bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of operating cycle type on alginate-like exopolysaccharide and tryptophan production in aerobic granular sludge systems
Authors: Frutuoso Francisca Kamila Amancio , Barros Amanda Nascimento de , Santos Amanda Ferreira dos , Barros Antônio Ricardo Mendes , Rollemberg Silvio Luiz de Sousa , Santos André Bezerra dos
Published: July 2024

As wastewater treatment advances, there is a growing need to remove pollutants and recover valuable resources. This study focuses on the optimization of the aerobic granular sludge process, exploring the impact of varying the anaerobic period on the production of bioresources, i.e., on the synthesis of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), alginate-like exopolysaccharides (ALE — like exopolysaccharides), and tryptophan (TRP). To this end, two sequential batch reactors (SBRs) were used, R1 and R2, fed with acetic and propionic acid, respectively, and subjected to different durations of the anaerobic phase (100, 70, 35, and 0 min) in the total cycle time of 6 h. The results were similar regarding COD, N, and P removal. However, R2 showed greater nitrate accumulation. Statistical analyses highlighted significant variations in SPE concentrations in the different phases (p<0.05) in both systems. ALE production in R1 was highest in the initial phase, decreasing with the reduction of the anaerobic period. However, this trend was not observed in the R2 system (p≈0.13). Tryptophan production remained stable across all phases for both systems. The results reveal that the duration of the anaerobic period significantly influences bioresource production, emphasizing the importance of defining optimal operational conditions for efficient resource recovery in wastewater treatment.
AUTOMATION AND CONTROL OF THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM IN A RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX
Authors: Zolotov A. D. , Ualiev A. E. , Ospanov E. A. , Richart A.
Published: July 2024

Water is the most important resource for human life and all living organisms. Water automation is the management and tracking of water use and control of water in different places. This automated water supply management system for urban areas can be used to uniformly distribute water for their daily consumption and monitor water storage tanks to reduce water losses by estimating water consumption and water level. All these operating steps are linked by a programmable interface controller (PIC) with delay communication via the GSM module and facilitate process control. When designing a water supply system for any facility, it is first necessary to determine how much water and what quality must be supplied to this facility. To solve this problem, it is necessary to take into account as fully as possible all possible water consumers and establish their requirements for the quantity and quality of supplied water.The article explores the issues of automation and control of the water supply system in a residential complex. Modern technologies and approaches to automating the processes of control and distribution of water in residential buildings and complexes are considered. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of smart systems to monitor and manage water consumption, ensuring optimal consumption, reducing losses and improving efficiency. Automation of water supply not only helps save resources, but also increases convenience and safety for residents. The article also discusses examples of successful implementation of automated systems in various residential complexes and prospects for their development in the future.
Discussing the Treatment of Pediatric Cough from the Perspective of the Liver
Authors: Yang Xiaoci , Ding Hui
Published: July 2024

Cough is the most common pulmonary disease in children. Historically, medical practitioners have often approached pediatric cough from the perspective of the lung and spleen, employing treatments such as disseminating lung qi to stop coughing, clearing the lung to dissolve phlegm, and strengthening the spleen to eliminate accumulation. However, clinical practice reveals a close relationship between pediatric cough and the liver. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine theory, whether considering the circulation of meridians or the interrelationship between organs, the liver and lung share a close connection. Additionally, the physiological characteristics of children often include an excess of heart and liver energy and a deficiency in lung, spleen, and kidney energy. Therefore, an excess of liver qi is also an important factor in the development of pediatric cough. Consequently, this paper aims to discuss the impact of liver physiological dysfunction on pediatric cough, summarize the theoretical basis and medicinal practices of treating pediatric cough from the perspective of the liver by past practitioners, and refine the diagnostic and treatment approach for pediatric cough, further leveraging the advantages of traditional Chinese medicine in pediatrics.
Research on the Treatment of Chronic Pulmonary Heart Disease with Traditional Chinese Medicine in Recent 10 Years based on CiteSpace Visual Analysis
Authors: Zhai Yu , Liu Yishu
Published: July 2024

Objective: To investigate the development regularity, research status and future research hotspots of chronic pulmonary heart disease treated with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in recent 10 years by visual analysis of CiteSpace software. Methods: The relevant literatures on the treatment of chronic pulmonary heart disease with traditional Chinese medicine published from 2014 to 2023 in the CNKI database were searched, and the number of documents issued, authors, institutions, and keywords of the included literatures were analyzed using CiteSpace software, and the knowledge map was drawn. Results: After screening, 683 articles were included and 262 authors were included, and Jun Liu and Zhengping Bai were the authors with the largest number of documents issued; A total of 244 research institutions were included, represented by Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine; through co-occurrence analysis of keywords, the frequency of efficacy was the highest; keywords were clustered to form a total of 10 cluster labels; To highlight the keywords, cardiopulmonary function is always a research hotspot in this field, and quality of life, acupoint application, medication rules, and data mining may be future research hotspots in this field. Conclusion: At present, the research on the treatment of cor pulmonale with traditional Chinese medicine is in the bottleneck stage. It is recommended that researchers and institutions strengthen cooperation, carry out high-quality research, give play to the advantages of the motherland medicine, and promote the development of traditional Chinese medicine in this field.
A Case Study on the Emotional Experiences of a Pre-service EFL Teacher in China
Authors: Wu Yulun
Published: July 2024

