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Representasi Tradisi dan Modernitas pada Antologi Puisi Mantra Orang Jawa Karya Sapardi Djoko Damono
Authors: Isnaini Heri
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini membahas representasi tradisi dan modernitas pada antologi puisi Mantra Orang Jawa karya Sapardi Djoko Damono. Representasi dan modernitas yang dimaksud dalam artikel ini menjadi pokok pembahasan yang didasarkan pada proses pengalihan bentuk dari puisi lisan (tradisi) menjadi puisi tulis (modern). Mantra Orang Jawa menjadi antologi puisi yang merepresentasikan alih wahana dari puisi tradisi menjadi puisi modern. Pengalihwahanaan ini akan merujuk pada tujuan penelitian ini, yakni: 1) menunjukkan struktur dan kaidah puisi lisan dan puisi tulis; 2) mendeskripsikan pola-pola pengalihwahanaan puisi lisan dan puisi tulis; dan 3) menggambarkan tradisi dan budaya yang melingkupi proses alih wahana tersebut. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini memfokuskan objek dan data penelitian pada teks puisi. Metode kualitatif menjadi acuan dalam penelitian ini dengan fokus pada pemanfaatan teori alih wahana. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa alih wahana puisi lisan menjadi puisi modern didasari pada proses tranformasi dan transmisi yang rumit. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ada perbedaan puisi lisan dan puisi tulis pada tataran struktur, konteks penuturan, proses penciptaan, dan fungsi. Temuan penelitian ini juga memaparkan adanya pola-pola alih wahana yang digunakan untuk mengubah puisi lisan menjadi puisi tulis. Di samping itu, gambaran tradisi dan budaya pada proses alih wahana puisi lisan menjadi puisi tulis dapat terlihat dengan jelas. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan wacana komprehensif atas proses transformasi puisi lisan menjadi puisi tulis.
Register in User Experience Articles from Nielsen Norman Group (Nngroup.Com)
Authors: Addina Fara Ruby
Published: January 2024

Depending on the setting, language can vary according to the register. Convention, which people are partly required to follow, establishes it. For instance, the vocabulary used to discuss something with coworkers or professionals will differ from that used with family members. Abbreviations are used to communicate precisely in different contexts. This study aims to describe the types of registers used in the user experience (UX) filed by Nielsen Norman Group. The data is qualitatively analyzed. Each term found in the sample that can be considered a register will be grouped into kinds of word formation, dimensions of register, and functions of register. The results show that there are 11 compound words and two abbreviations. According to Pateda’s classification of the functions of the register, it can be said that seven of eight articles apply the oratorical (frozen) function, as these articles tell the audience how to do something in the right way. This study proved that the User Experience field also has its own register. Some words and phrases tend to be used among User Experience practitioners only.
Analisis Bentuk-Bentuk Kekerasan Verbal Dalam Serial Anime “Lookism” Karya Park Tae Joon
Authors: Sumi Sumiati , Sulastri Saptiana
Published: January 2024

Riset ini bertujuan untuk menguraikan tentang analisis bentuk-bentuk kekerasan verbal dalam serial anime Lookism karya Park Tae Joon. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini adalah serial anime Lookism karya Park Tae Joon, sementara data penelitian ini yaitu perkataan, kalimat, dan percakapan dalam sumber data yang mengambarkan tentang kekerasan verbal. Penelitian ini menerapkan metode kualitatif serta pendekatan deskriptif, mengkaji tentang manuskrip yang berupa serial anime Lookism yang diperoleh dari platform Netflix, teknik yang diterapkan pada riset ini ialah teknik analisis konten. Berlandaskan hasil temuan menunjukan bahwa diperoleh 25 data kekerasan verbal yang terkandung dalam serial anime Lookism, peneliti mengklasifikasikan kedalam 5 kelas kekerasan verbal yakni; merendahkan, memberi nama julukan, degradasi, mengancam, dan mengatur. Berlandaskan klasifikasi tercatat peneliti mendapat 6 data ujaran merendahkan, 4 data ujaran memberi nama julukan, 5 data ujaran  degradasi, 6 data ujaran mengancam, dan 4 data ujaran mengatur.
Pendampingan dan Pemberdayaan Peserta Didik Sekolah untuk Meningkatkan Jiwa Entrepreneurship melalui Kegiatan Festival Kuliner
Authors: Riswanto Dody
Published: January 2024

Entrepreneurship adalah usaha kegiatan yang berlandaskan pada ide, gagasan, konsep, inovasi, dan kreativitas. Entrepreneurship wajib dimiliki oleh semua orang termasuk peserta didik sekolah. Peserta didik yang berfokus pada materi yang bersifat teoretical sangat memerlukan implementasi teori di lapangan yang bersifat praktikal diantaranya adalah kegiatan festival kuliner. Kegiatan festival kuliner dapat membangun konsep berpikir peserta didik yang mengacu pada pendidikan kewirausahaan. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat mitra atau dosen abdimas di SMA Sunda Kelapa adalah 1) Proses membuat masakan yang dimulai dari ide atau tema masakan, penyiapan budgeting keuangan, kerjasama atau kolaborasi dengan wali kelas dan teman sebaya, manajemen konflik pada saat pembuatan makanan dan minuman, merupakan proses tahapan usaha yang dapat menumbuhkan jiwa entrepreneurship pada peserta didik. 2) Melatih jiwa entrepreneurship pada peserta didik tidak harus dimulai dengan bisnis membuka toko, atau lapak besar yang memakan biaya besar. Jiwa entrepreneurship bisa dilatih melalui ide-ide, gagasan, konsep, inovasi serta kreativitas yang menghasilkan satu kesimpulan yang berujung pada terlaksananya produk atau prototype untuk memulai usaha baru.

