bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An intercomparison of four gridded precipitation products over Europe using the three-cornered-hat method
Authors: Lledó Llorenç , Haiden Thomas , Chevallier Matthieu
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Precipitation is arguably one of the most relevant surface variables impacting human lives on the planet, but global-coverage, high-resolution and good-quality observations are not readily available. In particular, gridded observational datasets are much needed for model development and forecast quality assessment. Here we compare the quality of four types of gridded precipitation products over Europe, namely: a rain-gauge interpolation; a satellite-derived product; a radar composite; and a reanalysis. Each product has its own strengths and weaknesses, and since each precipitation estimate uses different measuring techniques, we can employ a triangulation method to estimate the error variance of each product with respect to the unknown true values. Results show that: a) the satellite product has limited quality over Europe and may be problematic to use in quantitative forecast evaluation and diagnostics; b) the radar composite has spurious features that need to be considered when used in verification; c) all products struggle in topographically complex areas; d) the rain-gauge interpolation is not free of errors, despite rain gauges being often treated as ground truth in the literature; and e) the reanalysis dataset produces in some cases the best available estimates, in particular over the European near-coastal waters.
An overview of the Western United States Dynamically Downscaled Dataset (WUS-D3)
Authors: Rahimi Stefan , Huang Lei , Norris Jesse , Hall Alex , Goldenson Naomi , Krantz Will , Bass Benjamin , Thackeray Chad , Lin Henry , Chen Di , Dennis Eli , Collins Ethan , Lebo Zachary J. , Slinskey Emily , Graves Sara , Biyani Surabhi , Wang Bowen , Cropper Stephen ,   the UCLA Center for Climate Science Team
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Predicting future climate change over a region of complex terrain, such as the western United States (US), remains challenging due to the low resolution of global climate models (GCMs). Yet the climate extremes of recent years in this region, such as floods, wildfires, and drought, are likely to intensify further as climate warms, underscoring the need for high-quality and high-resolution predictions. Here, we present an ensemble of dynamically downscaled simulations over the western US from 1980–2100 at 9 km grid spacing, driven by 16 latest-generation GCMs. This dataset is titled the Western US Dynamically Downscaled Dataset (WUS-D3). We describe the challenges of producing WUS-D3, including GCM selection and technical issues, and we evaluate the simulations' realism by comparing historical results to temperature and precipitation observations. The future downscaled climate change signals are shaped in physically credible ways by the regional model's more realistic coastlines and topography. (1) The mean warming signals are heavily influenced by more realistic snowpack. (2) Mean precipitation changes are often consistent with wetting on the windward side of mountain complexes, as warmer, moister air masses are uplifted orographically during precipitation events. (3) There are large fractional precipitation increases on the lee side of mountain complexes, leading to potentially significant changes in water resources and ecology in these arid landscapes. (4) Increases in precipitation extremes are generally larger than in the GCMs, driven by locally intensified atmospheric updrafts tied to sharper, more realistic gradients in topography. (5) Changes in temperature extremes are different from what is expected by a shift in mean temperature and are shaped by local atmospheric dynamics and land surface feedbacks. Because of its high resolution, comprehensiveness, and representation of relevant physical processes, this dataset presents a unique opportunity to evaluate societally relevant future changes in western US climate.
THE PECULIARITIES OF THE LANGUAGE OF RUSSIAN GERMANS (a case study of fairy tales by N. Wacker)
Authors:   Irkutsk State University, Merkuryeva Vera B.
Published: March 2024

In the article, using the examples from Nellie Wacker’s fairy tales, which were published by a Kazakh publishing house in 1995, when the author was already living in Cologne (Germany), the originality of the language of Russian Germans is demonstrated. The article represents a certain contribution to the development of linguopersonology. The bilingual author consciously, and sometimes unconsciously, includes examples from the field of grammar, vocabulary, semantics and stylistics in the texts of fairy tales. All of them arose as a result of the contact of the two languages: German and Russian, as well as the processes of interference, and the consequences of the influence of the Russian language on the German one. All examples are confirmed by native German speakers and are clear evidence of the artistic bilingualism of Russian Germans.
TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGE THEORY AT UNIVERSITY IN THE CONDITIONS OF DIGITAL REALITY
Authors:   Moscow City University, Kachurin Ivan D.
Published: March 2024

The educational reality of modern university is constructed by two crucial factors: conceptual, associated with the change of educational paradigm, and organizational, reflected in the transition to the levels of education. The methodology of teaching foreign language theory is determined by the aforementioned factors. This study focuses on current issues of teaching linguo-theoretical courses and is meant to develop some elements of the methodological system in accordance with the educational realities of the modern university environment and the systematic, analytical and digital competence-based priorities of FSES 3++. The paper outlines the use of a digital linguistic system of German language – Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache (DWDS) – as a structured digital learning environment with a dictionary and corpora, supported by multilevel tools such as a word profile, concordance and corpora manager. DWDS components are validated of their potential in solving methodological problems of teaching foreign language theory. According to the identified methodological problems, some arguments pro incorporation of digital linguistic system (hereafter referred to as DLS) in teaching linguo-theoretical courses at university are provided. Based on the identified methodological problems, the Digital Linguistic System (hereinafter DLS) is considered as one of the possible solutions to methodological problems in teaching foreign language theory.
APPROACHES TO DESIGN AND PRACTICE OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES OF THE AIRPLANE TYPE
Authors:   Moscow State Technical University  of Civil Aviation (Irkutsk branch), Skorobogatov Sergey V. , Buturov Dmitry A. ,   Moscow State Technical University  of Civil Aviation (Irkutsk branch)
Published: March 2024

