bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Spatio-Temporal Cluster Detection of Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika Viruses’ Infection in Rio de Janeiro State from 2010 to 2019
Authors: Almeida Paula Maria Pereira de , Câmara Daniel Cardoso Portela , Nobre Aline Araújo , Ayllón Tania , Ribeiro Mário Sérgio , Dias Cristina Maria Giordano , Peixoto Eduardo Mesquita , Rocha Maíra Mendonça da , Carvalho Silvia , Honório Nildimar Alves
Published: July 2023

Dengue (DENV), chikungunya (CHIKV), and Zika (ZIKV) virus infections are widespread throughout the Rio de Janeiro state. The co-circulation of these emergent arboviruses constitutes a serious public health problem, resulting in outbreaks that can spatially and temporally overlap. Environmental conditions favor the presence, maintenance, and expansion of Aedes aegypti, the primary vector of these urban arboviruses. This study assessed the detection of clusters of urban arboviruses in the Rio de Janeiro state from 2010 to 2019. Notified cases of dengue, chikungunya, and Zika were grouped by year according to the onset of symptoms and their municipality of residence. The study period recorded the highest number of dengue epidemics in the state along with the simultaneous circulation of chikungunya and Zika viruses. The analyzes showed that the central municipalities of the metropolitan regions were associated with higher risk areas. Central municipalities in metropolitan regions were the first most likely clusters for dengue and Zika, and the second most likely cluster for chikungunya. Furthermore, the northwest and north regions were comprised clusters with the highest relative risk for the three arboviruses, underscoring the impact of these arboviruses in less densely populated regions of Brazil. The identification of high-risk areas over time highlights the need for effective control measures, targeted prevention and control interventions for these urban arboviral diseases.
Adenovirus Transcriptome in Human Cells Infected with ChAdOx1-Vectored Candidate HIV-1 Vaccine Is Dominated by High Levels of Correctly Spliced HIVconsv1&62 Transgene RNA
Authors: Matthews David A. , Milligan Rachel , Wee Edmund G. , Hanke Tomáš
Published: July 2023

We develop candidate HIV-1 vaccines, of which two components, ChAdOx1.tHIVconsv1 (C1) and ChAdOx1.HIVconsv62 (C62), are delivered by the simian adenovirus-derived vaccine vector ChAdOx1. Aberrant adenovirus RNA splicing involving transgene(s) coding for the SARS-CoV-2 spike was suggested as an aetiology of rare adverse events temporarily associated with the initial deployment of adenovirus-vectored vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, to eliminate this theoretically plausible splicing phenomenon from the list of possible pathomechanisms for our HIV-1 vaccine candidates, we directly sequenced mRNAs in C1- and C62-infected nonpermissive MRC-5 and A549 and permissive HEK293 human cell lines. Our two main observations in nonpermissive human cells, which are most similar to those which become infected after the intramuscular administration of vaccines into human volunteers, were that (i) the dominant adenovirus vector-derived mRNAs were the expected transcripts coding for the HIVconsvX immunogens and (ii) atypical splicing events within the synthetic open reading frame of the two transgenes are rare. We conclude that inadvertent RNA splicing is not a safety concern for the two tested candidate HIV-1 vaccines.
Co-Immunization with DNA Vaccines Expressing SABP1 and SAG1 Proteins Effectively Enhanced Mice Resistance to Toxoplasma gondii Acute Infection
Authors: Sang Xiaoyu , Li Xiang , Chen Ran , Feng Ying , He Ting , Zhang Xiaohan , El-Ashram Saeed , Al-Olayan Ebtsam , Yang Na
Published: July 2023

Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) has many intermediate hosts, obligately invades nucleated cells, and seriously threatens human and animal health due to a lack of effective drugs and vaccines. Sialic acid-binding protein 1 (SABP1) is a novel invasion-related protein that, like surface antigen 1 (SAG1), is found on the plasma membrane of T. gondii. To investigate the immunogenicity and protective efficacy of DNA vaccines expressing SABP1 and SAG1 proteins against T. gondii acute infection, the recombinant plasmids pVAX1-SABP1 and pVAX1-SAG1 were produced and administered intramuscularly in Balb/c mice. Serum antibody levels and subtypes, lymphocyte proliferation, and cytokines were used to assess immunized mice’s humoral and cellular immune responses. Furthermore, the ability of DNA vaccines to protect mice against T. gondii RH tachyzoites was tested. Immunized mice exhibited substantially higher IgG levels, with IgG2a titers higher than IgG1. When the immune group mice’s splenocytes were stimulated with T. gondii lysate antigen, Th1-type cytokines (IL-12p70, IFN-γ, and IL-2) and Th2-type cytokine (IL-4) increased significantly. The combined DNA vaccine significantly increased the immunized mouse survival compared to the control group, with an average death time extended by 4.33 ± 0.6 days (p < 0.0001). These findings show that DNA vaccines based on the SABP1 and SAG1 genes induced robust humoral and cellular immunity in mice, effectively protecting against acute toxoplasmosis and potentially serving as a viable option for vaccination to prevent T. gondii infection.
The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Vaccination Hesitancy: A Viewpoint
Authors: Leonardelli Mirko , Mele Federica , Marrone Maricla , Germinario Cinzia Annatea , Tafuri Silvio , Moscara Lorenza , Bianchi Francesco Paolo , Stefanizzi Pasquale
Published: July 2023