This study revolves around the emotional experiences of an EFL student teacher in China during his participation of an activity. Data from narrative frames and interviews are used to re-story what emotions he experienced and the findings reveal the participants’ emotions, both positive and negative ones, were inherently connected with motivations, beliefs and identities with implications for professional development activities for student teachers.
Innovative Exploration of the Teaching Mode of Dubbing Major in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Zhang Yuyun , Cui Xiangzhe , Wang Yiming
Published: July 2024

Today, with the rapid development of artificial intelligence, the dubbing industry has ushered in brand-new opportunities and challenges. However, the traditional teaching mode of dubbing major has significant deficiencies in the cultivation of personalized expression and emotional resonance ability, which makes it difficult for students to meet the current employment environment and market needs. This paper aims to propose a series of innovative countermeasures of teaching mode by analyzing the shortcomings of traditional teaching mode. These innovative countermeasures can not only improve the effectiveness of dubbing teaching, but also cultivate excellent dubbing talents with both modern technical literacy and practical ability, so as to provide important support for the sustainable development of dubbing major.
A Corpus-Based Contrastive Study of the Conceptual Metaphors of Warmth and Coolness in Chinese and English
Authors: Zhou Wenhui
Published: July 2024

In this study, four representative Chinese and English temperature word “warm”, “cool”, “wen” and “liang” were searched respectively in BCC and COCA, aiming to find out what are the characteristics and differences and the reasons for these differences of the target domain of the metaphor of warmth and coolness in English and Chinese. The results show that there are 12 and 10 conceptual metaphors with warmth as the source domain in Chinese and English respectively, and 10 and 7 conceptual metaphors with coolness as the source domain in Chinese and English respectively. In both English and Chinese, there are some common and unique metaphorical expressions. In addition, the universality of human experience, common cognitive mode, synesthesia and the increased communication lead to some similar metaphorical expressions in Chinese and English, whereas the subjectivity of human cognition and different cultures lead to some differences in temperature metaphor. This study provides evidence for Lakoff and Johnson’s claim that metaphor is based on our physical experience and has a good reference value for promoting the comparison of language and culture in English and Chinese.
The Impact of Fundamental Analysis on the IT Industry: A Comparative Study Using Wipro, TCS, and Infosys as Examples
Authors: Achuora Nitesh
Published: July 2024

This research aims to help investors understand how to make smart decisions when trading in the stock market, specifically using fundamental analysis. Fundamental analysis is a method that helps investors figure out how well a company is doing by looking at its basic elements. In India, there are many good chances for investors in the stock market because it's well-developed. One area that stands out for Indian and foreign investors is the information technology (IT) industry. However, the IT market can be unpredictable, with prices changing significantly. So, investors must check how well each investment is doing before putting their money in. This study is like a guide, providing insights into how investors can make informed decisions in the stock market, especially when dealing with IT companies in India.
Unveiling Identity: Dian Di La Hai's Identity and Semiotic Play in "How to Become an International Supermodel" on Douyin
Authors: Ye Hongxi
Published: July 2024

In 2022, the Douyin influencer "Dian Di La Hai" rapidly gained popularity on the internet with his video series "How to Become an International Supermodel," attracting significant attention and support from netizens. This paper aims to explore how Goffman's dramaturgical theory of identity and semiotics can help understand this video series. Elements such as ragged clothes, a paper flower collar, the iconic skyward braid, and a rural backdrop are transformed into an international supermodel image, creating a strong sense of contrast and providing immediate visual stimulation, which is the core formula of the series. By bringing back stage acts to the front stage, Dian Di La Hai showcases the essence of dramaturgical identity while breaking the traditional meaning of symbols through the combination of ordinary materials and luxury brands, thus presenting the deconstruction of cultural symbols. This paper delves into the application and impact of dramaturgical theory and semiotics in the context of network society through the analysis of this video series.
The Effect of Meta-Cognitive Skills Management And Skills Engagement On Cognitive Outcome Of Students During Online Learning In Selected Universities In Beijing, China
Authors: yifei Li , Mohd Radzi Norfariza Binti , Hoque Kazi Enamul
Published: July 2024

The fast development of technology has changed conventional educational systems and offers possibilities and problems for online learning settings. The COVID-19 epidemic has sped up the acceptance of online learning, which calls for a review of approaches to improve student engagement and cognitive outcomes. The effect of meta-cognitive skills management and skill engagement on cognitive outcomes during online learning in Beijing, China, universities are examined in this article using a cross-sectional survey comprising 400 students. The results show that meta-cognitive skills management and skills engagement significantly affect cognitive outcomes with skills engagement acting as a mediator. These findings highlight the need to develop meta-cognitive abilities and active participation to raise cognitive performance in online learning environments.
Northern Athapaskan Art: A Beadwork Tradition, by Kate C. Duncan (1989)
Authors: Conn Richard G.
Published: July 2024

Northern Athapaskan Art: A Beadwork Tradition.
Kate C. Duncan. University of Washington Press, Seattle, 1989. 224 pp., 44 color plates, 186 B&W illus., appendix, notes, bibliography, index. $45.00 (cloth).
Potential contamination of groundwater quality in west Algeria by non-biodegradable effluents from public discharges
Authors: Dra Rafik El Arslene , Ramdani Nadia , Medjahdi Malika , Mami Sidi Mohamed , Khettab Zakaria
Published: July 2024

