger Selbstkontrolle auf das unerwünschte Bemalen oder Beschriften von Wandflächen mit Farbsprühdosen oder Stiften. Die Befunde einer eng an den methodologischen Vorstellungen von Gottfredson und Hirschi ausgerichteten Analyse weisen einen Mangel an Selbstkontrolle als signifikanten Prädiktor graffitibezogener Aktivität aus.
Ungleichheit und Aufstieg in der Einwanderungsgesellschaft Zur Stratifizierung geflüchteter Frauen und Männer im Kontext aktivierender Inte- grationspolitik
Authors: Fendel Tanja , Schreyer Franziska
Published: October 2022

Westliche Einwanderungsgesellschaften stratifizieren Geflüchtete ungleich entlang ihrer jeweiligen aufenthaltsrechtlichen Statusposition. Diese bestimmt den Zugang zu sozialen und politischen Rechten sowie zum Grad der Aufenthaltssicherheit. Um in der Hierarchie dieser civic stratification aufzusteigen, müssen verschiedene Gruppen von Geflüchteten zunehmend Integrationsleistungen nachweisen. Das bereits den Umbau des Wohlfahrtsstaates prägende Aktivierungsparadigma des „Förderns und Forderns“ wird so verstärkt auch in der Integrationspolitik implementiert. Der Beitrag diskutiert dies am Beispiel einer mit dem Integrationsgesetz 2016 einhergehenden Neuregelung in Deutschland. Seither wird Asylberechtigten und anerkannten Flüchtlingen die unbefristete Niederlassung nur mehr erlaubt, wenn sie, neben weiteren Voraussetzungen, über Sprachkompetenz in Deutsch verfügen und den Lebensunterhalt überwiegend eigenständig sichern. Bezogen auf die Zielgruppen der Rechtsänderung untersuchen wir, inwieweit Frauen größere Schwierigkeiten haben werden als Männer, die Voraussetzungen zu erfüllen. Analysen auf Basis der IAB-BAMF-SOEP-Befragung von Geflüchteten 2016 bis 2018 zeigen: Frauen, vor allem Mütter, verfügen seltener als Männer über die geforderte Sprachkompetenz in Deutsch. Sie weisen zudem eine signifikant geringere Wahrscheinlichkeit der Erwerbspartizipation auf. Ehefrauen können Lebensunterhaltssicherung gegebenenfalls vermittelt über den Ehepartner nachweisen, was jedoch Abhängigkeitsverhältnisse stärkt. Frauen ohne Ehepartner sowie Mütter haben bislang geringere Chancen, in der civic stratification der Einwanderungsgesellschaft aufzusteigen. Insbesondere bei diesen Frauen besteht die Gefahr indirekter institutioneller Diskriminierung.
Vom Helfer zur Fachkraft mit betrieblicher Weiterbildung? Berufliche Aufstiege und Lohnveränderungen von an- und ungelernten Beschäftigten in regulierten und unregulierten internen Arbeitsmärkten
Authors: Wotschack Philip , Samtleben Claire
Published: October 2022

Ein erheblicher Teil der an- und ungelernten Beschäftigten in Deutschland übt Fachkrafttätigkeiten aus, für die eigentlich ein formaler Berufsabschluss erforderlich ist. Der vorliegende Artikel untersucht vor diesem Hintergrund die Rolle von non-formalen betrieblichen Weiterbildungsaktivitäten für berufliche Aufstiege von An- und Ungelernten im internen Arbeitsmarkt. Im Mittelpunkt steht die Frage nach der Rolle regulierender Strukturen. Ausgehend von der Humankapital- und Filtertheorie sowie dem Labor-Queue-Modell werden Hypothesen zum Einfluss betrieblicher Weiterbildungsaktivitäten auf berufliche Statusveränderungen und Lohnzuwächse von vollzeitbeschäftigten An- und Ungelernten formuliert und mit Linked-Employer-Employee Daten (LIAB) für den Zeitraum von 2005 bis 2010 getestet. Unterschiede der Regulierung des internen Arbeitsmarktes werden bezüglich tariflicher Standards, einer formalisierten Personalarbeit oder Interessenvertretungsstrukturen untersucht. Darüber hinaus wird die Rolle von Betriebswechseln berücksichtigt. Die Ergebnisse zeigen einen positiven Zusammenhang von regelmäßigen betrieblichen Weiterbildungsinvestitionen und beruflichen Statusverbesserungen für An- und Ungelernte, die im Untersuchungszeitraum nicht den Betrieb gewechselt haben („Stayer“). Dieser ist stärker in regulierten internen Arbeitsmärkten ausgeprägt und geht dort auch eher mit einer höheren Lohnentwicklung einher. Bei einer hohen Weiterbildungsquote von An- und Ungelernten sinken hingegen die Chancen, zur Fachkraft aufzusteigen. Damit ist der berufliche Aufstieg für An- und Ungelernte in den Betrieben erschwert, die in der Weiterbildung dieser Gruppe besonders aktiv sind. Berufliche Statusverbesserungen lassen sich unter diesen Bedingungen eher im Rahmen von Betriebswechseln („Mover“) realisieren. Insgesamt verweist die Untersuchung auf die Wichtigkeit regulierender Strukturen des internen Arbeitsmarktes für den beruflichen Aufstieg von An- und Ungelernten im Rahmen betrieblicher Weiterbildung.
Ungleichheit durch eine Biopolitik 2.0? Zur zunehmenden Rolle des Bioinformationsrechts anhand des EuGH-Urteils C-528/16 und des Urteils des schweizerischen Bundesverwaltungsgerichts BVGE C-669/2016
Authors: Graf Fabienne , Haux Dario
Published: October 2022