 
ASSISTÊNCIA DE ENFERMAGEM DIANTE DO DIAGNÓSTICO PRECOCE DA DEPRESSÃO PÓS-PARTO
Authors: PEREIRA TAVARES DE ALCANTARA PATRICIA , Alves Bezerra Josefa Iara , Lopes Moreira Maria Regilania , Rocha Siebra Isabela , Alves da Silva Ana Karoline , Alves Feitosa Francisca Evangelista , De Sousa Oliveira Maria Jeny , De Lima Maria Anelice
Published: January 2024

A gravidez é um período biologicamente natural, no qual a mulher vivencia significativas modificações físicas, hormonais e reformulação do seu papel social. Muitas circunstâncias típicas do puerpério podem levar a mulher a sentir-se angustiada e ansiosa, tornando-a mais susceptível ao risco para o desenvolvimento da tristeza materna, melancolia pós-parto ou baby blues, podendo levar a quadros depressivos mais graves, implicando na diminuição do autocuidado e para o cuidado com os filhos. Este trabalho teve como objetivo verificar como ocorre a assistência de enfermagem diante do diagnóstico precoce da depressão pós-parto. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório, do tipo descritivo, com abordagem qualitativa, que utilizou uma investigação em campo. Os dados foram coletados durante os meses de fevereiro e março de 2021, por meio  de uma entrevista semiestruturada individual. Os participantes da pesquisa foram os profissionais enfermeiros das unidades básicas de saúde do município de Iguatu. Os dados foram analisados através da análise de conteúdo de Bardin. O estudo foi aprovado com o seguinte CAAE: 36217420.4.0000.5055. Os resultados trouxeram que os entrevistados demonstram compreensão sobre o assunto, enfatizando a importância da detecção precoce e a identificação de sinais de alerta. Entretanto constatou-se que há uma carência de discussões no meio acadêmico acerca da temática e pouco aprendizado sobre depressão pós-parto foi percebido durante os anos de graduação das entrevistadas. Ademais, conclui-se que, a criação de vínculo entre enfermeiro e paciente, é uma peça fundamental no rastreamento dos fatores de risco, sinais e sintomas para a detecção e tratamento precoce da depressão pós-parto.
ARTIKEL GAMTEK
Authors: Mardatillah Olivia
Published: January 2024

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Tugas Makalah
Authors: Saputra Hengki
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini membahas tentang perencanaan urutan perakitan produk menggunakan model solid tiga dimensi. Perencanaan urutan perakitan yang baik dapat menghasilkan proses perakitan yang efisien dan efektif. Salah satu tahapan dalam perencanaan urutan perakitan adalah deteksi tabrakan. Deteksi tabrakan bertujuan untuk memastikan bahwa tidak ada tabrakan antara komponen-komponen selama perakitan.Pada penelitian ini, diusulkan metode deteksi tabrakan otomatis untuk perencanaan urutan perakitan produk menggunakan model solid tiga dimensi. Metode ini memanfaatkan data geometris komponen yang diambil dari sistem CAD. Data geometris komponen tersebut digunakan untuk menghasilkan jalur perakitan bebas tabrakan (CFAP). Jalur CFAP tersebut kemudian digunakan untuk menghasilkan kendala urutan perakitan.
Prinsip-prinsip dalam Menggambar Teknik dan Implementasinya Menggunakan CAD Systems
Authors: Kurniasih Ayu
Published: January 2024

Standar menggambar teknik memfasilitasi pertukaran dan pengorganisasian data elektronik yang lebih efisien. Standar ini juga harus diterapkan saat menggunakan sistem CAD. Selain itu, standar CAD dapat membantu pelaku proyek berkomunikasi dengan lebih baik selama proses pengembangan proyek dan meningkatkan kinerja proyek dari desain hingga konstruksi. Untuk menemukan urutan perakitan yang tepat, perencanaan urutan perakitan suatu produk dapat dilakukan dalam tiga tahap: membuat batas prioritas , kemudian mencari urutan perakitan alternatif, dan akhirnya memilih urutan perakitan terbaik. Selama tidak ada tabrakan antar komponen saat dirakit, perakitan akan layak dilakukan. Studi ini menemukan bahwa ada metode otomatis untuk menetapkan batasan prioritas. Jalur perakitan yang bebas tabrakan, jumlah koneksi antar komponen, dan volume komponen adalah beberapa contoh data yang digunakan dalam teknik ini. Studi ini akan menggunakan informasi yang diperoleh dari basis data CAD (Computer Aided Design) untuk mengembangkan proses otomatisasi pembuatan urutan perakitan yang menggunakan gambar solid tiga dimensi (3D) yang disusun dalam bentuk gambar bertumpuk di dalam sistem CAD.
A Comprehensive Study on Integration of Big Data and AI in Financial Industry and its Effect on Present and Future Opportunities
Authors: Ahmadi Sina
Published: January 2024