The aim of this work is to study the environmental impact of the municipal landfill in the town of Sidi Bel Abbes (western Algeria), in particular on the water table, which circulates at a shallow depth (Max. 20 m) under permeable soil. The huge quantities of putrescible waste discharged into this landfill generate highly polluting leachate water, rich in organic matter (COD up to 1300 mg/L, 209 mg/L in BOD5), salts and micro-organisms. A physico-chemical study of well water in the region reveals a significant deterioration in the quality of the underlying groundwater. In fact, electrical conductivities (on average 5.75 mS/cm) are common in wells, especially those located close to the landfill site. This indicates heavy contamination of the water in these wells by leachate. As for the organic and metallic load, abnormally high levels (82 mg/l in COD, 40 mg/l in BOD₅, 0.74 mg/L in Cr, 0.45 mg/L in Cd, 0.24 mg/L in Cu, 0.85 mg/L in Ni) were observed, mainly in the wells located near and downstream of the landfill, in the direction of groundwater flow.
A Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): as boas práticas para impulsionar o turismo sustentável
Authors: Steiner Vera Lúcia
Published: July 2024

O presente estudo analisa a relação entre a implantação da Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) nos fabricantes de chocolates do Município de Gramado – RS e o turismo sustentável. Para tal é feito um estudo do turismo sustentável verificando seus principais princípios e atitudes que os empreendimentos turísticos devem tomar para serem considerados sustentáveis.É ponderado sobre a Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ou Responsabilidade Social Corporativa (RSC) como estratégia para atingir o turismo sustentável, minimizando os impactos destes empreendimentos nos destinos turísticos.O objetivo geral é analisar a relação da implantação da estratégia Environmental, Social and Governance – (ESG) com o turismo sustentável considerando os fabricantes de chocolates do Município de Gramado – RS, pois este município é um dos destinos turísticos mais procurados durante o ano todo por turístas brasileiros e estrangeiros. O Município de Gramado, durante o ano de 2023, acolheu em torno de sete milhões de turistas e recebeu do Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial (INPI) o título da Capital Nacional do Chocolate Artesal brasileiro na data de 15 de fevereiro de 2023. O método utilizado é o analítico dedutivo com abordagem qualitativa, por meio de estudo em referências bibliográficas em estudos realizados, teses, dissertações, artigos publicados. É possível concluir que as empresas fabricantes de Chocolates do Município de Gramado – RS, Brasil utilizando a estratégia da Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ou Responsabilidade Social Corporativa/Empresarial (RSC/RSE) irão melhorar seu relacionamento com os fornecedores, residentes no município, turistas, visitantes locais, colaboradores e em especial o meio ambiente desenvolvendo um turismo sustentável.
Inovação, criatividade e o equilíbrio entre o público e o privado: a trajetória evolutiva da propriedade intelectual
Authors: Lima Ricardo Ovídio de Oliveira , Camargo Maria Emília , Montalvão Igor Matos , Pereira Hilton Henrique Cruz Santos , Mascarenhas Neto Aprigio Teles , Linhares Maria do Socorro Cruz , Silva Marina Bezerra da , Biegelmeyer Uiliam Hahn , Triches Divanildo , Moreira Luis Fernando
Published: July 2024

A Propriedade Intelectual trilhou um caminho fascinante ao longo dos séculos, sempre em busca de atingir o equilíbrio entre os interesses públicos e privados, entre o estímulo à inovação e criatividade e a garantia do acesso ao conhecimento e à cultura. Como se verá no texto, essa jornada teve início em 1450 com o Estatuto de Veneza, que protegia invenções, e se estendeu até a Declaração de Doha sobre TRIPS e Saúde Pública em 2001. Ao longo dos séculos, marcos como o Estatuto de Anne em 1705, que reconheceu o valor da criação intelectual, e as Convenções da União de Paris (1883) e de Berna (1886), que estabeleceram sistemas internacionais de proteção à propriedade intelectual, consolidaram a importância desse direito no desenvolvimento social e econômico dos paises. Os objetivos dessa pesquisa é trazer um apanhado histórico e evolucional da propriedade intelectual, abarcando os períodos mais importantes, trazendo as conclusões ao final do texto.
Հայաստանի Հանրապետությունում աղի յոդացման ազգային ծրագրի արդյունավետ ծածկույթի և հղի կանանց յոդային սնուցման կարգավիճակի գնահատման և մշտադիտարկման համար USI FORTIMAS մեթոդաբանության պիլոտային իրականացում։ Տեխնիկական զեկույց
Authors: Aslanyan Hrayr , Gerasimov Gregory , Parvanta Ibrahim
Published: July 2024

