bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ultrasound and laboratory parameters in distinguishing complicated from uncomplicated appendicitis in children
Authors: Cvejic Sofija , Dasic Ivana , Radovic Tijana , Radlovic Vladimir , Nikolov Marko , Duran Anes , Pavicevic Polina
Published: May 2024

Introduction/Objective. The objective was to evaluate sonographic and laboratory findings as predictors of complicated and uncomplicated appendicitis in order to decide on further treatment options. Methods. This is a retrospective cohort study of 174 pediatric patients who had laboratory tests and ultrasound done before appendectomy during a one-year period. Results were compared with the intraoperative and histopathological findings of complicated (gangrenous or perforated) or uncomplicated (phlegmonous) appendicitis and assessed by binary logistic regression with backward elimination. The initial model included eight predictors. After backward elimination four remained: periappendiceal fluid, hyperechoic periappendiceal fat, white blood cell (WBC) count and C-reactive protein (CRP). The final model included the interaction between periappendiceal fluid and hyperechoic periappendiceal fat. Diagnostic performance of each parameter was presented with sensitivity and specificity. Results. Out of all patients, 86 had uncomplicated and 88 had complicated appendicitis (37 gangrenous, and 51 perforated). In the final model three predictors were significantly associated with complicated appendicitis: interaction between periappendiceal fluid and hyperechoic periappendiceal fat, WBC count > 11 ? 109/l, and CRP > 100 mg/l. Inclusion of interaction between periappendiceal fluid and hyperechoic periappendiceal fat excluded them as individual predictors. The maximum outside appendiceal diameter of more than 6 mm had the highest sensitivity (93.2%), while wall thickness > 3 mm was the most specific (95.2%). Conclusion. Using periappendiceal fluid and hyperechoic periappendiceal fat as sonographic predictors and WBC and CRP as laboratory predictors can differentiate uncomplicated from complicated appendicitis in children and help a physician decide on antibiotic or surgical treatment.
Pure squamous cell carcinoma of primary pancreatic origin
Authors: Miskovic Bojana , Mitrovic-Jovanovic Milica , Tadic Boris , Saponjski Dusan , Knezevic Djordje
Published: May 2024

Introduction. Primary, ?pure? squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is an exceptionally rare pancreatic malignancy that has been described in sporadic case reports. The appearance of this rare entity created a diagnostic dilemma for us, therefore, in this case report, we are focused on the radiological detection and characterization, pathogenesis, and therapeutic options of pure pancreatic SCC. Case outline. In an 80-year-old female patient, a partially necrotic mass in the tail of the pancreas was detected by computed tomography, which is the rarest localization of this tumor. On the performed imaging, the tumor showed predominantly malignant features with a surprising definitive histopathological diagnosis in the direction of pure SCC. Distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy was performed because of the infiltration of lienal vascular structures. Conclusion. Due to the very aggressive form of this tumor and poor prognosis, early detection, risk factors control, genetic burden, and optimization of surgical and therapeutic management can improve the quality of life and prolong the overall survival period.
Micromanagement and Poor Self-Control
Authors: Andreou Chrisoula
Published: May 2024

According to a familiar and entrenched philosophical paradigm, poor self-control amounts to diminished control by the self. While some cases of poor self-control may fit this paradigm, many paradigmatic cases of poor self-control, including cases involving individually trivial effects, do not; they are better understood as cases in which the self controls behavior, but does so poorly. As such, philosophical research on poor self-control needs to go beyond research aimed at locating and empowering the self, and into research on what it takes for selves that are already in control to qualify as managerial successes rather than managerial failures. This article focuses on certain pitfalls associated with micromanagement and on the paradoxical connection between micromanagement and poor self-control in cases involving individually trivial effects. The article ends by advancing an approach to managerial success that provides a promising route to avoiding micromanagerial pitfalls while also promoting responsible resilient agency.
Pengaruh Modifikasi Media Tanam Hidroton dan Zat Pengatur Tumbuh terhadap Produktivitas Tanaman Pakcoy (Brassica Rapa L.) Secara Hidroponik Sistem Wick
Authors: Nabila Nila Anjali , Purbajanti Endang Dwi , Budiyanto Susilo
Published: May 2024

The quality of pakcoy plants in hydroponic cultivation is influenced by the planting medium and the growth regulators given to the leaves of pakcoy plants to get good plant results. The aim of the research was to examine the effect of modifying hydroton planting media by providing plant growth substances concentrations on plant growth and production. This research uses 3 x 4 Factorial Complately Random Design with 3 replications. The first factor for modification of hydroton planting media includes hydroton (M0), hydroton+cocopeat (M1), hydroton+charcoal husk (M2), the second factor PGR concentration includes o ml/liter (H0), 2 ml/liter (H1), 4 ml /liter (H2), 6ml/liter (H3). Data were analyzed using Range Analysis and tested further using DMRT (Duncan Multiple Range Test) at the 5% level. The research results showed that there was an interaction effect between modified hydroton planting media and PGR concentration on leaf width and leaf area parameters. The hydroton planting media modification treatment had a significant effect on all parameters except root length.  Keywords : cocopeat, hidroton, modification, pakcoy
Aplikasi Formulasi Bahan Pembenah Tanah terhadap Beberapa Sifat Kimia Tanah Berpasir dan Produksi Tanaman Padi
Authors: Aprilia Intan Bella , Sasongko Purnomo Edi , Siswanto Siswanto
Published: May 2024