This study evaluates the substantial influence of AI-technologies in the finance industry, with advancement expectedto accelerate in the next few years. It also forecasts the expansion of AI adoption across various business sectors and the integrationof AI-based operational networks with existing commercial systems to meet consumer demands. The financial industry will blendAI-based transaction channels with established systems, enhancing the customer experience and efficiency. This integration willstreamline and advance transaction processes, making them more responsive to customer demands. The standard change in customerdealings is expected to be a significant transformation in the financial sector. The transformative potential of Big Data and AI in thefinancial sector goes beyond operational improvements; these technologies will create new opportunities for growth anddevelopment, giving financial institutions a modest point in operational efficiency and innovative product and service offerings.This study aims to investigate the overall impact of the convergence of Big Data and AI on the financial industry. It anticipatesincreased revolution, diversification of commercial applications, and smooth AI integration into existing systems. Thesetechnologies will shape the financial environment in the future, offering new opportunities for industry participants and consumers.
Taphonomy matters
Authors: Roebroeks Wil , Gibbard Philip L , Scherjon Fulco
Published: January 2024

Pearce et al. suggest that “… light woodland and open vegetation represented, on average, more than 50% cover” during the temperate phase of the Last Interglacial period in the whole of Europe. We identify some issues with the way they reach this conclusion and propose an explanation of why a regional dominance of open vegetation is suggested by their modelling work: insufficient attention to various taphonomic processes that influenced the palaeontological assemblages recorded from the sites investigated as well as their larger geographical patterning.
Comprehensive Image Quality Assessment (IQA) of JPEG, WebP, HEIF and AVIF Formats
Authors: Kunwar Suman
Published: January 2024

In today’s digital age, evaluating image compression formats is crucial in ensuring optimal image quality.This study offers a detailed analysis of four leading image formats, namely JPEG, WebP, HEIF, and AVIF, utilizing a multifaceted approach. Our assessment considers critical metrics such as Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR), Mean Squared Error (MSE), Structural Similarity Index (SSIM), Compression Ratio (CR), and Encoding and Decoding time. From our study we found HEIF consistently outperformed the other formats in terms of PSNR, SSIM, and MSE delivering high fidelity and quality with less compression ratios. HEIF and WebP also showed strong performance, while JPEG fell short in preserving image quality compared to modern alternatives. Our study also provides insights into each format’s encoding and decoding times, with JPEG being the fastest and WebP showcasing a compelling balance between quality and processing time. Stakeholders can use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an image format that meets their unique requirements.
Speciesism and Perceptions of Animal Farming Practices as Predictors of Meat Consumption in Australia and Hong Kong
Authors: Northrope Katherine , Ruby Matthew
Published: January 2024

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Daily Manifestations of Psychopathology in Response to Stress
Authors: Ringwald Whitney R. , Edershile Elizabeth A. , Mostajabi Janan , Nielsen Sienna , Woods William C. , Simms Leonard , Wright Aidan G.C.
Published: January 2024

Psychological functioning is shaped by how people navigate their environment. Accordingly, psychopathology is often caused and maintained by patterns of responding to the environment that do not meet situational demands. In particular, psychopathology is often expressed in an inflexible or intense manner of coping with stressful situations. Prior research on psychopathology and daily life stress is limited by an overreliance on negative affect reactivity, which neglects the myriad responses that can create problems in a person’s life. In this study, we assessed a broad range of daily manifestations of psychopathology to examine daily psychopathology-stress associations. We conceptualized individual differences in functioning as psychopathology traits and daily fluctuations in the interrelated thoughts, behaviors, and emotions as psychopathology states, with traits and states corresponding to the same domains of functioning (i.e., antagonism, detachment, disinhibition, negative affectivity, anankastia, psychoticism). Data come from two samples enriched for psychopathology (N=112; N=294 participants) who completed daily assessments of stressors and psychopathological states (n=9201; n=4292 days). We used multi-level structural equation models to examine average, within-person associations between stressors and psychopathological states and correlations between psychopathological traits and stress responses. Results showed that (1) most people experience increases in psychopathological states when stressed, and (2) psychopathological traits relate to more consistent and stronger increases in psychopathological states. Our study suggests that psychopathology reflects how people cope with stressful situations, and what distinguishes people with high trait psychopathology from those who experience typical upticks in psychopathology when stressed is the inflexibility and extremity of their responses.
Reducing Use of Seclusion on a Male Medium Secure Forensic Ward
Authors: Rowsell Kathryn , Akinbola Ayodele , Hancock Mark , Nyambayo Tsitsi , Jackson Zoe , Hunt David
Published: January 2024