Նպատակ ունենալով հնարավորություն ընձեռել աղի յոդացման ազգային ծրագրի բոլոր շահագրգիռ կողմերին պարբերաբար և ավելի քիչ ծախսերով, համեմատած բնակչության մակարդակում անցկացվող ներկայացուցչական հետազոտությունների հետ, հաստատել լավ յոդացված աղով բնակչության բարձր ընդգրկվածությունը և, դրա հետ կապված, պատշաճ յոդային սնուցման կարգավիճակը, ՅԳՑ-ն աջակցել է Հայաստանում “ՖՈՐՏԻՄԱՍ” մեթոդաբանության (սննդամթերքի հարստացման մոնիթորինգ և էպիդհսկողություն) «պիլոտային» ներդրմանը, որն ադապտացվել է շարունակաբար հետևելու երկրում յոդացված աղի «արդյունավետ ծածկույթին»: Ոչ պատահական ընտրանքի մեթոդով ստացված տվյալների առաջնային վերլուծությունը ցույց է տվել յոդացված աղով տնային տնտեսությունների բարձր ընդգրկվածություն (92%): Նպատակային ձևով ընտրված դետքային տարածքներից հավաքագրված 1-ին եռամսյակի հղի կանանց մեզում գրանցվել է յոդի խտության ադեկվատ մեդիան (mUIC 175.3 մկգ/լ): Յոդացված աղի արտադրության, ներմուծման և բաշխման տվյալների երկրորդային վերլուծությունը նույնպես ցույց է տվել վերջին տասնամյակի ընթացքում յոդացված աղով բնակչության մշտապես բարձր սպասվող և գնահատված ընդգրկվածություն: Նորածնային թիրեոխթանիչ հորմոնի 5 mIU/L-ից բարձր մակարդակների տարածվածությունը (յոդային սնուցման կարգավիճակի ցուցանիշ՝ հղի կանանց շրջանում) վերջին 12 տարիների ընթացքում եղել է 3%-ից պակաս, ցուցադրելով ընդհանուր նվազման միտում՝ 2017 թվականի 2,35%-ից մինչև 2023 թվականի 1,39%-ը: ՖՈՐՏԻՄԱՍ մոտեցման՝ Հայաստանում յոդացված աղի ծրագրի «տարեկան» մոնիտորինգի և էպիդհսկողության նախնական փուլի իրականացման ծախսը կազմել է աղի յոդացման ազգային ներկայացուցչական հետազոտության արժեքի միայն մի մասը: Քանի որ Հայաստանի պոտենցիալ «ՖՈՐՏԻՄԱՍ համակարգի» ընդհանուր կառուցվածքը մշակվել է այս նախագծի շրջանակներում, ապա կարելի է ենթադրել, որ ապագայում հնարավոր կլինի երկրում իրականացնել աղի յոդացման ծրագրի մոնիտորինգի և էպիդհսկողության շուրջ 10 փուլ՝ մոտավորապես նույն արժեքով, ինչ աղի յոդացման ծրագրի մեկ ազգային ներկայացուցչական հետազոտությունը։
Exploring new frontiers in nursing education: Assessing the role of generative AI (chat GPT) in aligning family nurse practitioner coursework to AACN’s new essentials
Authors: Sraboyants Tal , Winer Liz
Published: July 2024

Background and purpose: Integrating Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) in higher education, specifically within health sciences, is increasingly recognized for its potential to enhance educational outcomes and efficiency. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) mandates the alignment of Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) programs with its 2021 Essentials, a competency-based educational framework encompassing hundreds of specific standards. This study aims to evaluate a novel use of Gen AI: how effectively can a custom-trained gen AI tool (custom GPT from ChatGPT), align FNP course assessments with the AACN’s New Essentials, thereby potentially reducing faculty workload and improving curriculum accuracy.Methods: Through dialogue and uploading of relevant documents, a custom GPT (called Mapper) was trained from one FNP course to the subcompentencies within the 2021 Essentials. The Mapper was then used to align the assessments from one FNP course. The Mapper’s output was then compared to content expert alignments to assess accuracy.Results: Across all 10 domains of the AACN Essentials, the Mapper aligned with expert analysis with moderate to high accuracy. Initial analysis indicated correct alignment rate from 44% to 93% (average 66%), which improved to 70% (p < .05) upon further refinement of the Mapper tool by content expert. Potential novel alignments (average 26%), and misalignments (average 9%), provided by the Mapper were critically reviewed, leading to adjustments to the content expert’s original alignment, which enhanced the overall precision of the alignment. For example, misalignments were reduced to only 5% (p < .05). In post-analysis, Mapper aligned AACN subcompetencies incorrectly on average 4%, while the lead faculty was incorrect on average 6%.Conclusions: Gen AI has the potential to streamline the complex process of aligning curriculum to national standards. The GPT demonstrated a significant capacity to assist in this task with minimal error rates, but expert oversight remained crucial to ensure accuracy and relevance. This synergy between Gen AI and human expertise points to a promising avenue for enhancing curriculum development and alignment processes in nursing education and other disciplines.
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care
Authors: Naamat Abeid
Published: July 2024

The complication associated with bacteriuria during pregnancy not only result increase morbidity of the mother but also have detrimental effects on the fetus which may result in preterm labor, fetal growth retardation, hypertension and anemia. Studies have shown that the fetal mortality rate was 2.4 times higher than in pregnancy associated with urinary tract infection.This study conducted to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women. A cross-sectional study carried out during the year 2017 at a tertiary care hospital Alkhadra in Tripoli/Libya. 200 pregnant women aged between 19-43 years attending the obstetrics and gynecology clinics were included in this study. From these patient’s mid- stream clean catch urine samples were collected and processed. The following information were obtained from the patients; demographic data, parity, abortion history, history of UTI, history of DM, Urine culture result, type of organism. The minimum age was 19 years and the oldest was 43 years old. The mean maternal age of the cases was 29.2 ± 3.1 years. The multiparous cases were 61% and 48% of women had positive history to UTI before the study, also only 4% of cases were diabetic, regarding the time of diagnosis 18% were diagnosed at first trimester and 46% at the 2nd trimester while 36% diagnosed at the 3rd trimester. Regarding the urine culture results only 23% of cases had significant bateriuria and 8% had insignificant bateriuria, 14% the result was contaminated and 55% of cases their results were sterile, E. coli was the most predominant organism in the current study. The prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women (23%) was comparable with similar studies in other countries. The most common uropathogens isolated in this study were E.coli followed by K. pnuemoniae.
Prospective Study of the Recovery of CD4+ T cell Subsets and Their Relationship to the Overall Survival Following Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.
Authors: Eida Elmansorry
Published: July 2024