Nowadays unmanned aviation has found wide application in many fields of human activity. Over the last two decades, such technology has moved from the category of military or experimental exotics to something applied and ubiquitous. Occupying more and more new spheres, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) get all the new functions. For their implementation the designers often take quite bold decisions, which are rare in the «big» manned aviation. The article examines the current state of the civilian airplane-type UAVs industry in terms of their design features, as well as the specifics of their application in various sectors of the economy. The authors analyse the principles underlying the choice of this or that aerodynamic scheme of a UAVs on the process of its design. In the context of possible UAVs application scenarios the advantages and disadvantages as well as limitations of a particular UAVs airframe layout, applied engine unit and construction materials are under consideration. Based on a summary of the parameters analysed, it stands out a number of classification features, which can be used as a basis for a comprehensive classification of a wide range of unmanned civil aviation.
Feasibility Analysis for Economic Flyover in Bojonegoro District
Authors: Dewa Yanto Putra , Heka Ardana Putu Doddy , Adamy Marbawi
Published: March 2024

The traffic jam that occurred in the city of Bojonegoro on the Rajekwesi – MT road section. Haryono, the leading cause of problems in the area, is at intersections and meetings with railroad tracks. Building a flyover is one solution to congestion that occurs at railroad crossings. An economic feasibility study must be carried out to assess the characteristics of a development project. This study aims to determine how much profit and costs are obtained and the extent of its economic feasibility. The project that will be examined in this study is the construction of a flyover in Bojonegoro district. Then, the feasibility of the Flyover construction project is based on the calculation of Net Present Value (NPV), Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR), and Internal Rate of Return (IRR). The results of this economic feasibility analysis There are three alternative route selection that are associated with economic feasibility where the first alternative with NPV: 2,121,743,718,000, BCR: 12.7499 and IRR: 57 then the second alternative with NPV value: 1,733,795,057,000, BCR: 10.3771, IRR: 50% and the third alternative with an NPV value: 1,395,424,941,000, BCR: 6,978 and IRR: 37%. Based on the economic feasibility analysis using process hierarchy analysis, the first alternative was chosen with a score of 0.571. With the construction of the flyover, it is hoped that it can break up the flow of traffic on the Bojonegoro - Cepu - Nganjuk section to encourage economic growth, trade, and regional development in the Bojonegoro district.
La tesis leibniziana de la pretensión de las esencias a la existencia: una reivindicación de la interpretación literal
Authors: Silva Camilo
Published: March 2024

Dentro de las tesis que definen la metafísica de Leibniz, destaca aquella según la cual las esencias encierran una pretensión a la existencia. Esta tesis ha despertado un singular interés entre los comentaristas de Leibniz, dando origen a un debate que enfrenta a aquellos que defienden una interpretación metafórica con aquellos que profesan una interpretación literal: si el primer grupo sostiene que tal pretensión ha de entenderse como una atribución metafórica en virtud de la cual las esencias, desprovistas de tal característica, son susceptibles de alcanzar la existencia al ser actualizadas por Dios, para el segundo grupo, las esencias son portadoras en sí de tal característica, la que debe entenderse entonces como una cualidad real e inherente presente en ellas.

A partir de un examen de diversos manuscritos de Leibniz, nuestro propósito es reivindicar una interpretación literal de la tesis de la pretensión de las esencias a la existencia, explicando por qué la interpretación metafórica, además de carecer de fundamento, entraña contradicciones.
Las fuentes expertas y el periodismo de servicios en las noticias sobre sexo
Authors: Argiñano José Luis , Olveira-Araujo Rubén
Published: March 2024

El objetivo de este estudio es analizar las informaciones de los diarios digitales españoles en las que aparece el sexo entendido como placer o hedonia. Se llevó a cabo un análisis de contenido cuantitativo con codificación manual y automática. Los resultados indicaron que el periodismo de servicios está presente en una quinta parte de la muestra, sobre todo a través de referencias a juguetes eróticos que intensifican el cariz consumista de la información, y las fuentes expertas, encabezadas por profesionales de la Sexología, aparecen en poco más de la mitad de las noticias. El enfoque del sexo como placer está limitado por la visión del sexo como una actividad utilitarista, que sirve para mantener la pareja, y en la que el rendimiento sexual es en sí mismo un objetivo, a partir del uso de juguetes eróticos o de la autoayuda, guiada por sexperts que intensifican el mercantilismo de la hedonia.
A Multiple Regression Analysis About Whether Trait Emotional Intelligence and Self-Esteem Can Predict Trait Anxiety in the Greek Population
Authors: Papagiannopoulou Penelope , Athanasopoulos Dimitrios , Theodorou Maria
Published: March 2024

This study investigated the predictive relationship among Trait Emotional Intelligence (TEI), self-esteem, and trait anxiety within a sample of Greek native individuals (N=136), employing multiple regression analysis. The Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (TEIQue), The Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAIT-5), and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale were administered for data collection. Results revealed a robust positive correlation between TEI and self-esteem (r= 0.61, p<0.001), with both variables emerging as significant predictors of trait anxiety. Decreases in TEI and self-esteem corresponded to increases in trait anxiety, with the model explaining 33.5% of the variance in trait anxiety. Additionally, the study affirmed TEI's predictive role in trait anxiety and its mediating effect on the association with self-esteem. Moreover, it corroborated the documented negative relationship between TEI and trait anxiety (r= -0.554, p<0.001), the positive correlation between TEI and self-esteem, and the negative association between self-esteem and trait anxiety (r= -0.47, p<0.001). Despite acknowledged limitations, the findings offer valuable practical and theoretical insights into psychology. Furthermore, the study underscores the importance of TEI in promoting well-being by mitigating trait anxiety, while highlighting self-esteem as a potential risk factor associated with elevated trait anxiety levels. These findings underscore the intricate interplay of psychological attributes and anxiety levels, advocating for the cultivation of emotional intelligence as a preventive measure against anxiety disorders.