Vaccination hesitancy is considered by the World Health Organization as a danger to global health. In recent years, vaccine hesitancy rates to COVID-19 have been studied worldwide. In our study, we aim to provide an overview of the concept of vaccine hesitancy, with regard to the post-COVID era, and to provide prevention and management strategies. A search of the international literature until March 2023 was conducted in the PubMed database. The 5723 papers found were divided into two groups: prior to the COVID-19 era and from 2021 onward. Papers about the vaccine hesitation phenomenon are becoming more common during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and following the marketing that the vaccine companies have carried out on the different types of COVID-19 vaccines. It is advisable that healthcare authorities, at the national and international level, as well as healthcare professionals, at the local level, should promote a series of activities to reduce the vaccine hesitancy rate.
Harmful Algal Blooms: A Prolific Issue in Urban Stormwater Ponds
Authors: Grogan Amy E. , Alves-de-Souza Catharina , Cahoon Lawrence B. , Mallin Michael A.
Published: July 2023

Nutrient-driven cyanobacteria blooms are an increasingly common issue in freshwater environments, particularly in anthropogenically altered landscapes. As stormwater runoff is one of the largest sources of nutrients for freshwater bodies, stormwater retention ponds in urban and suburban areas are likely environments for harmful cyanobacteria blooms and were thus targeted for an in-depth investigation assessing taxonomic composition, bloom morphological composition, toxicity, and impact of nutrients and other environmental drivers. Eighty-seven algal blooms were sampled from 2019 to 2022 in the greater Wilmington, North Carolina, area. Physicochemical parameters were recorded, and blooms were classified by type (defined as surface mat, surface scum, water column distribution, or benthic mat) and dominant taxa. Blooms of potentially toxic cyanobacteria genera in the water column of stormwater retention ponds were most prevalent. Dissolved inorganic phosphorus was significantly related to chlorophyll-α, Microcystis bloom formation, and the production of microcystin. Seventeen potentially toxic cyanobacteria genera were identified in retention ponds, some of whose blooms demonstrated detectable microcystin. Monoclonal cultures isolated from some blooms were found to produce anabaenopeptin and saxitoxin. The results demonstrate a higher incidence of potentially toxic cyanobacteria over other bloom-forming taxa (chlorophytes, euglenoids, chrysophytes, dinoflagellates, and diatoms) in the 39 water bodies sampled. The frequency of blooms occurring in stormwater ponds and the diversity of potentially toxic cyanobacteria identified suggest such harmful blooms are likely widespread in similar freshwater environments across multiple urbanizing areas. The blooms sampled in this study were all within residential, commercial, or recreational areas easily accessible to people, presenting serious hazards to both environmental and public health.
Longitudinal Velocity Estimation of Driverless Vehicle by Fusing LiDAR and Inertial Measurement Unit
Authors: Zhang Chuanwei , Guo Zhongyu , Dang Meng
Published: July 2023

Aiming at the problem that, under certain extreme conditions, relying on tire force or tire angular velocity to represent the longitudinal velocity of the unmanned vehicle will fail, this paper proposes a longitudinal velocity estimation method that fuses LiDAR and inertial measurement unit (IMU). First, in order to improve the accuracy of LiDAR odometry, IMU information is introduced in the process of eliminating point cloud motion distortion. Then, the statistical characteristic of the system noise is tracked by an adaptive noise estimator, which reduces the model error and suppresses the filtering divergence, thereby improving the robustness and filtering accuracy of the algorithm. Next, in order to further improve the estimation accuracy of longitudinal velocity, time-series analysis is used to predict longitudinal acceleration, which improves the accuracy of the prediction step in the unscented Kalman filter (UKF). Finally, the feasibility of the estimation method is verified by simulation experiments and real-vehicle experiments. In the simulation experiments, medium- and high-velocity conditions are tested. In high-velocity conditions (0–30 m/s), the average error is 1.573 m/s; in the experiment, the average error is 0.113 m/s.
The Yeni Müzik Scene in Türkiye: How did the ‘New Music’ Discourse Change Local Contemporary Music Practice?
Authors: TURAN Dilara , OĞUL Belma
Published: July 2023

Although the field of contemporary music composition in Türkiye is mainly considered an institutionalization grounded on the nation-state ideology and the cultural policies of the early republic period, the political, economic, and cultural changes experienced in the last 30 years have led to the formation of alternative discourses and new institutionalizations in the field. Among these new formations, the 'yeni müzik' discourse - which can be considered as the local manifestation of the 'new music' discourse that originates in the 20th-century art music canon and the new composition scene shaped around it have marked significant differences in the local contemporary music practice. By providing a critical overview of the local history of the field, examining the early emergence of ‘yeni müzik’, and documenting the post-2000s development of this new compositional institutionalization, the present paper proposes ‘yeni müzik scene’ as an alternative formation and discusses how it differs from its predecessor 'Turkish Contemporary Music' in terms of institutional, social and musical practices. Our account of the topic – which has hardly been studied in the literature – benefits from both historiographical and fieldwork practices, hoping to provide a continuous socio-cultural narrative that situates the ‘yeni müzik scene’ within the local history of contemporary music.
Aesthetically Warranted Emotions in the Theme of the Final Movement of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata Op.10 No.3
Authors: BIYIKOĞLU Kaan Muzaffer , ALTINBÜKEN Eray
Published: July 2023