The immune recovery (IR) following the allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) is an advancement procedure that fundamentally correlated to the curative success. It is critical to understand the interfering factors in IR to prevent the HSCT-related mortality. The factors influencing CD4+T cell recovery post (HSCT) are not well totally characterized. This work was conducted to analyze the kinetics of CD4+T cell subsets recovery post HSCT, and to correlate their reconstitution with different factors that may influence the overall survival following HSCT. We prospectively evaluated the clinical outcomes and CD4+ T lymphocyte subtypes regeneration kinetics at different time-points of 22 patients with allogeneic HSCT for malignant and non-malignant diseases from 2007 to 2008. Statistics (means, minimal, and maximal values) were used to describe patient baseline characteristics. Results were presented as absolute count of CD4+ T cells, % of naive and memory subsets, and p-values. Thymus-independent pathways were responsible for the rapid recovery of memory CD4+T cells less than 6 months after HSCT. Thymus-dependent pathways were activated between 6 and 12 months in the majority of patients with increasing counts of naive CD4+ T cell. Furthermore, increasing patient age and chronic GVHD predicted the slow naive T cell recovery and also predicted high memory T cell numbers. The proper CD4 + reconstitution was associated with younger age, a non-malignant disease and a lower incidence of acute graft-versus-host disease ≥ grade 2. Additionally, the CD4+ T lymphocytes recovery ≥ 200/µl was associated with a higher overall survival. Different factors affected the IR post the allo-HSCT. The CD4+ count ≥ 200/µl was a simple IR predictor of overall survival and better clinical outcome following allogeneic HSCT.
Attitude of Libyan Pharmacist In Western Regionof Libya Toward Zantac With drawal
Authors: Ishrayhah Mabroukah Amr , Ibrahiem Einass ragab
Published: July 2024

Post-marketing drug withdrawals can be associated with various events, ranging from safety issues such as reported deaths or severe side-effects, to a multitude of non-safety problems including lack of efﬁcacy, manufacturing, regulatory or business issues. During the last century, the majority of drugs voluntarily withdrawn from the market or prohibited by regulatory agencies was reported to be related to adverse drug reactions. Understanding the under lying mechanisms of toxicity is of utmost importance for current and future drug discovery. A questioner review about Libyan pharmacist attitude toward  Zantac withdrawal in the western region of Libya. Thedata then was evaluated by Microsoft Excel software for analysis. The total number of responses received was 67, and these responses were from different cities in the west of Libya during 6months study 2020. Highlighting the different sources of knowledge regarding the withdrawal decision,  64.1 % got the information through social media. 32.8 % of the pharmacists after getting the information regarding Ranitidine withdrawal  returned it to the company from which bought it. 83.6% of the pharmacist when asked about ranitidine cause of drawing clarified that the ranitidine contains carcinogenic substances. 37.3% of participants mentioned that pharmacovigilance means the detection of problems related to drugs after marketing and use by patients. The aim of this work is to know whether Libya really has drug control and how to deal with medicines that are withdrawn from the market by international organizations andto analyze the  know ledgeand attitudeof Libyan pharmacists in western region of Libya about Zantac withdrawn from the market. From  the results of a questionnaire conducted in the western regions about knowledge and attitude of Libyan pharmacists toward Zantac withdraw from the market, we concluded that a small percentage of Zantac products have been withdrawn and the doctors are still prescribing and pharmacists are dispensing ranitidine, whether it is OTC or POM.
Functional Cerebral Blood Flow Images by Positron Emission Tomography
Authors: Koshlaf Mona , Amer Mohamed
Published: July 2024

In this study functional cerebral blood flow images (CBF) were generated using positron emission tomography (PET) for three different protocols. In the first protocol, C15O2  was inhaled by the patient for length of time 2.0 min (activity 6MBq/ml).  In the second protocol,  H215O was infused to the patient (2000 GBq/ml). In the third protocol a bolus of water was injected over a short time 5.0 sec (5000 GBq/ml). For each of these protocols, the optimum integral time for CBF images was evaluated. Thereafter, comparison between the three different protocols was made on the basis of relative error on CBF. Dynamic and integral analysis based on the Kety Model were applied to a dynamic sequences of positron emission tomographic scans collected during and following the administration of tracer. The dynamic analysis was used to correct continuously monitored arterial whole-blood activity for delay and dispersion relative to tissue scans. An integral analysis, including correction for this delay and dispersion was then used to calculate CBF on a pixel –by- pixel basis. Three computer programmers (TRACRS, MODELS and TURBCBF) were used to calculate CBF and generate functional CBF images. From these different dynamic studies, the calculations predict that, the statistical errors in CBF, delay and dispersion in the case of the third protocol were small compared with the first protocol. Also the effect of varying scanning time on relative error of CBF were investigated for the three different protocols.
Visualizing Humans Contributions to Tax Complience Research: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Arifin Firmansyah , Fitri Nuri Annisa
Published: July 2024