Based on reflections on the concept of biopolitics, the present paper addresses the junctions between self-determination and heteronomy in the encounter between state actors, global corporations, and the private individual. Rulings of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) and the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (FAC) serve as case studies for examining an increasing inequality caused by new technologies. Based on these case studies, we claim that the relationship between law and technology - in this case biotechnology - must be further discussed. Does the latter guide legal innovations or can it rather be described as a “co-evolution of technology and law”? We argue for finding forms of regulation that, while not avoiding inequalities in the tension between rights of freedom and duties to protect, should reduce their effects to a minimum. Keywords: bio-information law - biopolitics - health apps - inequality - quantified self - (self-)surveillance - technology law
Die Inlandsnachrichtendienste in Frankreich und Deutschland
Authors: Krumrey Björn
Published: October 2022

Als Folge der Bedrohung durch den internationalen Terrorismus ist der französische Inlandsnachrichtendienst institutionell reformiert worden. Diese Reform gibt - im Zusammenhang mit weitreichenden Veränderungen im französischen Nachrichtendienstrecht - Anlass zu einer Gegenüberstellung mit dem deutschen Verfassungsschutz.

Vor dem Hintergrund vergleichbarer Anforderungen an die Inlandsnachrichtendienste im europäischen Kontext arbeitet der Autor rechtsvergleichend Besonderheiten, unter anderem in den Bereichen der Rechtsgrundlagen, der Aufgaben und Befugnisse sowie der parlamentarischen Kontrolle, systematisch heraus und bewertet sie anhand von Vorgaben und Empfehlungen des Europarates.
Landkreisordnung für Baden-Württemberg
Authors: Trumpp Eberhard
Published: October 2022

Aktuell zu den Kommunalwahlen 2019!

Das Standardwerk bietet hilfreiche Auslegungshinweise zu allen Fragen des Kreisrechts. Die ausführliche Kommentierung umfasst u.a. die Rechtsstellung, Aufgaben und Zuständigkeiten des Kreistages und des Landrates sowie die Wirtschaftsführung des Landkreises.

Der Autor greift aktuelle Probleme auf und berücksichtigt die einschlägige Rechtsprechung und Literatur.

Mit neuen Regelungen zu Fraktionsbildung und Transparenz

Durch die letzten Gesetzesänderungen wurden in die Landkreisordnung u.a.

Regelungen über die Fraktionsbildung in den Kreistagen,

die Erweiterung der Transparenz der Arbeit kommunaler Gremien und

die Bestimmungen über das Ausscheiden von Mandatsträgern verbotener Parteien und Wählervereinigungen in kommunalen Vertretungsorganen

aufgenommen. Diese Vorschriften sind in der Neuauflage im Detail erläutert.

Mit nützlichen Informationen für Landräte und Kreisräte

Der Anhang enthält

die Durchführungsverordnung zur Landkreisordnung,

Auszüge aus der Gemeindeordnung,

Auszüge aus dem Landesverwaltungsgesetz,

eine nach Einwohnerzahl und Fläche geordnete Übersicht über die Landkreise und

ein Stichwortverzeichnis.

Handlicher Kurzkommentar für die Praxis

Der handliche Kurzkommentar ist eine wertvolle Arbeitshilfe für Kreisräte, Landräte sowie Fachbeamte in den Kreisverwaltungen.
PolG NRW, POG NRW und OBG
Authors: Prondzinski Peter von
Published: October 2022

Topaktuelle Textsammlung

Im Dezember 2018 hat der Gesetzgeber das nordrhein-westfälische Polizeirecht reformiert und an die sich stetig ändernden Anforderungen an die Sicherheitslage angepasst. Der Bereich der Datenverarbeitung wurde ebenfalls an die geltende Rechtslage angeglichen. Die zweite Auflage des Buches berücksichtigt nun auch das am 19. Dezember 2019 verabschiedete Gesetz zur Stärkung der Rechte von im Polizeigewahrsam festgehaltenen Personen (vormals als 7. Änderungsgesetz zum PolG NRW bezeichnet), das weitere Änderungen mit sich bringt:

Streichung von Befristungen vorläufiger Befugnisse (§§ 15c, 37 Abs. 4 PolG NRW) und redaktionelle Änderungen/Anpassungen