In a video commentary, pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim (2016) discussed the dangers of verbal descriptions of music by presenting two seemingly contradictory explanations about the ‘meaning’ of the theme of the final movement of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata Op.10/3 given by pianists Edwin Fischer and Claudio Arrau. We examined the tempo and dynamic fluctuations obtained from the studio recordings of this theme by Fischer in 1948 and 1954, and by Arrau in 1964 and 1985 by using the Sonic Visualiser software (Cannam et al., 2010), and interpreted these results by using Steve Larson’s (2012) theory of musical forces, and Robert Hatten’s (2018) theory of virtual agency in western music. According to our analyses, the differences in the performances of Fischer and Arrau can be metaphorically correlated with the different meanings these pianists attributed to Beethoven’s theme. We concluded that the seemingly contradictory verbal descriptions of these pianists indicate different aesthetically warranted emotions they aimed to communicate through their performances of Beethoven’s theme.
Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future: The Case of Odumu Music and Dance Among the Idoma People
Authors: OGLİ Godwin
Published: July 2023

Odumu music among the Idoma people in Nigeria has served historical, sociological and entertainment functions. Performed predominantly by male members of the society, female community members are allowed to participate in the dance as a mark of collective cultural identity and responsibility. Communality is a core community ethos among the Idoma which promotes individual expression within a wider communal space. This paper, therefore, examines Odumu musical performance from the angle of its socio-cultural significance as well as its reflection of anthropocentric impact in shaping the environment. In a specific sense, the paper aims to highlight the musical narrative of how the people have encountered and impacted their environment, and how such experience have shaped their cultural expressions using the instrumentality of traditional music and dance. The research adopted observations and interviews as field methods among the Idoma people as well as Odumu performers to obtain data for the research. Analysis of data obtained reveals that Odumu musical performance provides a space for socio-cultural identity, transmission of culture and re-enacting historical facts that promote communal bonding. Hence, it reinforces the larger social sense of belonging. This paper will be of benefit to environmental and cultural scholars by providing knowledge on the intersection of music, culture and the environment among less visible indigenous groups like the Idoma people.
New approaches in the pharmacotherapy of dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis
Authors:   KSMA - Branch Campus of the FSAEI CPE Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Maksimov M.L. , Shnaider K.O. ,   FSAEI HE Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Zvegintseva A.A. ,   KSMA - Branch Campus of the FSAEI CPE Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Published: July 2023

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Dyslipidemia is one of the most significant modifiable risk factors for the CVD development and potentiation. The main drugs in the treatment of dyslipidemia in modern clinical practice are statins, although there are other effective hypolipidemic drugs that are gaining popularity, such as ezetimibe, proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type inhibitors - PCSK9 inhibitors, antisense oligonucleotide (pelacarsen), small interfering RNA - siRNA (inclisiran), and some others. In real clinical practice, the most effective approach to achieve LDL-C targets is adding ezetimibe to a statin (simvastatin, atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, etc.), rather than titrating the statin dose to the maximum possible. The addition of siRNA to statin therapy resulted in a stable, significant reduction in LDL levels by an average of 50% in all groups compared with statin monotherapy.
Cultura organizacional y valores institucionales en los empleados del Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado Cantón Rocafuerte
Authors: Santana Aveiga José Ramón , Macías Calderón Marlon José , Basurto Rendón María Isabel
Published: July 2023

El objetivo de esta investigación fue evaluar la cultura organizacional y valores institucionales en los empleados del Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado del Cantón Rocafuerte. En el desarrollo del proceso se utilizó los métodos lógicos-científicos: inductivo, deductivo, analítico, y la observación directa que permitió detectar el objeto de estudio dentro de su contexto, a nivel empírico se aplicó encuesta a 83 funcionarios públicos del Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado del Cantón Rocafuerte, una entrevista al director del Departamento de Talento Humano del GAD Municipal. Los resultados evidenciaron insuficiente capacitación, socialización y divulgación de la cultura organizacional y valores institucionales, lo que afectó el desempeño laboral de los empleados. A modo de conclusión se evidenció la necesidad de diseñar un Plan de Mejora para fortalecer los problemas encontrados en la cultura organizacional y aumentar el desempeño de los funcionarios y empleados del GAD Municipal en un ambiente armónico dentro de su área de trabajo.
Competencias digitales y aprendizaje visual de la Química en estudiantes de Bachillerato
Authors: Giler-Medina Patricio
Published: July 2023

El objetivo de la investigación fue proponer una ruta metodológica en la aplicación de competencias digitales en el aprendizaje visual de la Química en estudiantes de Bachillerato de la Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional Juan Montalvo, del Cantón Manta en Ecuador, en el período escolar 2022 – 2023. El uso responsable de las tecnologías y la capacidad efectiva de entender, elaborar y compartir diagramas y gráficos se presentó como una limitante en el aprendizaje visual en la asignatura Química. Se empleó el enfoque cuantitativo en conjunto con la investigación de campo en la metodología de la presente investigación. Se utilizó el método inductivo y la revisión bibliográfica. Se aplicó como instrumentos de investigación una encuesta y una prueba metacognitiva en estudiantes del tercer año de bachillerato general unificado. Los resultados indicaron que los estudiantes que utilizaron las TICs, a partir de una ruta metodológica con enfoque en las competencias digitales y el estilo de aprendizaje visual, mejoraron su desempeño académico a corto plazo. Finalmente, se concluyó que la formación en competencias digitales, y su interrelación con el aprendizaje visual, promovió un mejor entendimiento entre teoría, experimentación y formulación en la asignatura Química.
MODERN IDEAS ON THE ROLE OF HEMODYNAMIC DISORDERS IN THE PATHOGENESIS OF ACUTE PANCREATITIS
Authors: Midlenko Oleg Vladimirovich , Midlenko Vladimir Il'ich , Chavga Andrey Ivanovich , Lonskaya Stanislava Konstantinovna , Popondopolo Yakov Dmitrievich , Popondopolo Irina Olegovna
Published: July 2023