Key words: multiple regression, anxiety, self-esteem, emotional intelligence, Greek population
A Case Series of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma in Patients with Acromegaly
Authors: Ait Si Ali Zineb , Jaddi Oussama , Rafi Sana
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Acromegaly is a rare disorder with an approximate incidence of 3-11 new cases per million of population per year. It’s associated to an increased risk of benign and malignant neoplasms, especially thyroid, colorectal and breast cancer.
Case Series: We report 2 cases of two patients followed in our department for acromegaly who were diagnosed also with papillary thyroid carcinoma.
Discussion and Conclusion: IGF1 inhibit cell apoptosis and promote cell proliferation in multiple tissues. An association between IGF1 levels and cancer risk such as thyroid cancer was detected. Careful screening for thyroid cancer, with periodic thyroid examination, should be an important part of the management of acromegalic patients.

Keywords: Acromegaly - malignancy - papillary thyroid carcinoma
Determinants of Giving Complementary Feeding for Breast Milk to Infant Aged 6-24 Months at Hidayat Boarding House Pontianak
Authors: Novalina Ayuk , Syahriani Melly Nirma , Latifah Nur
Published: March 2024

Complementary Feeding for breast milk is food or drink containing nutrients given to babies or infant aged 6-24 months and should be taken when giving complementary feeding, namely frequency, number of doses, texture, and type. adjusted to the baby's condition so that it can be digested, and malnutrition does not occur. The aim of the research is to analyse the dominant factors in providing complementary feeding for breast milk.
The design of this research was a cross sectional approach. The research population was 45 maternal who had babies or infant aged 6-24 months in Hidayat Boarding House, Sungai Bangkong Village, Pontianak. The instruments used are questionnaires on maternal knowledge, maternal attitudes, and the implementation of complementary feeding that have been tested. Data analysis using Logistic Regression
The results of the research show that the majority of maternal knowledge of giving complementary feeding for breast milk is in the good category with ρ-value = 0.001 (ρ<0.05), maternal occupation towards giving complementary feeding for breast milk in the category of mostly working maternal category with ρ-value = 0.002 (ρ<0.05), maternal attitudes towards giving complementary feeding for breast milk in the category of mostly good attitudes with ρ-value = 0.001 (ρ<0.05) there is a correlation between giving complementary feeding for breast milk. The dominating factor is knowledge with a ρ-value = 0.006 (ρ<0.05) and influences 18,621 times.
The research conclusion is that knowledge is the dominant factor that has the greatest influence. If the maternal knowledge is good, the maternal attitude will be better in providing complementary feeding for breast milk to babies or infant aged 6-24 months so that complementary feeding is carried out correctly.

Keywords: Complementary feeding, breast milk, infant
STUDY OF THE DYNAMICS OF THE BRAKE DRIVE WITH AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
FOR A PARTICULARLY HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE
Authors: ERMILOV S. , ZHILEVICH M. , KAPSKI D.
Published: March 2024

The article analyzes the results of a multivariate calculation of the dynamics of a hydraulic brake drive with an

anti-lock braking system for a particularly heavy-duty vehicle and performed it. The conditions for conducting road

tests of such a car with an anti-lock braking system installed on it are given and the results of experimental studies are

analyzed. An assessment was made of the influence of the accepted assumptions on the behavior of some parameters of

such a drive by comparing the final characteristics obtained during analytical and experimental studies, which made it

possible to determine the adequacy of the mathematical model.
Liman Sıkışıklığı Faktörleri ve Çözümüne Yönelik Stratejilerin Analizi
Authors: Ayaz İlke Sezin , Bucak Umur
Published: March 2024

Liman endüstrisinde hızla artan rekabet koşulları neticesinde liman performansı kavramı oldukça büyük bir önem kazanmıştır. Son yıllarda sıklıkla deneyimlenen ve liman performansını derinden etkileyen liman tıkanıklığı kavramı da liman rekabeti açısından ele alınması gereken bir sorun olarak ön plana çıkmaktadır. Bu noktadan hareketle çalışmada ilk olarak Türkiye’nin çeşitli bölgelerinde faaliyet gösteren limanların yöneticileri ile yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeler gerçekleştirilerek liman tıkanıklığının sebepleri ve en sık yaşandığı dönemler, liman tıkanıklığına karşı alınabilecek önlemler ve geliştirilebilecek stratejiler araştırılmıştır. Daha sonra ise Bulanık AHP-TOPSIS hibrit yöntemi kullanılarak liman tıkanıklığı faktörleri ve önleyici stratejiler önceliklendirilmiştir. Gerçekleştirilen yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme sonuçları analiz edildiğinde kapasite yetersizliğinin; Bulanık AHP-TOPSIS sonuçları incelendiğinde ise beklenmedik ticaret yoğunluğunun liman tıkanıklığının altında yatan en önemli sebepler olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Ayrıca, hem yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme hem de Bulanık AHP-TOPSIS sonuçlarına göre liman tıkanıklığını önlemek adına en etkili önlemler olarak paydaşlarla işbirliği ve kalifiye insan kaynağına yatırım yapılmasının uygun olacağı sonucuna varılmıştır. Keşifsel bir niteliğe sahip olan bu çalışma sonucunda belirlenen ve önceliklendirilen liman tıkanıklığına karşı önlemler ve stratejiler ile liman endüstrisine fayda sağlanacağı düşünülmektedir.
فاعلية تدخلات برنامج تطوير تعليم العلوم والرياضيات (بيكماس) PIQMAS)) في رفع دافعية الطلبة نحو تعلم العلوم والرياضيات من وجهة نظر معلميهم في فلسطين
Authors: أبو سرحان* لبنى موسى , الصوص** مرعي عبد الحافظ
Published: March 2024