Understanding the factors influencing taxpayer compliance with tax laws continues to be a focal point for many researchers. This study presents a bibliometric and visual analysis of tax compliance, particularly focusing on the research clusters related to tax compliance, covering studies published between 1977 and 2024 and indexed in the Dimensions database. The analysis aims to provide insights and guidance for future research in the field of tax compliance. A total of 500 studies on Tax Compliance were identified in the Dimensions database, with the majority being articles published in international journals. Australia, Austria, Canada, Italy, and the United States emerged as the most productive countries in terms of Tax Compliance publications. Additionally, a notable trend is the increasing number of multidisciplinary studies conducted by authors from various countries, particularly concerning human factors. This study recommends exploring multiple databases and refining future research through several clusters identified from these findings. Thus, researchers can gain a more comprehensive understanding of the complexity of Tax Compliance and the various clusters influencing it. The bibliometric mapping and visualization of Tax Compliance provide a foundation for advancing knowledge and promoting informed investigations in the field of human behavior regarding tax compliance
Pengaruh Ekonomi, Pengetahuan, Dan Pelayanan Petugas Kesehatan Terhadap Kunjungan Pemeriksaan Kehamilan Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Cilebut
Authors: Pratiwi Dessy Anggryani
Published: July 2024

Introduction: A pregnancy check-up visit is a visit by a pregnant woman to a midwife or doctor as early as possible since she feels she is pregnant to get pregnancy services/care. Nationally in 2010, the K1 coverage was 95,26% and the K4 coverage was 85,56%. The economy, knowledge, and services of health workers are factors that influence prenatal care visits. This study aims to determine the effect of health workers' economy, knowledge, and services on antenatal care visits in the working area of ​​the Cilebut Health Center in 2022.
Methods: The research method is a quantitative cross-sectional approach. The population in this study was 150 pregnant women who were in the working area of ​​the Cilebut Health Center. The research sample was determined based on the simple random sampling technique with the calculation of the Slovin formula so that a sample of 60 respondents was obtained.
Results: The results showed that there was an influence of economics (p-value 0,035); knowledge (p-value 0,000); and health worker services (p-value 0.000) on antenatal care visits.
Discussion: The study concludes that there is an economic influence, knowledge, and services of health workers on antenatal care visits in the working area of ​​the Cilebut Health Center in 2022. Suggestions for pregnant women are expected to increase knowledge and understanding for pregnant women so that they are more disciplined in conducting prenatal check-ups.
Hubungan Pengetahuan, Sikap Dan Peran Tenaga Kesehatan Dengan Deteksi Dini Kanker Payudara (SADARI) Pada Remaja Putri Di SMAN 1 Mauponggo
Authors: Kutu Veronika
Published: July 2024

Introduction: BSE (Breast Self-Examination) is an examination that every woman easily does to look for lumps or other abnormalities. The factors that govern the behavior of the successful conduct BSE technique are health professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and roles. The purpose of this study was to determine the relation of knowledge, attitude, and the role of health workers with the BSE test in teenagers in grades XI and XII SMAN 1 Mauaponggo.
Methods: This research uses a survey method with cross-sectional analysis. The population of this study was 96 students mostly girls in grades XI and XII of SMAN 1 Mauponggo using a quota sampling technique. The data collection techniques in this study used primary data with a questionnaire. This data was analyzed using a chi-square statistical test.
Results: The results of the study there is a significant relationship between knowledge (p-value = 0,005); the role of health workers (p-value = 0,000); and no significant relationship between attitude (p-value = 1,00) with the breast self-examination.
Discussion: The conclusion of this study is there is a relationship between knowledge and the role of health professionals in the BSE test. There is no relation between attitudes with the BSE test
Talent Management Program in a State University and College (SUC)
Authors: Refuncion Jr. Jose Marlon J
Published: July 2024

The study intends to find out the existing Talent management program and practices of SUC and determine the extent of implementation of Talent management. The researcher used simple random sampling results of about 142 employee-respondents and it was held in Samar State University. A descriptive-evaluative survey design was used to assess the talent management practices and strategies presently implemented within the locale of the study. Talent management practices of the SUC resulted from the majority of various ‘yeses’ in the form of frequency. Employee engagement practices, suggestion boxes, and training Needs Survey resulted in 138 (95.50) and 114 (80%) yeses from the employee-respondents. It was emphasized that work ethic 121 (85%) and job expertise 121 (85%) are the major characteristics that define talent. It was also suggested that strategies of SUC must provide training and development (87.50%), rewards, and bonuses (77.50%). The study also found out that informal succession planning is exercised with a rating of 80% or 114, thus formal succession management of talents must be implemented. SUC Support in pursuing a doctorate of employees has a compelling score of 110 (77.50%). The majority of employee respondents choose incentives (128 (90%) as monetary and training and development opportunities, and 103 (72.50%) as non-monetary rewards as part of their reward and recognition. The extent of implementation of talent management strategies, and process improvement results to ‘significantly implemented’ except for one ‘company process help work improvement was only ‘moderately implemented’. In management improvement, all resulted in ‘significantly implemented’ same as to work environment improvement. The Researcher suggests that these talent management strategies must be fully implemented as an anchorage for the success of talent retention and the satisfaction of employees within SUC.
Exploring EU’s Self-narratives in State of the Union Addresses (2010-2023):From Ambition to Consolidation
Authors: Lund Nielsen Magnus
Published: July 2024