Acute pancreatitis remains one of the most common abdominal diseases, causing a large number of both local and systemic complications. Acute pancreatitis has a high death rate. The pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis is complex and needs careful examination. Many authors suppose, that hemodynamic disorders lead to the development of complications, often fatal. Thus, such disorders need be studied separately.
The review is based on the analysis of articles included in such databases as elibrary.ru, cyberleninka.ru, and e-versions of specialized open access journals. All the articles outline modern views on the role of hemodynamic disorders in the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis.
The causes and mechanisms of development of hemodynamic disorders are considered in terms of central and regional hemodynamics, and microcirculation. The authors describe their mutual influence and role in the development of both local and systemic complications of acute pancreatitis.
Contractility disorders can be observed in the pathogenesis of central hemodynamics. They can be caused by a highly active myocardial depressant factor. These disorders are supported and aggravated by other organs and systems with the development of multiple organ failure.
Violations of regional hemodynamics are associated mainly with an increase in intra-abdominal pressure. A direct dependence of intestinal wall perfusion on intra-abdominal pressure is established. Intestinal barrier dysfunction contributes to the infection of necrosis foci.
Microcirculation disorders are the most important element in the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis, often defining its outcome. Microcirculation disorders include angiospasm, venous stasis, microthrombi formation, and interstitial edema. A decrease in local perfusion due to impaired gland microcirculation can cause tissue ischemia and pancreonecrosis.
CYTOKINE BLOOD PROFILE IN PATIENTS WITH DIFFUSE LIVER DISEASE COMBINED WITH EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS AND SECONDARY IMMUNODEFICIENCY
Authors: Perfil'eva Marina Yur'evna , Sotskaya Yana Anatol'evna
Published: July 2023

The aim of the paper is to study cytokine blood profile (CBP) in patients with chronic diffuse liver disease (DLD) associated with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and secondary immunodeficiency (SID), using a combination of drugs with hepatoprotective (arginine glutamate) and immunomodulatory effects (aminodihydrophthalazinedione sodium).
Materials and Methods. The authors examined 66 patients, aged 19–45, with DLD, associated with EBV and SID. The main group consisted of 34 patients, whereas the experimental group enrolled 32 patients. When developing a therapy program for such patients the authors paid attention to a combination of drugs with hepatoprotective (arginine glutamate) and immunomodulatory effects (aminodihydrophthalazinedione sodium). Patients from the main group, in addition to conventional therapy, received combined therapy with the above-mentioned drugs.
Results. All patients were under dynamic observation. Before treatment, patients of both groups had similar CBP imbalance, which was characterized by an increase in pro-inflammatory cytokines – TNF-α and IL-1β and a moderate increase in anti-inflammatory IL-4 and IL-10. After treatment, patients of the main group, who received aminodihydrophthalazinedione sodium and arginine glutamate, demonstrated normalization in CBP parameters, while the parameters of the patients from the comparison group exceeded the norm.
Conclusion. Combined therapy in the complex treatment of patients with chronic DLD, combined with EBV and SID, contributes to the normalization of the studied CBP parameters (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-4, IL-10).
EFFECTIVENESS OF SYNTHETIC IMPLANTS FOR GENITAL PROLAPSE SURGERY
Authors: Ordiyants Irina Mikhaylovna , Aleev Igor' Aleksandrovich , Ordiyants Elena Georgievna , Asatryan Dar'ya Rubenovna
Published: July 2023

The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of synthetic implants for genital prolapse surgery in women of different age groups.
Materials and Methods. 139 patients underwent genital prolapse surgery, vaginal approach, with synthetic mesh and biologic grafts. For the anterior, posterior and complete reconstruction of the vaginal walls, two mesh implants were used: Pelvix (Lintex, Russia) and Prolift (Ethicon Women´s Health and Urology, Johnson and Johnson Company, USA). The size of mesh implant was adapted to each particular case.
Results. The most common intraoperative complication was intraoperative blood loss. During pelvic floor reconstruction with mesh implants, it was 1.8 times and 1.5 times higher in reproductive age and perimenopause respectively, compared with grafts. In postmenopause, there was a tendency to greater blood loss in surgeries with biological grafts. In reproductive age, the frequency of early postoperative complications was the same for mesh and non-mesh repair. In perimenopause, complications were three times more often for mesh repair, and in postmenopause, complications were observed in every third examined patient, regardless of the repair used. Late postoperative complications (pelvic pain and dyspareunia) occurred more often for biological graft: in reproductive age – twice, in perimenopause – 1.5 times, and in postmenopause – 5 times as frequently as for mesh.
Conclusion. Prolapse surgery with synthetic implants is effective, safe and justified in terms of pathogenesis.
ТЕХНОЛОГІЧНІ АСПЕКТИ ВИКЛАДАННЯ «ЗАГАЛЬНОЇ ПЕДАГОГІКИ» (МОДУЛЬ «ОСВІТА ТА ВИХОВАННЯ В МУЛЬТИКУЛЬТУРНОМУ СЕРЕДОВИЩІ»)
Authors: Білик В. М. , Кабанська О. С. , Ялліна В. Л.
Published: July 2023

Актуальність дослідження зумовлена зміною вимог ринку праці до системи вищої освіти щодо підготовки студентів – майбутніх спеціалістів нової формації, спеціалістів-лідерів. Модуль «Освіта та виховання в мультикультурному середовищі» курсу «Загальна педагогіка» займає особливе місце в підготовці майбутніх учителів. Він спирається на опрацювання матеріалів, які надають дві самостійні педагогічні науки: історія педагогіки та порівняльна педагогіка. Розкриваються особливості історичного розвитку освіти, генези та еволюції педагогічних теорій, ідей у різних країнах, традиційних та альтернативних концепцій виховання та навчання, що стає основою для подальшого вивчення циклу педагогічних дисциплін.