The reduction of restrictive practices is a priority for mental health inpatient services. Often such practices are considered to increase patients’ feelings of anger, loneliness, hopelessness, and vulnerability. Moreover, such approaches are counterintuitive to both recovery-orientated and trauma-informed practice.Our project, based in a male 15 bed secure forensic ward, aimed to reduce the duration (outcome measure) and frequency (balancing measure) of the use of seclusion by 10% over six months. Following analysis of our local data systems and feedback from both patients and staff we identified that the high levels of use of seclusion, and reluctance to terminate it. These included a lack of awareness of the effective and appropriate use of such a facility, a hesitancy to use de-escalation techniques and an over-reliance on MDT and consultant decision making. We subsequently designed and implemented three tests of change which reviewed seclusion processes, enhanced de-escalation skills and improved decision making. Our tests of change were applied over a six-month period; During this period, we surpassed our original target of a reduction of frequency and duration by 10% and achieved a 33% reduction overall. Patients reported feeling safer on the ward, and the team reported improvements in relationships with patients. Our project highlights the importance of relational security within the secure setting and provides a template for other wards wishing to reduce the frequency and duration of seclusions.
Bridging Social Divides: The Role of Wise Reasoning in Improving Intergroup Relations
Authors: Yang Zhixu (Rick) , Kung Franki Y. H. , Brienza Justin Peter , Chao Melody Manchi
Published: January 2024

Intergroup conflicts spark negativity against opposing groups and fuel social divisions. To improve social cohesion across group differences, effective strategies that help group members deescalate conflict-related hostilities and improve intergroup relations are crucial. Increasing research on psychological wisdom addresses this issue. It offers new actionable insights that will help individuals form more positive attitudes and interactions during intergroup conflicts. In this article, we provide a timely, relevant, and practical review of the role of wise reasoning in improving intergroup relations. In particular, we draw from recent research to introduce the study of wise reasoning, and then we synthesize emerging empirical evidence to argue that wise reasoning helps improve intergroup relations via its effects on promoting cooperation, mitigating affective polarization, and encouraging respectful discourse. Further, we examine the benefits of wise reasoning to explore potential psychological mechanisms. Building on the evidence, we conclude with practical recommendations for more effectively improving intergroup relations to ultimately increase collaboration and solidarity across groups. We encourage more future research and interventions to investigate these promising avenues.
Do model-based and model-free reinforcement learning correspond to goal-directed and habitual actions, respectively? A systematic review.
Authors: Yee Xuan
Published: January 2024

The idea that model-based reinforcement learning (RL) corresponds to goal-directed actions and model-free RL corresponds to habitual actions is deeply entrenched in psychology. To test this hypothesis, we will first review and evaluate the evidence base from behavioral and neural studies. Behaviorally, positive correlations between behavioral parameters that index model-based/model-free RL and goal-directed/habitual actions would support the hypothesis. Neurally, overlapping neural substrates that underlie the model-based/goal-directed constructs and between the model-free/habitual constructs, as well as a dissociation between the neural substrates underlying both groups of constructs, would support the hypothesis. We will then discuss alternative classes of computational theories beyond the model-based/model-free framework that purport to describe goal-directed and habitual behaviour, and compare these theories against the model-based/model-free framework as well as against each other. Some of the alternative theories covered in this review include dichotomy-based frameworks (e.g., value-based vs. value-free), hierarchical frameworks (e.g., action sequences or active inference), and biological frameworks (e.g., actor-critic models). We then outline potential approaches to synthesize the findings and future avenues of research. Overall, we find that model-based RL maps onto certain facets of goal-directed actions but not necessarily onto other facets. On the other hand, there is much evidence suggesting that model-free RL does not track habitual actions.
Neuroaesthetics of Musical Experience: a scoping review
Authors: Rueda-Matus Sebastián
Published: January 2024

The neuroaesthetics of music is a burgeoning field that seeks to unravel the intricate interplay between the human brain and the emotional and cognitive responses elicited by musical stimuli. This scoping review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research in the neuroaesthetics of music, drawing from a wide array of scholarly sources. The review encompasses diverse perspectives, including philosophical, empirical, and computational approaches to neuroaesthetics. It delves into the characterization, classification, and measurement of emotions evoked by music, highlighting the multifaceted nature of emotional responses to musical stimuli. Furthermore, the review explores the potential of mobile brain/body imaging (MoBI) in advancing research in neuroaesthetics, bridging the gap between neuroaesthetics and the creative arts therapies. It also addresses the debate surrounding whether music evokes genuine emotional responses in listeners or whether listeners merely perceive emotions expressed by the music, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of the interplay between music and human emotions. Additionally, the review highlights the interdisciplinary nature of neuroaesthetics, encompassing not only psychology but also computational neuroscience and computer science. It also underscores the need to extend neuroaesthetic studies to encompass diverse forms of artistic expression, including dance, literature, and poetry. The scoping review provides insights into the hedonic and evaluative processes unique to the aesthetic experience of music, shedding light on the need to delve deeper into the hedonic and evaluative dimensions of music within the realm of neuroaesthetics. Moreover, it emphasizes the role of arousal during esthetic processing and its relative oversight in neuroaesthetics, underscoring the need to consider arousal alongside valence in the study of emotional responses to music. The review also addresses the potential for applying characteristics of music effective in inducing emotional responses in humans to other species, highlighting the broader implications of neuroaesthetics beyond human experiences. In conclusion, this scoping review offers a comprehensive synthesis of the current state of research in the neuroaesthetics of music, providing a foundation for future investigations in this burgeoning field.
Virtual reality in functional neurological disorder: A theoretical framework and research agenda for use in the real world
Authors: Brouwer David , Morrin Hamilton , Nicholson Timothy , Terhune Devin B. , Schrijnemaekers Michelle , Edwards Mark , Gelauff Jeannette , Shotbolt Paul
Published: January 2024

Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a common and disabling condition at the intersection of neurology and psychiatry. Despite remarkable progress over recent decades, the mechanisms of FND are still poorly understood and there are limited diagnostic tools and effective treatments. One potentially promising treatment modality for FND is virtual reality (VR), which has been increasingly applied to a broad range of conditions, including neuropsychiatric disorders. FND has unique features, many of which suggest the particular relevance for, and potential efficacy of, VR in both better understanding and managing the disorder. In this review we describe how VR might be leveraged in the treatment and diagnosis of FND (with a primary focus on motor FND given its prominence in the literature), as well as the elucidation of neurocognitive mechanisms and symptom phenomenology. First, we review what has been published to date on the applications of VR in FND and related neuropsychiatric disorders. We then discuss the presumed mechanism(s) underlying FND, focusing on the features that are most relevant to VR applications. Finally, we discuss the potential of VR in (1) advancing mechanistic understanding, focusing specifically on sense of agency, attention, and suggestibility, (2) overcoming diagnostic challenges, and (3) developing novel treatment modalities. This review aims to develop a theoretical foundation and research agenda for the use of VR in FND that might be applicable or adaptable to other related disorders.
Confidence and metacognition
Authors: Miyoshi Kiyofumi , Webb Taylor , Rahnev Dobromir , Lau Hakwan
Published: January 2024

Humans are not passive recipients of information from the external world. They are “metacognitive” agents, actively engaged in self-referential monitoring of internally expressed information. This introspective insight in turn enables proactive behavioral adjustments, facilitating efficient learning, preventing erroneous actions, and promoting information exchange with others. The study of metacognition has witnessed a recent expansion, incorporating a fusion of computational modeling, neuroimaging, machine learning techniques, and other interdisciplinary approaches. This chapter serves as an invitation for readers to explore the introspective realm of metacognition, providing an overview of the latest research findings.
A Critical Appraisal of the Evidence on Racial Disproportionality in Special Education
Authors: Fish Rachel Elizabeth , Shores Kenneth , Souto-Maior Joao
Published: January 2024

The under-representation of Black students in special education relative to White students has been identified by recent research as a key equity consideration. We provide six quantitative cri-tiques of the extant literature that should give pause to researchers and policymakers who have concluded the under-representation in special education for Black students is a robust quantita-tive result. These six critiques are: (i) use of test scores as controls to create non-equivalent com-parison groups, (ii) use of colliders as controls, (iii) overuse of same data exaggerates robustness, (iv) overused data are not accurate samples of special education population, (v) over-reliance on regression adjustment over other matching-type estimators, and (vi) inattention to generalizability and heterogeneity of special education placement differences. We identify specific research ques-tions and potential approaches that are needed before firm conclusions about under-representation in special education can be reached.
Varietal level comparison of Moringa oleifera Lam. for phytochemical constituents and antifungal properties against Fusarium oxysporum and Albugo candida
Authors: Yadav Sonali , Mathur Jyoti
Published: January 2024