تهدف الدراسة إلى التعرف على فاعلية تدخلات برنامج بيكماس ( PIQMAS) في رفع دافعية الطلبة المستهدفين نحو تعلم العلوم والرياضيات من وجهة نظر معلميهم في فلسطين . وقد تم اعتماد المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، وأداة الدراسة وهي استبيان مكون من 30 فقرة موزعة على خمسة محاور تمثل خمسة تدخلات لبرنامج بيكماس هي (تنظيم السبورة، دفتر ملاحظات الطالب، الأسئلة المثيرة للتفكير، التعلم التفاعلي (المجموعات)، التقويم التكويني). وقد أظهرت نتائج الدراسة أن فاعلية تدخلات برنامج تطوير تعليم العلوم والرياضيات (بيكماس) (PIQMAS) في رفع دافعية الطلبة نحو تعلم العلوم والرياضيات من وجهة نظر معلميهم في فلسطين جاءت بدرجة عالية بدرجة كلية للمتوسطات الحسابية قدرها (3.85)، ودرجة كلية للانحرافات المعيارية قدرها (0.504). وكان أقل التدخلات فاعلية حسب تقديرات عينة الدراسة هو التقويم التكويني بمتوسط حسابي (3.75)، وأعلاها التدوين على دفتر الطالب بمتوسط حسابي (4.00) وانحراف معياري (0.632).
Short versus long-acting erythropoiesis-stimulating agents for anemia management in Egyptian hemodialysis patients
Authors: Soliman Amira Elsawy , Magdy Salma , Ayoub Hazem Sayed , Ebid Abdel-Hameed Ibrahim
Published: March 2024

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) often results in renal anemia, impacting the well-being of patients and causing various negative consequences. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) offer promising solutions for managing anemia in CKD. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effectiveness, safety profile, and cost-effectiveness of short-acting (Eprex®) and long-acting (Aranesp®) ESAs.

Method: This comparative prospective cohort cost-effectiveness study was carried out over 6 months among adult Egyptian hemodialysis patients of either gender. Participants were categorized into two groups based on the type of ESA administered: the Eprex group, receiving epoetin alfa, and the Aranesp group, receiving darbepoetin alfa. These two treatment groups’ efficacy, safety, and cost were analyzed and compared.

Results: Of 127 hemodialysis patients, 60 (47.2%) received Eprex, while 67 (52.8%) were treated with Aranesp. Target hemoglobin (Hb) was achieved by 50.6% of patients in the Eprex group versus 63.4% in the Aranesp group, with a significant difference (P < 0.001). Both treatment groups exhibited a similar safety profile, while Aranesp® was considered the cost-saving protocol.

Conclusion: In hemodialysis Egyptian patients, Aranesp with extended dosing intervals proved to be more effective in achieving target Hb with comparable adverse effect profiles, a substantial cost-saving strategy, and offered time-saving advantages for medical staff workload compared to Eprex.

Trial registration: The Clinicaltrial.gov registration ID is NCT05699109 (26/01/2023).
ENSINANDO SOBRE DENGUE NA COMUNIDADE: INFORMAÇÕES SOBRE A DOENÇA, O VETOR E AS MEDIDAS DE PREVENÇÃO
Authors:   LITERACIA CIENTÍFICA EDITORA & CURSOS, Aliaga Kelly Myriam Jiménez de , Sousa Neto Antonio Rosa de , Cruz Luiza Ester Alves da , Rêgo Neta Marly Marques , Chimuanji Adão Baptista Cassoma , Almeida Rosângela Nunes , Freitas Daniela Reis Joaquim de
Published: March 2024

Em um mundo onde as ameaças à saúde pública são constantes, a batalha contra doenças como a dengue requer não apenas conhecimento, mas também uma determinação incansável para educar, prevenir e agir. "Ensinar sobre Dengue na Comunidade: Informações sobre a Doença, o Vetor e as Medidas de Prevenção" é mais do que um livro - é um testemunho da força da educação e da colaboração na luta contra um inimigo comum. Nesta obra, somos apresentados a Rodrigo, cuja jornada começa com um despertar para a realidade em Vila Serena, uma comunidade enfrentando o aumento alarmante dos casos de dengue. Sua busca por compreensão e ação o leva a uma colaboração crucial com a Dra. Ana Castro, uma professora especializada em doenças infecciosas e parasitárias. Juntos, eles mergulham nas nuances da dengue, desde a investigação sobre o vírus até a compreensão dos sintomas, diagnóstico, tratamento e, mais importante, as medidas de prevenção. A Dra. Castro não apenas compartilha seu conhecimento especializado, mas também inspira Rodrigo e a comunidade de Vila Serena a se unirem na luta contra o Aedes aegypti. À medida que a narrativa se desenrola, testemunhamos não apenas a transformação do conhecimento em ação, mas também o poder da comunidade em se unir para enfrentar um desafio comum. Os mutirões de limpeza e as campanhas de conscientização não são apenas eventos, mas símbolos de resiliência e determinação. Este livro, com sua abordagem trilíngue, não apenas informa, mas também capacita. Ele transcende fronteiras linguísticas e culturais, abrindo portas para o diálogo e a ação em comunidades ao redor do mundo. É um lembrete de que, juntos, podemos superar até mesmo os desafios mais difíceis. Ao folhear estas páginas, convido você a se juntar a Rodrigo, Dra. Castro e a comunidade de Vila Serena em sua jornada. Que suas histórias inspirem não apenas conhecimento, mas também ação. Que este livro sirva como um farol de esperança e um chamado à unidade na luta contra a dengue e outras doenças que ameaçam nossa saúde e bem-estar. Que este seja o começo de uma jornada transformadora, onde o conhecimento se torna poder e a ação comunitária se torna a chave para um futuro mais saudável e resiliente para todos. Bem-vindo a esta jornada. Bem-vindo à comunidade unida contra a dengue.
Nitrate Contamination of Groundwater in Selected Industrial and Non Industrial Sites, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu: Exposure and Health Risk Assessment
Authors: Nandhini V.  , Rathika R.
Published: March 2024