Модуль покликаний підвищити культуру студентів, а також поглибити їх знання фактів, уявлень про передумови, фактори, тенденції розвитку світового історико-педагогічного процесу, джерела, методи вивчення та розуміння педагогічних феноменів минулого, шляхи постановки та вирішення проблем виховання та навчання молодого покоління. Педагогічне минуле має важливе значення у зв’язку з необхідністю засвоювати уроки, з’ясовувати витоки, сутність, характер особливостей сьогоднішньої ситуації, шляхи вирішення педагогічних проблем. На заняттях звертається увага на значення глобалізаційної тенденції процесу формування світового освітнього простору на сучасному етапі, національних надбань. У здобувачів формуються уявлення про необхідність безперервної освіти протягом життя, що є фактором самооцінки особистості. Обговорюються питання стану освіти в тій чи іншій країні, цілі та завдання реформ і перетворень, які передбачають збереження та поглиблення диференціації їх освітньо-педагогічної діяльності. Доведено, що здобувач повинен навчитися не просто фіксувати та накопичувати фактичний матеріал, він навчається робити конкретно-історичний аналіз і аргументовані висновки, порівнювати не тільки минуле та сучасне, а й проводити паралелі, знаходити відмінності в сучаснихі освітніх системах різних країн. Загалом модуль базується на перспективі переплетення минулого, майбутнього та сьогодення теорії та практики освіти.

Автори описують приклади форм і методів навчання, різні типи завдань для самостійної роботи студентів, які успішно апробовані в освітньому процесі. Модуль спрямований на підвищення продуктивності самостійної навчальної роботи, ефективний розподіл часу, представлення власних навчальних досягнень тощо. Вивчення теоретичного матеріалу супроводжується практичними заняттями, тренінгами, роздачею відеоматеріалу. Перспективу подальшого розвитку даної проблеми визначає питання соціального партнерства в освіті.
РОЗВИТОК МУЗИЧНИХ ЕСТЕТИЧНИХ ЗДІБНОСТЕЙ ДІТЕЙ ДОШКІЛЬНОГО ВІКУ
Authors: Хао Чжан
Published: July 2023

Під час навчання музиці у дітей розвиваються музичні естетичні здібності через естетичні переживання. Важливим є удосконалення підходів до музичної освіти і пошук шляхів розвитку музичної естетики в контексті курсу музики в закладах дошкільної освіти КНР. Мета статті – окреслити труднощі у формуванні музичних естетичних здібностей та визначити оптимальні шляхи їх розвитку у дітей дошкільного віку в Китайській Народній Республіці. Процес розвитку дитячої музичної естетики є природним життєвим інстинктом. Існує кілька причин, через які вчителям не вдається залучити дітей до розуміння і відчуття музичної естетики, а саме: технічне раціональне навчання ігнорує дитячий музичний інстинкт, духовну трансцендентність, емоційну комунікацію, духовну взаємодію між вчителями й учнями та пригнічує інтерес дітей до навчання; верховенство раціональності та інтерпретації у музичній естетиці узагальнює суб’єкт та об’єкт у досвіді, надмірно посилюючи суб’єктний статус педагогів та послаблюючи індивідуальні ціннісно-психологічні потреби дітей; раціональне запитання у музично-естетичній діяльності ігнорує важливі емоційні, приємні та естетичні якості самої музики, послаблює її духовне просування та неодмінно вбиває внутрішню життєву свідомість музики. Удосконалення музичних естетичних здібностей – це процес як внутрішнього, так і зовнішнього вдосконалення. Інстинкт сприйняття музики у дітей дошкільного віку є передумовою формування музично-естетичних здібностей. У процесі прослуховування музики здатність відчувати та сприймати музику повинна залежати від самої музики. У навчанні музиці діти покладаються на інтуїцію, щоб судити про цінність музики, і під впливом музичних емоцій вони постійно трансформують внутрішню естетичну форму музики на зовнішній музичний вираз і відчувають справжній сенс мистецтва в естетичному досвіді. Музично-естетична діяльність є безперервним складним розумовим процесом, що пронизує психологічний розвиток дитини. У навчанні музиці вчителі закладів дошкільної освіти КНР використовують інтуїцію музичних карт для перетворення абстрактних музичних звуків на звукові та графічні образи, які є як віртуальними, так і реальними. Під час навчання музичному сприйняттю навчальна діяльність має бути якісно спланована, щоб допомогти дітям урізноманітнити своє мислення, розвинути багаті асоціації та домогтися розуміння і сублімації творів. Формування знань і вмінь має тісно поєднуватися з музичними творами, заглиблюватися в сутнісну конотацію музики, посилювати зв’язок музичних текстів із життям, проводити раціональний аналіз, формувати розуміння психологічного і практичного досвіду, ефективно накопичувати музично-естетичний досвід. Під час слухового сприйняття діти розвивають багату уяву, використовують свої власні почуття для інтерпретації музичних конотацій, постійно поглиблюють художню концепцію, слідкують за змінами музики та розвивають індивідуальну естетику. Виховання музичних естетичних здібностей дітей потребує тривалого та неперервного процесу. Викладання музики має дотримуватися концепції «приймання музичної естетики за основу»
Penerapan REST API Untuk Aplikasi Reservasi Dokter Praktik Berbasis Android (Studi Kasus: Klinik dr. Candra Safitri)
Authors: Fallo Albertus Carloson , Wibowo Adityo Permana
Published: July 2023