Background: The main objective of this work was to examine the chemical components, antioxidant and antifungal activities of an ethanolic extract of three Moringa oleifera varieties (PKM-1, PKM-2, and ODC-3) against selected fungal strains. The ethanolic extract was prepared using the Soxhlet extraction method. The extracts of three different varieties were tested for antioxidant activity as well as antifungal activity against Fusarium oxysporum and Albugo candida using the disc diffusion method, and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values were determined using the micro dilution method. Using the FTIR technique, spectrophotometer equipment was used to identify the distinctive peak values and functional groups. HPLC and GCMS were used to determine the phytochemical profiles of the three variants. Results: The preliminary phytochemical investigation revealed the presence of numerous secondary metabolites in all three M. oleifera types. The PKM-1 cultivar had a considerably higher total phenolic content (99.93 ± 0.239 mg GAE /g) than the PKM-2 and ODC-3 varieties of M. oleifera (81.58 ± 0.369 and 91.73 ± 0.254 mg GAE/g). The flavonoid content of the PKM-1 variety (135.3 ± 0.494 mg QE/g) was maximum than that of the PKM-2 and ODC-3 varieties (106.9 ± 0.553 and 117.1 ± 0.413 mg QE/g). In the DPPH and H2O2 assays, the PKM-1 variant was the most potent inhibitor (IC50) compared to the other two varieties. Antifungal activity testing demonstrated that all the three varieties suppress the growth of both the fungal strains such as F. oxysporum and A. candida with a mean zone of inhibition. FTIR examination of ethanol extract of Moringa types (PKM-1, PKM-2 and ODC-3) revealed the presence of distinct functional chemical classes at a variety of characteristic bands. GCMS analysis confirmed the presence of 25 metabolites in M. oleifera PKM-1 and 23 compounds in PKM-2 varieties. Conclusion: The results showed that M. oleifera has a diverse set of phytoconstituents with considerable antioxidant and antifungal effects, confirming its applicability in a wide range of applications.
Musculoskeletal Pain and its Ergonomics Risk Factors among School Teachers from Tamil Nadu, India: a Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Sankar Gowthaman , Ganesan Vijayakrishnan , Katam Indraja , Bincy K.
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Teachers are often exposed to occupational hazards like musculoskeletal pain which may force them to early retirement from their jobs, affecting their quality of life. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among government school teachers and to assess its ergonomic risk factors.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among government school teachers in Kundrathur Block, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu, India. The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to estimate the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain. The study was conducted from June to November 2019 for 6 months. In total, 400 participants were included in the study. Descriptive statistics like frequency and percentage were used for different variables and the various risk factors as well as inferential statistics like prevalence, confidence interval, odds ratio, and chi-square test were used for finding the association between the dependent and independent variables.
Results: The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among school teachers was 69.8%. Binary logistic regression analysis showed that the factors such as sex (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 2.47; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.47-4.15) with p-value = <0.01* and number of students in each class (aOR= 1.86; 95% CI: 1.12-3.08) with p-value = <0.01* were identified to be significant risk factors associated with musculoskeletal pain.
Conclusion: The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among school teachers was found to be high. This clearly shows the significant burden of this occupational hazard on the teacher’s community, which should be addressed to focus on its prevention.
The impact of safety culture dimensions on workplace accidents: an application in the Moroccan automotive industry
Authors: Salhi Mouna , Chater Youness , Maurady Amal
Published: January 2024

Introduction: There is a general accord that safety culture is multidimensional. but limited research and publications are there about those dimensions. Almost one-third of the publications presenting safety culture definitions do not discuss the safety culture dimension nor the relationship between the safety culture dimensions and workplace accidents.  To further understand the factors influencing this correlation. it appeared appropriate in this situation to investigate the relationship between the safety culture dimensions and occupational accidents. This study aims to identify the safety culture dimensions in the automotive industry in Morocco and its relations with occupational accidents.  
Methods: A study was done with 35 of the largest automotive companies in Morocco. the effects of Safety Culture dimensions on workplace accidents in the automotive industry were examined based on the literature review. and a measurement questionnaire that was created with a sample of numerous automotive workers for 2 months in the winter semester of November and December 2022.
Results: The results highlight that the safety culture dimensions have a strong influence on avoiding accidents especially the safety culture's dimensions which present 40%. In addition, the COVID-19 period had a big impact on the number of occupational accidents in the automotive sector. 40.54% of these occupational accidents occurred between 2020 and 2022.
Conclusion: Based on the results gained from the Questionnaire the common safety culture dimensions are employees’ attitudes or unsafe behaviors, lack of staff participation, and inadequate supervision.
Fear in Eco-turbulence
Authors: Adhikari Bhawani Shankar
Published: January 2024

Fear in eco-turbulence captures the real picture of the present global warming’s, chemical issues, industrial smokes, pollution in different fields and the fear of the environment and the exports who want to avoid such possible disasters for the living creatures. It has attempted to present the facts as it is to give the true knowledge to those people who have no knowledge in this regard. It shows that lots of experts have already warned people to be conscious in it and to address the issues on time for the sake of humanity. It does not blame anyone but awakens the people of all levels to come in the action of preserving and balancing ecology and environment in no time.
Pandemic and the Economy – A Pandemic-Resilient Society.
Authors: Wolfgarten Thomas
Published: January 2024

On 5 May 2023, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the end of the Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for COVID-19. It is important to learn lessons from our experience, including the management shifting from pandemic to endemic. It is the time to create the foundations for a pandemic resilient society, in order to avoid similar health and economic catastrophes for the next time around. Building a pandemic resilient society requires sustainable, long-term financing and resilience requires an inter-sectorial dialogue within society across different sectors, not only within the health sector. This paper provides policy recommendations and a set of good practices to implement structures for a pandemic-resilient society.
Seismic evaluation of historical Pertev Pasha Mansion under February 6 Kahramanmaraş (Pazarcık) Earthquake (Mw 7.7)
Authors: Cosgun Suleyman Istemihan
Published: January 2024