Groundwater resources are essential for sustaining human health, agricultural productivity, and industrial growth. In recent years, anthropogenic influences have caused a sharp decline in ground water quality, which is also having an impact on human health in many parts of India. It is crucial to analyze the risk of contamination to human health and the quality of the water supply. Coimbatore is one of the rapidly growing industrial areas in South India. The industrial areas of ground water have a significant impact on ground water quality due to anthropogenic activities such as discharge of Industrial waste, chemicals and pollutants into the ground which make water unsuitable for human and industrial use. Nitrate is the emerging contaminant which can cause a deadly disease methehemoglobinemia. Hence the present study is focused to analyze the ground water of selected industrial and non industrial sites of Coimbatore city. Nitrate concentration ranged from 32.90 to 88.13 mg/l in the samples industrial and non-industrial sites, and over 37% of both the sites had nitrate levels that above the Bureau of Indian Standards’ and WHO’s acceptable limits (45 mg/l and 50 mg/l, respectively). The USEPA human health risk assessment tool was used to examine the potential health hazards of increased nitrate intake for both adults and children.
Medicinal Herbs used by Indigenous people of Tinsukia District, Assam, India
Authors: N. Das  , K. Deka  , Kakati  , D. Saikia  , L. Lahkar  , N. Bharadwaj
Published: March 2024

The present investigation is an effort of a field survey of the medicinal herbs used by the indigenous people of Tinsukia District in Assam, North East India. Indigenous people like Assamese, Tea tribe, Singpho and Nepali inhabit in this region. A total of 56 species belonging to 34 families and 52 genera were included. Different plant parts are used to cure various ailments like stomach disorders, gynecological problems, cough, fistula, kidney stone, urinary infection, etc. Out of 34 families, Lamiaceae represented the highest number and percentage of medicinal plants (7 species, 12.96 %). The highest number of medicinal herbs are used by Assamese people (47 plants). The study thus, highlights the potentials of the ethnobotanical research and the need for the documentation of traditional knowledge relating to the medicinal plant utilization for the better benefit of mankind.
Production of Biodiesel Using Waste Water Algae
Authors: Sonal Chonde , Apurva Patil , Yash Madane , Akshay Chavan , Pranay Abhang , Girish Pathade
Published: March 2024

The most common liquid fuel from algae is biodiesel. Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) or biodiesel is typically produced by a reaction-Transesterification between triglycerides and alcohol (most commonly methanol) at 60–70°C and in the presence of an alkaline or acidic homogeneous catalyst at atmospheric pressure. In addition to triglycerides in the lipid fraction, algae oil also contains a substantial quantity of free fatty acids (FFAS) and some moisture. In the present study the biodiesel was produced by using the algae. The algae were collected from a pond water from Karad, Maharashtra, India. The algae were studied for microscopic observation and was identified as Pithophora sp. The yield of the biodiesel was found to be 47.619 ml/100 g of algae. The biodiesel was found to be having green yellowish colour and chemicalodour.
Bacterial Pathogens in Processed Frozen Fish Samples from Pune City
Authors: A.G Pathade , Bodhanka M.G. , Pathade G.R.
Published: March 2024

Amongst non-vegetarian foods, fish foods include various alive and preserved fishes. The preserved fish and their products include loose and packaged salted, dried and frozen. The frozen fishes and their products are mainly export grade and in very little quantity they are used in local markets. Many times such processed frozen fishes are rejected due to presence of undesirable microorganisms and pathogens. In the present study processed frozen fish samples from local market of Pune city were collected and used for detection and isolation of bacterial pathogens. The fish samples collected were L-Sardine (Sardinella longiceps), Mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta), Croaker (Johnius spp.), Ribbon fish (Lepturacanthus savali), Lizard fish (Nodus indicus), Itoyori (Nemipterus peroni) and L-Jacket (Oligoplites saurus). The enrichment and selective media were used to detect and isolate the pathogens in the processed frozen fish samples collected. The bacterial pathogens found in these fish samples were E. coli, Salmonella paratyphi-B, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus and Vibrio parahaemolyticus. The attention is needed to control and remove such pathogens from food as it is alarming at safety point of view of consumers.
Antimicrobial activity of honey
Authors: Zende Arti , Gaonkar Shraddha , Ruikar Shilpa , Pathade Girish
Published: March 2024