Reservasi merupakan salah satu hal penting untuk dilakukan ketika pasien ingin berobat di suatu instansi kesehatan. Pada klinik dr. Candra Safitri ini, proses reservasi pasien untuk berobat masih menggunakan cara yang konvensional yaitu dengan memaksa pasien untuk melakukan antri dengan cara datang langsung ke klinik dr. Candra Safitri. Kemudian, ketika pasien tiba di klinik, pasien diminta untuk mengambil nomor antrian yang tersedia pada klinik tersebut. Proses ini dinilai kurang efektif karena pasien harus melakukan antri yang panjang dan menunggu giliran untuk dipanggil ke ruang dokter. Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk membuat sebuah aplikasi android untuk melakukan reservasi supaya pasien yang ingin berobat dapat melakukan reservasi tanpa datang langsung ke klinik untuk mengambil nomor antrian yang tersedia pada klinik dr. Candra Safitri ini. Pengembangan aplikasi ini dilakukan menggunakan metode RAD (Rapid Application Development) dengan tahapan Requirement Planning, User Design, Construction and Cutover. Hasil dari penelitian ini berupa aplikasi reservasi berbasis android dan didukung dengan website admin yang diimplementasikan di klinik dr. Candra Safitri supaya memudahkan pasien dalam melakukan reservasi. Berdasarkan pengujian aplikasi menggunakan metode Black Box, dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa hasil pengujian fungsionalitas dari website admin dan aplikasi mobile pasien semuanya sukses dan semua modul yang dibuat sudah sesuai dengan rancangan sistem.
Aplikasi Penentuan Kebutuhan Pelatihan Berbasis Kompetensi Untuk Peningkatan Kinerja Staf Analis Laboratorium
Authors: Hafidz Mohammad Al , Effendi Pradita Maulidya
Published: July 2023

Di antara tahun 2010 hingga tahun 2015, Laboratorium Parahita sedikitnya menerima laporan kesalahan pemeriksaan < 5 kasus yang dikarenakan kelalaian petugas laboratorium. Belum tersedianya program pengadaan pelatihan yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan kompetensi analis laboratorium menjadi penyebab kelalaian tersebut, karena sebagian besar program pelatihan yang diadakan sama dengan karyawan divisi lainnya. Divisi Sumber Daya Manusia masih kesulitan dalam menentukan apa kebutuhan pelatihan yang tepat bagi analis laboratorium, terlebih lagi proses administrasi pengadaan pelatihan masih belum terotomasi membuat data Divisi Sumber Daya Manusia dan Divisi Laboratorium belum sinkron. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah pembuatan aplikasi berbasis website yang digunakan untuk menganalisis kebutuhan pelatihan bagi analis laboratorium. Data-data yang diperlukan dalam pembuatan aplikasi didapatkan dari hasil pengamatan tidak terstruktur terkait proses pengadaan pelatihan saat ini serta hasil wawancara kepada pihak-pihak terkait. Teknik wawancara semiterstruktur diterapkan untuk menggali permasalahan lebih terbuka. Sebanyak 4 jenis data berhasil didapatkan dan divalidasi oleh Laboratorium Parahita, yakni data level kompetensi, data jenis kompetensi dan toleransi gap, data standar penilaian, serta data materi uji kompetensi. Keempat data ini dianalisis dengan teori gap analysis untuk menunjukkan seberapa besar kesenjangan antara kompetensi yang dimiliki dengan kompetensi yang dibutuhkan Laboratorium, termasuk pada sisi level dan jenis kompetensi yang dibutuhkan. Pada pengembangannya, aplikasi ini menggunakan model SDLC Waterfall. Hasilnya, aplikasi memberikan 4 fitur penting yang dapat mendukung proses pengadaan pelatihan, yakni fitur penilaian uji kompetensi, rekapitulasi uji kompetensi, analisis kebutuhan pelatihan dengan gap analysis, dan fitur pengajuan rencana pengadaan pelatihan yang juga didalamnya dapat mencatat nama trainer dan anggaran yang dibutuhkan sehingga riwayat pengadaan pelatihan dapat terekam otomatis. Seluruh fitur pada aplikasi telah diuji coba menggunakan metode blackbox yang hasilnya semua fungsional aplikasi berjalan dengan baik.
Correlation of Neck Circumference with Body Fat Percentage by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
Authors: Subramanian Senthil Kumar , Rajendran Rajathi , Venkata Vijaya Sai Anumalasetty , Ramachandra Siriki
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Obesity is a significant public health concern associated with various health risks. Accurate and accessible methods for assessing body fat percentage are essential for obesity evaluation. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between neck circumference and body fat percentage, considering bioelectrical impedance analysis as the reference method. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 63 male medical and paramedical students aged 18 to 25 years. Neck circumference, body fat percentage, weight, height, and body mass index (BMI) were measured using standardized techniques. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and significance testing. Results: The mean neck circumference was 37.4 cm (SD = ±1.6), and the mean body fat percentage was 22.8% (SD = ±4.5). A strong positive correlation was observed between neck circumference and body fat percentage (r = 0.75, p ≤ 0.001). The results indicated that neck circumference can serve as a practical and accessible measurement for estimating body fat percentage. Conclusion: Neck circumference strongly correlated with body fat percentage, suggesting its potential as an obesity assessment tool. Further research involving larger and more diverse populations is needed to validate these findings and explore the clinical implications of using neck circumference in obesity evaluation.
Anthropometric Profile of Age Level & National Level Female Gymnasts In Bangladesh
Authors: Akther Mone , Boby Farjana Akter
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Each sport has a unique anthropometric profile that may be distinguished based on the position, function, or event type within each sport discipline. Anthropometric measurements of gymnasts are important because they play a crucial role in their athletic performance. There isn't much research on gymnastics in Bangladesh. Hence, the purpose of this study was to determine the anthropometric fitness traits of age-level and national-level female gymnasts in Bangladesh. Methods: A total of 20 female gymnasts from Bangladesh Krira Sikkha Protisthan (BKSP) were recruited for the study, divided into two groups: 10 age-level gymnasts and 10 national-level gymnasts. Their ages ranged from 15 to 18 years. The International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry has outlined certain techniques for taking kinanthropometric measurements. The anthropometric characteristics, including height, weight, arm length, leg length, shoulder width, hip circumference& sitting height, were analysed, and the results obtained from the two groups were compared by the analysed "t-test" (p < 0.05). Results: The results indicate that the national-level gymnasts had significantly lower BMI and body fat percentages compared to the age-level gymnasts. Additionally, the study found that age-level gymnasts had significantly higher body fat percentages compared to national-level gymnasts. Conclusion: This study’s findings suggest a significant difference in the anthropometric profile of female gymnasts in Bangladesh between age-level and national-level athletes. These findings could be useful for coaches and athletes in designing training programs and optimizing performance for female gymnasts in Bangladesh.
Perubahan Tarif Pajak Penghasilan, Ukuran Perusahaan Pada Struktur Modal Yang Dimoderasi Profitabilitas
Authors: Ani Heti Nur , Shidiq Yahya , Dilasari Aranta Prista , Mahmudah Annita , Salukh Agustinus
Published: July 2023