§ 7 PolG NRW deklariert die Einschränkbarkeit des Art. 8 GG: Dies ermöglicht im Vorfeld von Versammlungen Identitätskontrollen an polizeilichen Kontrollstellen gemäß § 12 Abs. 1 Nr. 4 PolG NRW zur Verhütung versammlungsrechtlicher Straftaten

§ 15c PolG NRW (Löschung) bietet die Möglichkeit, dass die betroffene Person verlangen kann, die Löschung zur Überprüfung der Rechtmäßigkeit aufgezeichneter polizeilicher Maßnahmen zu unterlassen

in § 37 PolG wurde

die Möglichkeit geschaffen, Aufgaben im Polizeigewahrsam auch durch Bedienstete der Polizei, die nicht Polizeivollzugsbeamte sind, wahrzunehmen

das Innenministerium ermächtigt, durch Rechtsverordnung den Umfang der diesen Bediensteten zustehenden polizeilichen Befugnisse zu bestimmen sowie weitere Regelungen für den Vollzug der Freiheitsentziehung im Polizeigewahrsam zu treffen

der Vollzug der polizeilichen Freiheitsentziehung in Einrichtungen des Justizvollzugs grundsätzlich untersagt

§ 37a PolG NRW ermächtigt zur Fixierung von Personen im Polizeigewahrsam (Fesselung gemäß § 62 PolG NRW)

Spezielle Verfahrensvorschriften zu § 37a PolG NRW für nicht nur kurzfristige Fixierungen:

ärztliche Stellungnahme

richterliche Anordnung (bei Gefahr im Verzuge durch die in der Gewahrsamseinrichtung Aufsicht führenden Polizeivollzugsbeamten)

begleitende durchgängige, persönlichen Beobachtung

Immer zur Hand ...

Die Broschüre ermöglicht den raschen Zugriff auf die gesetzlichen Regelungen von PolG NRW, POG NRW und OBG. Dank des handlichen Formats ist die Textsammlung immer und überall griffbereit.

... für alle, die sich mit dem Polizei- und Ordnungsrecht beschäftigen

Polizeibeamtinnen und Polizeibeamte in Nordrhein-Westfalen (NRW)

Behörden des Polizeivollzugsdienstes in NRW

Ordnungsämter der Gemeinden, Städte und Landkreise

Mitarbeiterinnen- und Mitarbeiter der Ordnungsdienste der kommunalen Ordnungsämter
Enzymatic Process for Pigeon Pea
Authors: Nathalal Dabhi Mukesh
Published: October 2022

Pigeon pea is generally used as a dhal i.e., in split form therefore, it is important to check its splitting i.e., hulling efficiency and maximum dhal recovery. Pre-treatments are commonly given for loosening and removing of the seed coat with retaining its edible portion. Enzymes viz. xylanase, pectinase and cellulose were applied to evaluate the dehusking properties of pigeon pea grains. The effect of four enzymatic parameters, i.e., enzyme concentration (20–50 mg 100 g−1 dry matter), incubation time (4–12 h), incubation temperature (35–55°C) and tempering water pH (4.0–6.0) on dehusking efficiency were optimized with statistical package response surface methodology (RSM). In which the hulling efficiency with a high value for the coefficient of determination R2 (0.92) described satisfactorily quadratic model. It predicted 76.54–82.80% hulling efficiency, 20.70–25.30% protein content and 12.42–15.10 min cooking time at optimized enzyme concentration of 27.64–31.34%, incubation time 7–9 h, incubation temperature 43–45°C and 5–6 pH value for different varieties of pigeon pea as compared to 66.00–78.30% hulling efficiency, 18.74–21.81% protein content and 13.23–18.00 min cooking time for traditional oil treatment. It shown that increased hulling efficiency and protein content and decreased cooking time for enzyme pretreated pigeon pea compared to the oil pretreated method.
Seismic Forecasting Using a Brownian Passage Time Distribution
Authors: Utete Edmore
Published: October 2022

Seismic forecasting using a Brownian Passage Time distribution is presented in this chapter. Seismic forecasting is concerned with the probabilistic assessment of general seismic hazard, including the frequency and magnitude of earthquakes in a given area over a given period of time. Seismic forecasting generally look for trends that lead to an earthquake. The estimation of the time that a strong earthquake will occur requires the determination of the distribution that the earthquake recurrence time follows. Brownian Passage Time distribution describes reliably the physical processes related with earthquakes’ occurrence. The model assumes that the evolution of the stress loading between two earthquakes depends on the constant loading rate, and a random component, which follows the Brownian Relaxation Oscillator. Its hazard function is in good agreement with the temporal evolution of earthquake occurrence as the hazard rate is very low after an earthquake, and then increases as time passes, and takes a maximum value at the mean recurrence time and since then, it decreases asymptotically exhibiting a pure quasi-periodic temporal occurrence.