The present study is aimed at determination of antimicrobial activity of honey. Honey is an effective remedy for healing of wounds as it shows antibacterial and antifungal activity. To study the antimicrobial activity of honey, four types of samples were collected from different sources and labelled as S1,S2,S3,S4. These samples were used to study the antimicrobial activity against laboratory cultures of known pathogens such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus vulgaris, Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Shigella spp., Bacillus subtilis, Micrococcus luteus, Micrococcus roseousand Bacillus megaterium. Antimicrobial activity of honey samples was studied by using ditch test method and MIC was determined by agar cup diffusion method. All results were recorded and it was found that S1 and S3 honey samples showed maximum antibacterial activity even at 6 times dilutions.
ANALYSIS OF ANTIHYPERTENSION THERAPY IN HYPERTENSION BPJS PATIENTS IN PURBALINGGA DISTRICT
Authors: Khamdiyah Indah K
Published: March 2024

Hypertension is a problem in the world because hypertension is one of the entry points for other disease risk factors. According to basic health research data (Rikesdar, 2018) the incidence of hypertension cases is 34.1%. According to the Purbalingga Health Office, the number of cases of hypertension in 2017 was 1,252 cases (14.26%) of 144,633 people aged 18 who had high blood pressure measured at the puskesmas and its network. Each antihypertensive drug will always show a different effect on blood pressure patient. This research was conducted to find out the therapeutic profile of single and combination drugs, to compare the effectiveness of reducing blood pressure and the relationship between reducing blood pressure and research factors. This research is a descriptive study by looking at the patient's blood pressure profile in medical records for 4 consecutive months in hypertensive patients in Purbalingga. Data were tested using the Kruskall-Wallis test followed by Mann-Whitney and also the Cross tab test. The results showed that out of 108 patients, 75 patients (69.4%) received single therapy consisting of the Chalcium Chanel Blocker (CCB) group of 72 patients (96%) and the Angiotensin-Converting Enzym Inhibitor (ACEI) group of 3 patients ( 4%) . Combination therapy in 8 patients (7.46%) with CCB + ACEI as the treatment group, then 25 patients (23.14%) received therapy that changed groups. Compliance in patients receiving CCB therapy, out of 72 patients who routinely took drugs, 60 patients (83.3%), 45 patients (62.5%) went on a diet, and 20 patients (27.8%) complained of symptoms. The effectiveness of CCB group therapy was able to reduce BP according to the target in 39 patients (54.1%). The combination of CCB +ACEI was able to reduce BP according to the target in 4 patients (50%).
RESILIENSI PADA REMAJA KORBAN KEKERASAN DALAM RUMAH TANGGA (KDRT) DI KOTA AMBON
Authors: Marlitha Markus  , Sri Aryanti Kristianingsih
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui bentuk dan proses serta faktor yang mempengaruhi resiliensi pada remaja korban kekerasan dalam rumah tangga. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi kasus. Kategori partisipan yang dipilih oleh peneliti yaitu remaja berusia 11-22 tahun yang pernah mengalami kekerasan dalam rumah tangga di kota Ambon. Hasil wawancara dianalisi menggunakan teknik tematik, dengan cara pengelompokkan hasil wawancara dalam sebuah daftar tema yang memiliki keterkaitan pada kasus yang diteliti setelah itu dibuat dalam kategorisasi. Data diuji peneliti menggunakan triangulasi sumber data dan membercheck untuk mengetahui konsistensi dan keseuaian data yang diperoleh. Hasil dari penelitian ini ditemukan bahwa kemampuan remaja yang pernah mengalami kekerasan dalam rumah tangga melakukan resiliensi bukanlah suatu hal yang mudah. Remaja yang menjadi korban kekerasan dalam rumah tangga memiliki perbedaan dalam memandang permasalahan yang di hadapi oleh ketiga partisipan. Ketiga partisipan memiliki sumber resiliensi yang hampir sama yaitu dalam diri sendiri dan lingkungan partisipan. Adanya penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan manfaat bagi semua pihak terutama bagi partisipan peneliti supaya dapat memahami dan membantu memahami resiliensi lebih mendalam dan mampu menghadapi kesulitan atau permasalah yang berat dalam diri individu.
Intellectual Property Protection for Integrated Circuits
Authors: Konstantinov Iskren
Published: March 2024

The intellectual property (IP) protection of integrated circuits (ICs) is of key importance as the semiconductor industry has become a vital part of the advancement of technology and the development of the global economy. This is made clear by the creation of a special IP sui generis right that is meant to protect the layout design of ICs and make them harder to copy. The present article will present an overview of protection of layout designs of ICs and the experience of leading countries in the production of semiconductors. The countries are chosen based on their patenting activity in field which is an indicator of scientific and financial effort of those nations to develop their IC production capabilities.
Membangun Jiwa Entrepreneur Melalui Bisnis Syariah
Authors: Fitri Safitri Mukarromah , Wage  , Marsitiningsih  , Bunyamin Muchtasjar
Published: March 2024