A company always needs capital both for business opening and business development. The funding problem will not be separated from a company which includes how much the company's ability to meet the needs of funds that will be used to operate and develop its business. The optimal capital structure policy is where there is a good balance between risk and return which will ultimately maximize the value of the company. The company's goal of maximizing company value also means maximizing shareholder wealth. In a company that has gone public, the value of the company is reflected in the price of shares traded on the stock exchange. This study aims to determine the effect of changes in corporate income tax rates, company size on capital structure with profitability as a moderating variable. The sample in this study amounted to 26 companies with the object of trading and service companies listed on the IDX in 2019-2020 during the pandemic. Purposive sampling was chosen as the sample acquisition method. MRA is used as a sample testing selection with spss 26 as software. This study proves that capital structure cannot be influenced by changes in corporate income tax rates but company size can be influenced by profitability and company size and the results also show that changes in corporate income tax rates moderated by profitability do not affect capital structure, and weaken company size on capital structure
Necessity of Classifying Housing Intermediation Remuneration by Type due to Inconsistency in Real Estate Intermediation Activities
Authors:   Korea Real Estate Research Institute, Bang Hyun Seok , Kim Jung Hoon
Published: July 2023

This study aims to identify the current status and problems of housing brokerage remuneration in the real estate brokerage remuneration system and to determine whether the calculation of housing brokerage remuneration must be classified based on apartments and detached houses. Brokerage remuneration has different upper-limit rates based on factors other than housing, but there is no distinction based on the type of housing in housing brokerage remuneration. Although apartments and detached houses are distinct types of housing, a uniform brokerage fee rate applies to both. Examination of the official Property Register revealed that detached houses with greater individuality require more confirmation and examination than apartment houses. Results of the survey analysis also showed differences in brokerage activities. In particular, the housing brokerage remuneration system was perceived to be centered on apartment houses. Additionally, the results revealed that brokerage fees for apartments and detached houses must be distinguished. The most common response was that if remuneration was classified, brokerage fees for detached houses should be calculated separately for land and buildings.
Monitoring Kualitas Udara dan Kontrol Air Purifier Honeywell HHT-080
Authors: Harpawi Noptin , Triyani Yuli , Khabzli Wahyuni , Syaputra Yogi
Published: July 2023

Air is very important for the survival of living things, air quality will affect the state of human health. At present air quality is only monitored by KLH (Ministry of Environment) of Riau Province, with monitoring points only 1-3 points per city / regency in Riau. The frequent occurrence of forest fires in Riau, causing air quality to deteriorate rapidly so it requires a tool that can monitor air quality and improve air quality to maintain human health. Therefore, the authors conducted research and design of tools to be able to monitor air quality (CO gas levels) and improve air quality in the room. The workings of this monitoring device are MQ-7 gas sensors measuring CO (carbon monoxide) gas levels, where the data is then processed and sent through a wi-fi network using ESP8266 and the data is also used as a reference for control the air purifier in the room. The results of this monitoring are shared using Google Spreadsheets by e-mail to the people whom concerned. The MQ-7 sensor works best in the range of 50-150 ppm carbon monoxide gas with a deviation of 14 ppm from a calibrated multi gas detector.
PENERAPAN BISNIS SYARIAH PADA LINGKUNGAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI EDUKASI DI KELURAHAN INDARUNG KECAMATAN LUBUK KILANGAN
Authors: Dahlan Dewi , Hilman Azka Fikri Aprillia Restifa Sari; Dilla Astuti; Dilla Syafitri;  Farhan;
Published: July 2023