Historical masonry structures with aesthetic aspects play an important role in cultural heritage. However, such structures are vulnerable to seismic effects. Therefore, periodic maintenance and structural evaluations are required for these structures. In this study, a historical masonry building called the Pertev Pasha Mansion, located in Trabzon, Turkey, was selected for the evaluation. The building was demolished in the last few years and has been planned to be rebuilt in its original form. In the study, the finite element model of the building was created based on reconstruction drawings. Modal analysis was performed to obtain the frequencies and mode shapes of the building. Finally, seismic analyses were conducted based on the February 6 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes for two different acceleration records that were collected from different stations, one near the epicenter (Pazarcık station) of the earthquake and the other near the building (Ortahisar station). From the results of the modal analysis, the frequency and mode shapes of the structure were obtained. The displacement and stress results were obtained from the seismic analysis and presented with contour diagrams. At the end of the study, a general evaluation considering the novel Turkish guidelines for historic structures was conducted. According to the results of the seismic analysis performed using the Pazarcık station data, the drift ratio values of the structure exceeded 0.7%, which corresponds to the Collapse Prevention (CP) performance level. However, according to the seismic analysis results obtained using Ortahisar station data, the maximum drift ratio of the structure was 0.001%, corresponding to the Limited Damage (LD) performance level. Consequently, if the building had been built close to the center of the earthquake, it was likely to collapse, but it was estimated that it would have received limited damage because its current location was far from the center of the earthquake.
Thermal and acoustic characterization of nanofibrous polymeric structures for insulation applications
Authors: Kucukali Ozturk Merve
Published: January 2024

Nanofibrous structures are engineered materials for high-end applications. The impact of electrospinning settings on the thermal and acoustic properties of polyurethane (PU) nanofibrous structures is examined in this research. The excellent sound-absorbing properties of PU make it a versatile material that may be used in a variety of acoustic applications. The study focuses on how PU nanofiber morphology, such as fiber diameter and volume fraction, is affected by varying ambient conditions. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) are used to examine the stability and thermal behavior of PU nanofibers. The findings show that raising the fiber volume fraction improves thermal stability and changes the way PU nanofibers behave thermally. PU nanofiber webs provide efficient sound absorption in low and intermediate frequency ranges according to the study's analysis of the sound absorption coefficients. According to the results, PU nanofiber webs may offer novel approaches to noise control, especially in situations where acoustic panel insulation is needed with no weight penalty.
Молдавські монети на подільському ринку другої половини 14 – 15 ст. (за скарбовими джерелами)
Authors: Бакалець Олексій
Published: January 2024

The author of the article analyzes the composition of Podillia coin treasures of the fourteenth - fifteenth centuries, in which Moldovan silver money is found, gives an analogy of the external design and and metrology of the coins of the Moldavian and Podolian principalities of the 80-90s of the fourteenth century, reveals the role of the role of Moldavian coins in the Podillya money market, their place in international transit trade in the studied period.
Intraoperative cortical stimulation mapping with laryngeal electromyography for the localization of human laryngeal motor cortex
Authors: Ammanuel Simon G. , Kondapavulur Sravani , Lu Alex Y. , Breshears Jonathan D. , Clark John P. , Silva Alexander B. , Chang Edward F.
Published: January 2024

OBJECTIVE

The objectives of this study were to describe the authors’ clinical methodology and outcomes for mapping the laryngeal motor cortex (LMC) and define localization of the LMC in a cohort of neurosurgical patients undergoing intraoperative brain mapping. Because of mapping variability across patients, the authors aimed to define the probabilistic distribution of cortical sites that evoke laryngeal movement, as well as adjacent cortical somatotopic representations for the face (mouth), tongue, and hand.

METHODS

Thirty-six patients underwent left (n = 18) or right (n = 18) craniotomy with asleep motor mapping. For each patient, electromyography (EMG) electrodes were placed in the face, tongue, and hand; a nerve integrity monitor (NIM) endotracheal tube with surface electrodes detected EMG activity from the bilateral vocal folds. After dense cortical stimulation was delivered throughout the sensorimotor cortex, motor responses were then mapped onto a three-dimensional reconstruction of the patient’s cortical surfaces for location characterization of the evoked responses. Finally, stimulation sites were transformed into a two-dimensional coordinate system for probabilistic mapping of the stimulation site relative to the central sulcus and sylvian fissure.

RESULTS

The authors found that the LMC was predominantly localized to a mid precentral gyrus region, dorsal to face representation and surrounding a transverse sulcus ventral to the hand knob. In 14 of 36 patients, the authors identified additional laryngeal responses located ventral to all orofacial representations, providing evidence for dual LMC representations.

CONCLUSIONS

The authors determined the probabilistic distribution of the LMC. Cortical stimulation mapping with an NIM endotracheal tube is an easy and effective method for mapping the LMC and is simply integrated into the current neuromonitoring methods for brain mapping.
Navigated intraoperative ultrasound in neuro-oncology: volumetric accuracy and correlation with high-field MRI
Authors: Aibar-Duran Juan Angel , Salgado-López Laura , Anka-Tugbiyele Micheal Oladotun , Mirapeix Rosa M. , Gallardo Alcañiz Alberto , Patino Alvarado Juan Diego , Rico Pereira Marta , Rodríguez Rodríguez Rodrigo , Munoz-Hernandez Fernando , de Quintana-Schmidt Cristian
Published: January 2024

OBJECTIVE

The use of intraoperative techniques to detect residual tumors has recently become increasingly important. Intraoperative MRI has long been considered the gold standard; however, it is not widely used because of high equipment costs and long acquisition times. Consequently, real-time intraoperative ultrasound (ioUS), which is much less expensive than MRI, has gained popularity. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the capacity of ioUS to accurately determine the primary tumor volume and detect residual tumors.