Pelatihan pengabdian bagi masyarakat di Panti Asuhan Putri Muhammadiyah Purwokerto bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman konsep dasar berwirausaha melalui bisnis syariah, menggalakkan inovasi dan kreativitas dalam berwirausaha, serta memberikan motivasi dan dukungan terhadap pengembangan jiwa wirausaha pada peserta. Target khususnya adalah terbentuknya pola pikir, sikap, dan wadah berwirausaha yang dikelola secara mandiri oleh para remaja putri di panti tersebut. Metode yang digunakan dalam program ini meliputi parsipatoris dialogis, diskusi, sharing, dan praktik. Evaluasi menunjukkan peningkatan wawasan dan pengetahuan peserta, dengan sebagian besar mengungkapkan minat untuk terlibat dalam dunia wirausaha. Mitra juga menyadari pentingnya pengetahuan tentang kewirausahaan dan berencana untuk melibatkan pengasuh panti dalam mendampingi para remaja mengembangkan usaha mereka, membantu mereka menghadapi persaingan dunia kerja setelah keluar dari panti. Ini menunjukkan kesuksesan pelatihan dalam mencapai tujuan memberdayakan peserta untuk menjadi wirausaha yang mandiri dan berpikiran maju. Dengan adanya peningkatan minat dan pengetahuan dalam berwirausaha, para peserta memiliki potensi untuk mengoptimalkan kemampuan berwirausaha mereka dan menjadi agen perubahan dalam masyarakat. Selain itu, kolaborasi antara panti asuhan dan pengasuhnya dalam mendukung inisiatif wirausaha para remaja menjadi langkah yang positif dalam mempersiapkan mereka menghadapi tantangan di masa depan. Melalui upaya ini, diharapkan akan tercipta lingkungan yang mendukung pertumbuhan ekonomi lokal dan kemandirian generasi muda dalam menciptakan peluang-peluang baru.
Teori Simbol Kesucian: Analisis Budaya Etnik Sarawak
Authors: Magiman Mohamad Maulana
Published: March 2024

Ritual masih lagi menjadi amalan etnik-etnik asli di Sarawak. Ritual yang diwarisi secara turun-temurun oleh etnik Sarawak ini kini diamalkan melalui bentuk seni persembahan sewaktu melakukan pelbagai upacara yang menjurus kepada keesaan tuhan. Persembahan ritual itu kebiasaannya menjurus untuk memohon keberkatan dan kesejahteraan agar komuniti yang mendiami sesebuah Kawasan itu terhindar daripada pelbagai kecelakaan. Namun amalan ritual ini mengalami perubahan selaras dengan gaya hidup sesebuah etnik di samping pengaruh faktor-faktor seperti kepercayaan hidup beragama, pembangunan dan polisi kerajaan. Makalah ini akan membincangkan fungsi simbol kesucian yang menjadi akar perlaksanaan ritual dalam budaya etnik-etnik Sarawak. Namun demikian persembahan ritual yang dilaksanakan itu masih mengekalkan kepada sumber reportoir dan barangan dalam setiap persembahan ritual. Kaedah pemerhatian melalui beberapa siri temu bual bersama pengamal budaya, rakaman video persembahan dan gambar foto digunakan bagi mendapatkan data. Akar wujudnya persembahan ritual yang diungkap dalam setiap etnik-etnik di Sarawak adalah berdasarkan faktor kesucian bagi memastikan ritual yang dilaksanakan dapat diterima oleh tuhan dan sebagai pembalasannya kesejahteraan setiap komuniti tersebut terpelihara. Pendokumentasian ini sangat penting bagi memastikan keunikan ritual yang dilaksanakan oleh setiap etnik-etnik di Sarawak terus terpelihara dan disimpan sebagai khazanah budaya.
Quality of Life Among the Penan Community at Murum Resettlement Site (MRS), Belaga Sarawak
Authors: Ambau Modin , Zaki Pakhriazad Hassan , Emang Diana , Magiman Mohammad Maulana
Published: March 2024

The main goal of development in a country is to provide a better quality of life for all levels of society. A quality life is determined by several factors, such as home ownership, safety, health, education, amenities and many more. All these affect people’s well-being and satisfaction in life. It is the same for the Penan community at Murum Resettlement Site (MRS) in Belaga District, Sarawak which is affected by the construction of the Murum Dam. The relocation of the Penans to MRS was to ensure they have a better life because the resettlement area is provided with all kinds of facilities and infrastructure. After almost eight years, there has been no study on the quality of life of the relocated Penans at this resettlement area Therefore, this study was conducted to examine the quality of life of the affected Penans at MRS. This study was conducted from December 2020 to February 2021 at MRS using quantitative and qualitative approaches. Data were collected using questionnaires, in-depth interviews and field observations. A total number of 269 household heads and six key informants were interviewed. SPSS software was used to analyze the data collected. The findings indicated that there were positive changes in the quality of life of those who were affected. However, elements such as education, health, road system and land compensation still need to be looked into and improved. Their views and involvement in development programmes should be enhanced. Overall, the construction of Murum Dam that caused resettlement of the Penans managed to improve their quality of life.
Complicações associadas à utilização do cateter venoso central em recém-nascidos internados em unidades de terapia intensiva neonatal
Authors: Lima Claudio Rodrigues de , Batista Ibrahim Andrade da Silva , Kron-Rodrigues Melline Rossetto , Silva Vanessa Santos da Silva , Correa Priscilla Duarte Soares , Almeida Bruna Lorenna Rocha e Silva Hermínio de , Aguiar Cleane Nathália Maciel Xavier de , Santos Celine Leahy , Freitas Eduarda Alves de Oliveira , Medeiros Laura Vilela de , Souto Lidiane Ladeia Malheiros , Moraes Maira Suriel Ferreira de , Cavalcanti Maria Eduarda César Nunes , Lessa Maria Soares Quintella , Quental Sara Araújo de
Published: March 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: O uso de cateteres venosos centrais (CVC) em recém-nascidos pode levar a muitas complicações, incluindo risco de infecção. As doenças infecciosas são um grande problema nas unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatais, onde as unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatais são particularmente susceptíveis a infecções relacionadas com o tratamento. OBJETIVOS: O presente estudo objetivou analisar os principais riscos e benefícios da utilização do uso de cateter em crianças. METODOLOGIA: Essa pesquisa foi realizada através de uma revisão integrativa de literatura, a procura dos artigos foi realizada nas seguintes bases de dados: SCIELO, LILACS, MEDLINE, além do mecanismo de busca do Google Acadêmico. Os descritores, extraídos dos Descritores em Ciências da Saúde (DeCS), se definiram por: triagem neonatal, UTI Neonatal,Cateterismo Venoso Central. Como critério de inclusão, apenas estudos em português e publicados entre 2010 e 2023, como critério de exclusão, foram eliminados todos os estudos duplicados, teses, resumos e trabalhos incompletos. Foram priorizados estudos mais recentes, ao todo 130 artigos resultaram das buscas, porém apenas 8 foram escolhidos para compor a tabela de amostras. RESULTADOS E DISCUSSÃO:  Existem dois tipos de complicações: as mecânicas e as trombóticas. A primeira são complicações que podem incluir luxação, oclusão e danos ao próprio cateter.Danos ao cateter também podem levar a complicações como sangramento, infecção e embolia. A colocação e manutenção adequadas dos CVCs são importantes para prevenir essas complicações mecânicas. Já as complicações trombóticas são outro risco potencial associado ao uso de CVC em neonatos. A trombose pode ocorrer quando o cateter irrita a parede do vaso sanguíneo e se forma um coágulo sanguíneo. Isso pode restringir o fluxo sanguíneo e danificar os tecidos.CONCLUSÃO: Portanto, diversas complicações ocorrem com o uso de cateteres venosos centrais em neonatos internados na unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal. Essas complicações incluem infecções, complicações mecânicas e complicações trombóticas. Os riscos associados ao uso de CVC devem ser cuidadosamente considerados e equilibrados em relação aos benefícios potenciais. Os prestadores de cuidados de saúde devem tomar as precauções necessárias para prevenir e gerir as complicações associadas ao uso do CVC para garantir a segurança e a saúde dos recém-nascidos.
Keefektifan Implementasi Tata Kelola Teknologi Informasi Terhadap Bidang Pendidikan Berdasarkan Model Pengukuran Cobit 5: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Audrey Septya Rosanti  , Natasya Eka Damayanti  , Anita Wulansari
Published: March 2024