This article examines the evolution of the EU’s self-perception as a global actor over the past decade by analysing twelve State of the European Union addresses (SOTEU) from 2011-2023. By combining Niklas Luhmann’s system theory with narrative theory as presented by Miskimmon, Roselle, Chaban, et al., the article conducts study of each speech. A series of ‘matrixes of narrative logics’ position the identified narratives of each speech on the two axes posed by system theory and narrative theory. The analysis reveals a significant shift in the EU’s self-perception as a global actor over the past decade. Through the SOTEUs, the EU recognizes and communicates its self-vision of economic influence, regulatory prowess, and foreign policy values. It also narrates its transformation from enthusiastic involvement in global politics to a well-established civilian and regulatory global force.The article argues that the EU’s self-narratives projected through SOTEUs mirror conceptualizations of the EU found in relevant academic literature. It finds some continuity in the EU self-perception but also a gradual change. From a vocal ambition to federalize in the early years of the SOTEUs, the EU grows more content with its structural composition although wishes to reform resurface in the latest speech. The EU also comes to see itself as gradually more established on the world stage.
Neocolonialism in Disguise? The European Commission’s Trade and Sustainable Development Discourse
Authors: Govaert Laura
Published: July 2024

In the last two decades, human, labour, and environmental provisions have become a core pillar of European trade policy (TP) through the inclusion of Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD). They were widely criticized because of mismatched and limited provisions, lacking civil society inclusion, institutional and legal weakness, which raises the question if its involvement in national policy and actions are suitable and proportional to the benefits for partner countries. This article investigates how the chapters possibly exercise indirect control by looking at neocolonial characteristics. A selection of communications from the European Commission will be subjected to a post-structuralist discourse analysis and a framework based on three identified modes of neocolonialism and their characteristics.This research shows how ‘sustainable development’ has become an empty signifier to which a wide range of geopolitical, neoliberal, and value-loaded elements are connected by logics of equivalence. Sustainable development becoming more central has enabled neocolonial practices to become deeper and more prevalent, with neoliberalization, superior knowledge, asymmetric trade relations, and asymmetric diplomatic relations being the most prominent. Finally, it concludes that this vagueness around ‘sustainable development’ serves as a tool to preserve the European Union’s (EU’s) economic power, resulting in an increasing indirect control over its partners.
Regressive Purifizierung und exemplarische Betrachtung. Polemische Bemerkungen zur Integration der Archäologie mit der schriftlichen Geschichte und Sprachwissenschaft bei der ethnischen Deutung des Fundgutes
Authors: Klejn Leo S.
Published: July 2024

Die Archäologie ist nicht imstande und nicht berechtigt, die ethnische Deutung ihres Materials allein, ohne Integration mit der schriftlichen Geschichte und Sprachwissenschaft, vorzunehmen. Die Aufgabe dieser Integration ist jedoch komplizierter Natur, und die von Kossinna vorgelegten vereinfachten Lösungen wurden von der heutigen Wissenschaft zurückgewiesen. Bei ihrer Kritik der Lehre Kossinnas haben Eggers und Hachmann die Forderung nach einer regressiven Purifizierung aufgestellt, d.h. nach einer reinen, getrennten und umfassenden Bearbeitung einer jeden der drei Quellenarten durch die entsprechende Wissenschaft, bevor die dadurch erzielte Information mit den Ergebnissen der anderen Wissenschaften verglichen werden darf. Da die Synthese die Kenntnis aller drei Wissenschaften erfordert, dies aber beim heutigen Umfang der Wissenschaften unmöglich ist, hat Hachmann die exemplarische Betrachtimg gefordert: Derjenige, der die Synthese vornimmt, braucht diese Wissenschaften nicht als Ganzes zu beherrschen, sondern nur die Analyse eines Teilproblems durch sie. Diese Methodik wurde in dem Buch "Völker zwischen Germanen und Kelten" erfolgreich angewendet: Die Ergebnisse aller drei Wissenschaften stimmten überein. In einem schwierigeren Fall, der in dem Buch "Die Goten und Skandinavien" behandelt wird, hat sich diese Methodik als unzureichend erwiesen: Die Schlußfolgerungen waren unterschiedlich, und die Synthese im Rahmen eines isolierten Problems ohne Stützpfeiler und Orientierungshilfen nicht zu verwirklichen. Allem Anschein nach ist nicht die Beherrschung der Methoden und des Materials einer jeden der drei Wissenschaften erforderlich (sei es im vollen Umfang oder hinsichtlich eines Problems), sondern nur die Heranziehung ihrer Ergebnisse, die dann durch spezielle Synthesemethoden (die noch zu entwickeln sind) bei einer weiten Umfassung der maximal zu überschauenden Gesamtheit der Probleme zu bearbeiten sind. Eine absolute Reinheit der isolierten Behandlung der Quellen im Rahmen jeder der drei Wissenschaften ist prinzipiell unerreichbar. Die Integration der Wissenschaften setzt zwangsläufig mit den ersten Schritten der Deutung ein, da eine Beschreibung ohne Verstehen unmöglich ist und das Prinzip des Aktualismus, auf dem das ganze Verständnis des archäologischen Materials beruht, im Rahmen der Archäologie allein unmöglich ist und in der Quintessenz das Überschreiten ihrer Grenzen erfordert.
Right to be Forgotten as a Legal Protection for The Victims of Electronic Sexual Violence Cases
Authors: Zaltina Putri ,   Universitas Indonesia, Nurtjahyo Lidwina Inge ,   Universitas Indonesia, Fakultas Hukum
Published: July 2024