METHODS

A prospective study of adult patients who underwent surgery for intra-axial brain tumors between November 2017 and October 2020 was performed. Navigated intraoperative ultrasound (nioUS) of the brain was used to guide tumor resection and to detect the presence of residual disease. Both convex (5–8 MHz) and linear array (6–13 MHz) probes were used. Tumor volume and residual disease were measured with nioUS and compared with MR images. A linear regression model based on a machine learning pipeline and a Bland-Altman analysis were used to assess the accuracy of nioUS versus MRI.

RESULTS

Eighty patients (35 females and 45 males) were included. The mean age was 58 years (range 25–80 years). A total of 88 lesions were evaluated; there were 64 (73%) gliomas, 19 (21.6%) metastases, and 5 (5.7%) other tumors, mostly located in the frontal (41%) and temporal (27%) lobes. Most of the tumors (75%) were perfectly visible on ioUS (grade 3, Mair grading system), except for those located in the insular lobe (grade 2). The regression model showed a nearly perfect correlation (R2 = 0.97, p < 0.001) between preoperative tumor volumes from both MRI and nioUS. Ultrasonographic visibility significantly influenced this correlation, which was stronger for highly visible (grade 3) tumors (p = 0.01). For residual tumors, the correlation between postoperative MRI and nioUS was weaker (R2 = 0.78, p < 0.001) but statistically significant. The Bland-Altman analysis showed minimal bias between the two techniques for pre- and postoperative scenarios, with statistically significant results for the preoperative concordance.

CONCLUSIONS

The authors’ findings show that most brain tumors are well delineated by nioUS and almost perfectly correlated with MRI-based measurements both pre- and postoperatively. These data support the hypothesis that nioUS is a reliable intraoperative technique that can be used for real-time monitoring of brain tumor resections and to perform volumetric analysis of residual disease.
Predictors of occlusion, long-term outcomes, and safety in a cohort of 674 aneurysms treated with the Pipeline embolization device
Authors: Abbas Rawad , Sweid Ahmad , Salem Mohamed M. , Atallah Elias , Naamani Kareem El , Amllay Abdelaziz , Sioutas Georgios S. , Sambangi Abhijeet , Yudkoff Clifford J. , Dougherty Jaime , Weinberg Joshua H. , El-Hajj Jad , Alhussein Abdulaziz , Alhussein Ruyof , Herial Nabeel A. , Tjoumakaris Stavropoula , Gooch M. Reid , Zarzour Hekmat , Schmidt Richard F. , Rosenwasser Robert H. , Jabbour Pascal
Published: January 2024

OBJECTIVE

By providing a more physiological approach to the treatment of intracranial aneurysms, the Pipeline embolization device (PED) has revolutionized the endovascular treatment of aneurysms. Although there are many flow diverters on the market, the authors report their experience with the PED, the first flow diverter to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration. They aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of PED flow diversion for the treatment of a wide range of aneurysms, as well as to look at factors affecting occlusion.

METHODS

This is a retrospective study of a prospectively maintained database of patients treated with the PED between January 2011 and December 2019. Charts were reviewed for patient, aneurysm, and procedure characteristics. The primary outcomes of interest were complication rates, occlusion outcomes (O’Kelly-Marotta grading scale), and functional outcomes (modified Rankin Scale [mRS]). Secondary outcomes included predictors of incomplete occlusion at 6 and 24 months of follow-up.

RESULTS

The study cohort included 581 patients with 674 aneurysms. Most aneurysms (90.5%) were in the anterior circulation and had a saccular morphology (85.6%). Additionally, 638 aneurysms (94.7%) were unruptured, whereas 36 (5.3%) were acutely ruptured. The largest mean aneurysm diameter was 8.3 ± 6.1 mm. Complications occurred at a rate of 5.5% (n = 32). The complete occlusion rate was 89.3% at 24 months’ follow-up, and 94.8% of patients had a favorable neurological outcome (mRS score 0–2) at the last follow-up. On multivariate analysis, predictors of incomplete aneurysm occlusion at 6 months were hypertension (OR 1.7, p = 0.03), previous aneurysm treatment (OR 2.4, p = 0.001), and increasing aneurysm neck diameter (OR 1.2, p = 0.02), whereas a saccular morphology was protective (OR 0.5, p = 0.05). Predictors of incomplete occlusion at 24 months were increasing aneurysm neck diameter (OR 1.2, p = 0.01) and previous aneurysm treatment (OR 2.3, p = 0.01).

CONCLUSIONS

The study findings are corroborated by those of previous studies and trials. The complete occlusion rate was 89.3% at 24 months’ follow-up, with 94.8% of patients having favorable functional outcomes (mRS score 0–2). Aneurysm treatment before PED deployment and an increasing aneurysm neck diameter increase the risk of incomplete occlusion at 6 and 24 months.