To effectively implement information technology governance in educational institutions and achieve desired outcomes, the COBIT 5 framework presents itself as a valuable tool. COBIT 5 offers comprehensive services for managing resources and overseeing information technology governance processes. In this study, the author employs the Systematic Literature Review method to gather a diverse array of data pertaining to the COBIT 5 framework's application within educational contexts. The research findings delve into several key areas, including the utilization of COBIT 5 to enhance and bolster human resources within the education sector, its efficacy in educational settings, and its impact on educational quality standards. This study contributes novel insights by examining the multifaceted role of the COBIT 5 framework specifically within the realm of educational institutions. By exploring its application in enhancing human resources, effectiveness, and educational quality, this research offers valuable perspectives for educators and IT governance professionals seeking to leverage COBIT 5 for optimized educational outcomes.
A Novel Method for Assessing the Weight Coefficients of Criteria within the Framework of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making: Measurement Relying on the Impacts of an Exponential Curve Function (MIEXCF)
Authors: Altıntaş Furkan Fahri
Published: March 2024

In the realm of multi-criteria decision making (MCDM), this study introduces the Measurement Relying on the Impacts of an Exponential Curve Function (MIEXCF) as a novel approach for objectively determining criteria weight coefficients. Utilizing exponential curve interactions among criteria, MIEXCF is designed to enrich the MCDM literature. The dataset comprises criterion values extracted from Global Innovation Index (GII) evaluations for 19 G20 members. Results demonstrate the efficacy of MIEXCF in objectively deriving criteria weights for diverse nations. Comparative analyses with other methods (ENTROPY, CRITIC, SD, SVP, LOPCOW, MEREC) further validate MIEXCF's credibility, reliability, and stability. Notably, the simulation analysis indicates MIEXCF's effectiveness in discerning criteria weights and stability across scenarios. In conclusion, MIEXCF stands out as a robust objective criterion weighting technique, offering substantial contributions to exponential functions and the broader MCDM literature.
Pendekatan Saintifik dalam Pembelajaran ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial
Authors: Chan Faizal , Noviyanti Silvina , Kornia Sari Desi , Ayu Lestari Ryka
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana penerapan pendekatan saintifik dalam pembelajaran ilmu pengetahuan sosial (IPS) berdasarkan tinjauan studi literatur. Dengan demikian peneliti dapat menggunakan berbagai referensi hasil penelitian dan pemikiran dari peneliti terdahulu serta menyediakan informasi yang relevan bagi pembaca. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode tinjauan literatur sistematis. Dalam penelitian ini akan digunakan sampel sebanyak 20 artikel yang bersumber dari Google Scholar dengan rentang waktu publikasi yang diambil dari tahun 2019 sampai dengan tahun 2023. Berdasarkan hasil tinjauan literatur sistematis diperoleh hasil bahwa dengan adanya pembelajaran IPS dalam dengan pendekatan saintifik ini dapat meningkatkan potensi peserta didik terutama kemampuan Soft skill dan Hard skill. Hasil peneloitian ini bahwa pendekatan saintifik dalam pembelajaran IPS secara efektif mampu memberikan pembelajaran yang bermakna, meningkatkan berbagai kemampuan belajar, serta juga dapat dikombinasikan dengan berbagai model dan media pembelajaran yang mendukung keefektifan proses belajar peserta didik.