The 2020 National Commission on Violence Against Women's Annual Records identified the rise of a new type of violence against gender in Indonesia, specifically electronic-based sexual violence (Kekerasan Seksual Berbasis Elektronik/KSBE) which is part of gender-based violence in the digital spaces or Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV). In 2020, KSBE cases increased 300% compared to the previous year. So far, the arrangements for tackling KSBE perpetrators in Indonesia have been inadequate. Existing laws do not contain procedures that are sensitive to victims and lack a human rights and gender perspective. Currently, Indonesia has adopted a new regulation related to handling sexual violence, namely Law No. 12 of 2022 on Sexual Violence Crimes. The authors analyse laws and regulations relevant to online sexual violence and its extension (involving physical action), from the perspective of human rights and women's rights. Thus, several significant regulations apart from the Sexual Violence Crimes Law are discussed, namely the Criminal Code, the Information and Transaction Law, the Anti-Pornography Law, and the Child Protection Law. We argue that protection of KSBE victims must be made the main goal of law enforcement. The loss of the victim's privacy and the dissemination of personal data violate victims’ human rights guaranteed by the state, and therefore derivative regulations regarding the UU TPKS (Sexual Violence Law) need to be issued and existing laws harmonized with it. Moreover, additional special victim rights regulations regarding electronic-based sexual violence are necessary, especially for KSBE acts that require a quick response, such as removing sexually explicit content.
Persistence of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus and porcine circovirus type 2 in bacterial biofilms
Authors: Jacques Mario , Grenier Daniel , Labrie Josee , Provost Chantale , Gagnon Carl
Published: July 2024

The aim of this pilot project was to investigate association of viruses with bacterial biofilms. Our preliminary data indicate that important viral pathogens of swine, namely, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus and porcine circovirus type 2, can associate with and persist within bacterial biofilms for several days.
Immunological, virological, and pathological evaluation of a single dose versus two doses of a one-dose porcine circovirus type 2 subunit vaccine under experimental conditions
Authors: Seo Hwi Won , Duy Do Tien , Park Changhoon , Kang Ikjae , Park Su-Jin , Nam Moon Sik , Kim Yoon Hyeon , Kim Sung-Hoon , Chae Chanhee
Published: July 2024

This study compared use of a single dose to two doses of a one-dose porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) vaccine. Two doses of the PCV2 vaccine administered at 1 and 3 weeks of age (extra-label use) provides no additional protection, compared to one dose administered at 3 weeks of age.
Antimicrobial resistance and virulence factors of Streptococcus suis strains isolated from diseased pigs in southern Italy (Sardinia)
Authors: Tedde Maria , Pilo Cristian , Frongia Marina , Orru Germano , Ruggeri Claudio , Liciardi Manuel
Published: July 2024

Streptococcus suis is a major swine pathogen responsible for important economic losses to the porcine industry worldwide. The objective of this study was to characterize strains of S suis isolated from dead piglets from farms located in southern Italy (Sardinia) between 2012 and 2014, by determining their genotype profiles, antimicrobial resistance profiles, and presence of associated virulence factors in order to evaluate a potential association between antimicrobial resistance serotypes and virulence factors. A total of 39 S suis isolates were examined for possession of virulence-associated factors using multiplex polymerase chain reaction assays. All isolates were tested for susceptibility to antimicrobial agents. Fisher’s exact test was performed in order to study the correlation between antimicrobial resistance and virulence factors epf+/epf-. Genotypes cps2+/epf+/sly+/mrp+/arcA+, cps2+/epf-/sly+/mrp+/arcA+, and cps2-/epf-/sly+/mrp+/arcA+ were identified, representing 18.0%, 74.6%, and 7.4% of the isolates, respectively. A high frequency of resistance was observed for tetracycline (88.9%) and erythromycin (38.9%). No correlation between the virulence factor epf and resistance to multiple antibiotics was found.
Brown-Vialetto-Van Laere (BVVL) Sendromlu İki Olguda Anestezi Yönetimi: Olgu Sunumu
Authors: Kılınç Berktaş Cansu , Göncü Merve İkbal , Adıyeke Özal , Gümüş Özcan Funda
Published: July 2024

Brown-Vialetto-Van Laere (BVVL) syndrome is a disease characterized by lower cranial nerve involvement, lower and upper motor neuron extremity findings, and sensorineural deafness. Respiratory failure (the most common non-neurological finding), muscle weakness, and slurred speech are other features. Less than 100 patients have been reported in Europe in the last century. Since it is a very rare disease, there is not enough data in the literature regarding the anesthesia approach. In motor neuron diseases, there is a risk of prolonged respiratory depression with general anesthesia because neuromuscular blocking drugs can increase paralysis and muscle weakness and residual neuromuscular block may occur. However, since the etiopathogenesis of BVVL syndrome remains unclear, our general anesthesia management in two different patients with BVVL syndrome is described. Keywords: Brown-Vialetto-Van Laere syndrome, pontobulbar palsy, sensorineural deafness, malignant hyperthermia