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk mendukung dan memperkuat kemampuan BUMDes (Badan Usaha Milik Desa) berupa pendidikan kewirausahaan dan pengelolaan usaha bagi UKM (Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah) di bawah koordinasi BUMDes di Kelurahan Lubuk Kilangan yang telah dibentuk agar usaha dapat berjalan dengan baik dan berkelanjutan. Permasalahan yang dihadapi adalah kondisi keterbatasan kapasitas SDM dalam memahami permasalahan dan pengelolaan BUMDes, sehingga memerlukan kegiatan penguatan berupa pelatihan dan peningkatan keterampilan kewirausahaan dan manajemen usaha. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengembangan program ini adalah observasi dan wawancara yang dilakukan untuk menggali kebutuhan khusus masyarakat. Dilanjutkan dengan pemberian pelatihan kewirausahaan dan manajemen usaha yang disesuaikan dengan kondisi dan kewajiban Masyarakat. Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah terwujudnya pendidikan kewirausahaan dan pengelolaan usaha berupa pelatihan satu hari yang menghasilkan modul pelatihan yang berisi materi tentang kewirausahaan, pengelolaan usaha, laporan keuangan, dan pengelolaan keuangan yang diberikan kepada warga kelurahan Indarung, Kecamatan Lubuk Kilangan. Pelatihan ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan, keterampilan, kompetensi, dan kemampuan kewirausahaan yang berguna bagi pengembangan dan peningkatan perekonomian masyarakat Kelurahan Indarung Kecamatan Lubuk Kilangan.
DATABASE UMKM BERBASIS GIS SEBAGAI PENUNJANG KEGIATAN PARIWISATA DI KALURAHAN SENDANGTIRTO, BERBAH, SLEMAN, DIY
Authors: Asroni Nursetiawan;
Published: July 2023

Pandemi Covid-19 yang telah berjalan 2 tahun ini, telah berdampak terhadap kondisiekonomi global termasuk membawa perekonomian nasional dan global ke arah resesiekonomi. Hal ini terlihat dari pertumbuhan ekonomi nasional dan global yang negatif ataukontraksi. UMKM di Indonesia merupakan potensi basis ekonomi nasional yang kuat karenajumlahnya, terutama usaha mikro yang sangat banyak dan daya serap tenaga kerja sangatbesar. Basis usaha ini telah menjadi bukti kuat dalam menghadapi krisis ekonomi. DesaSendangtirto yang merupakan bagian dari Wilayah Kecamatan Berbah, Kabupaten SlemanDIY juga memiliki potensi UMKM yang cukup besar. Jumlah UMKM serta karakteristiknyabelum terdata dan terpetakan dengan baik. Dalam rangka promosi kegiatan pariwisata yangberada di wilayah Sendangtirto, keberadaan UMKM ini perlu lebih ditonjolkan sebagaipenunjang pariwisata dan sebagai sarana pemasaran yang efektif untuk meningkatkanpendapatan dari usaha-usaha UMKM tersebut. Salah satu langkah untuk dapat melakukanpemberdayaan ekonomi suatu daerah adalah dengan memetakan potensi di dalamnya, dalamhal ini padukuhan-padukuhan yang ada di Desa Sendangtirto. Solusi yang ingindikembangkan yaitu pembuatan database dan peta berisi Sistem Informasi Geografis (SIG),lokasi UMKM, jenis usaha UMKM, permasalahan, serta pemanfaatan Teknologi Tepat Guna(TTG) yang telah digunakan oleh UMKM tersebut. Dengan datanya database dan petasebaran UMKM ini, masyarakat dapat mengetahui potensi SDA UMKM, dan pemanfaatanTTG dalam rangka meningkatkan ekonomi seperti mempercepat akses dan lain-lain. Solusitersebut akan memberikan manfaat bagi banyak pihak dan pergerakan ekonomi desa akanberkembang bagi masyarakat Desa Sendangtirto, dan lebih luas lagi hingga wilayah DIY.
Economics Learning Outcomes of Jambi University Students Given Financial Literacy Analysis and Consumptive Behavior
Authors: Rosmiati Rosmiati , Hutabarat Zuhri Saputra
Published: July 2023

In part and concurrently, this study intends to ascertain the economic literacy, learning results, and consumption habits of students majoring in economics education at Jambi University. Regression analysis was used to examine this quantitative study. 101 members of Jambi University's 2019 Economics Education major class served as the research subjects. Using surveys and documentation, research data was gathered, and SPSS was used to process it. The analysis's findings indicate that: 1) College students lack excitement for saving, and their excessive spending habits make it challenging for them to be wise consumers. 2) The learning outcomes attained in economic learning may be used to gauge a person's capacity to identify sensible economic activities or non-consumptive conduct. 3) Students' consumption behavior decreases when economic literacy and student learning results go up, and vice versa. According to this research, children should better comprehend economic literacy, learning objectives, and consumptive behaviour. According to the findings of this study, economic literacy and learning outcomes have a negative and substantial impact on students majoring in economics at the University of Jambi.
A Correlational Study on Representational Abilities and Mathematical Connections in Junior High School
Authors: Putra Fredi Ganda , Sunyono Sunyono , Haenilah Een Yayah , Hariri Hasan , Lengkana Dewi , Nurhanurawati Nurhanurawati
Published: July 2023

Mathematical representation and connection ability are part of the student's ability. Because of their low ability, educators will find it difficult to determine learning tools in the classroom. Therefore, finding a link between the two abilities is necessary to make it easier for teachers to prepare lessons. This study aims to determine the relationship between representational abilities and students' mathematical connections. The population in this study were all grade eight students at a state junior high school in Merbau Mataram, with a total sample of 34 selected using a class random sampling technique. The research instrument was a mathematical representation test and a connection ability test with a total of six questions. Data analysis used the correlation coefficient test of the Pearson/Product Moment formula. The results showed a significant relationship between students' mathematical representation ability and the overall connection. This means that the ability of mathematical representation is directly proportional to the ability of mathematical connections. The higher the student's mathematical representation ability, the higher the student's connection ability, and vice versa. Teachers can focus on preparing learning tools for one of these two abilities.