Sandy soil is part of the soil fraction with low nutrient content, organic matter, and cation exchange capacity. This is due to the leaching process so that nutrients are easily lost. The research aimed to improve the chemical characteristics of sandy soil and rice crop production due to the application of humic acid and silica. This research used of Completely Randomized Design method using soil amendment materials, namely humic acid (A) at the of 60 kg/ha and silica (S) at the of 5 tons/ha consisting of 6 combinations of comparisons repeated 4 times. Variables of analysis parameters include pH, cation exchange capacity, organic matter, N-NH4+, N-NO3- and rice crop production. The data obtained were analyzed by analysis  of variance (ANOVA). If the results showed a significant effect, it was continued with the Honestly Significant Difference (HSD) test at the 5% level. The results showed that the application of soil amendment in the from humic acid and silica with various treatments on sandy soil was only able to improve CEC by 3,18% and Organic-C by 0,08%. In contrast soil pH and N-available didn`t give significant results in improving soil chemical properties and rice crop production. It`s recommended to conduct further research on the dose used in soil amendments so that it can effect nitrogen parameters and rice crop production in sandy soil.  Keywords: humic acid, silica, sandy soil
SteelGuard-yolo: Steel Surface Defect Detection Network Based on Improved YOLOv5s
Authors: Zhou Z. , Yuan M.
Published: May 2024

Steel is playing an increasingly important role in industry, and the detection of defects on its surface is also of great significance. The complex and diverse defects on the steel surface bring great challenges to the detection. In this paper, we propose a SteelGuard-yolo based steel surface defect detection model, whose main role is to improve the existing algorithms for detecting steel surface defects. First, we design the C2f module with weight aggregation and introduce the BiFormer attention mechanism to improve the feature extraction capability of the model. Second, we design a new up-sampling structure and introduce the Multi-Scale Dilated Attention (MSDA) module to effectively improve the feature fusion capability of the model. Finally, we introduce the Simam attention mechanism and use EIoU as a new loss function to improve the robustness and accuracy of the model.SteelGuard-yolo has a powerful multi-scale feature fusion capability and achieves an ideal balance between latency and accuracy. The algorithm proposed in this paper is tested on the NEU-DET dataset and achieves an average accuracy of 69.0%, which compares favorably with most one- and two-stage detection algorithms.
Study the Level of Inclusion in Disaster Risk Reduction for Inclusive Elementary School in Indonesia
Authors: Hayati Nisa Ageng , Nurhayati Chichi Elsa , Idris Aceng Fahmi , Lestari Triana
Published: May 2024

This research aims to explain how disaster risk reduction in elementary schools can be implemented inclusively and to comprehensively understand research trends regarding DRR in inclusive elementary schools in Indonesia in 2013-2023.The research was conducted using bibliometric methods based on the 2013-2023 Google Scholar database. Data collection is supported using the Publish or Perish (PoP) application. We also use VOSviewer as a data visualization tool capable of creating meshes from processed data sets.From this search, 999 articles were found with the keywords inclusive, disaster risk reduction, elementary schools, and Indonesia. Found 11 terms based on network visualization which were grouped into 2 clusters. The term inclusive school appears 4 times and the term disaster risk reduction appears 14 times. Based on the research results, efforts are needed to be made through inclusive education programs in elementary schools that are in accordance with the need to reduce disaster risk in schools both before, during and after disasters
PEMANTAUAN PELAKSANAAN UNDANG-UNDANG DI INDONESIA DAN EFEKTIVITASNYA: STUDI KASUS UU MINERAL BATUBARA
Authors: Rahmawan Ardianto Budi , Hardenta Alif Duta
Published: May 2024

Abstrak
Indonesia mengalami krisis pengawasan legislasi. 77 tahun sejak Indonesia merdeka, sudah banyak regulasi yang diterbitkan oleh lembaga legislatif dan eksekutif untuk menunjang kapasitas pemerintah dalam mencapai cita cita bangsa. Akan tetapi, seiring dengan tumbuhnya teknologi banyak masyarakat yang sudah mulai paham dengan hukum dan berusaha mencari tahu efektivitas dari sebuah legislasi. Dengan diterbitkannya UU Mineral Batu Bara (UUMB) pada tahun 2020, banyak membuat masyarakat tercengang karena legislasi ini dibuat secara singkat dan tidak melibatkan partisipasi publik. Alhasil banyak masyarakat semakin tidak percaya terhadap lembaga legislasi Indonesia Penelitian ini dibuat dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas UU MB dan penerapannya. Penulis akan menggunakan pendekatan normatif dan yurisprudensi melalui penggunaan data sekunder seperti hukum dan putusan mahkamah konstitusi (MK). Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah Badan Legislatif saat ini tidak mampu untuk melaksanakan proses pemantauan pelaksanaan undang-undang di Indonesia.
Promocja polskiej gospodarki morskiej w Czechach, Słowacji i na Węgrzech. Krajowa izba gospodarki morskiej
Authors: Machowiak Rafał
Published: May 2024

Niniejsze opracowanie ma na celu opisanie promocji polskiej gospodarki morskiej przez pryzmat współpracy podmiotów polskich z podmiotami z Czech, Słowacji i Węgier. Przedstawiono w nim zaangażowanie polskiej administracji publicznej i organizacji pozarządowych, w tym w szczególności Krajowej Izby Gospodarki Morskiej (KIGM) w tę współpracę. Opracowanie obejmuje okres od lat 90. ubiegłego wieku do czasów obecnych. W części poświęconej KIGM działania zostały ujęte w formie kalendarium. We wstępie przedstawiono zarys stosunków gospodarczych pomiędzy polskimi podmiotami, głównie portami morskimi a stroną czechosłowacką oraz Węgrami, natomiast po 1992 r. stroną czeską, słowacką oraz węgierską.
Short Blizzard Episode in the Northeastern Part of Romania, in the Second Decade of November 2023
Authors: Timofte Adrian , Bostan Diana-Corina , Apetroaie Cosmina
Published: May 2024

Severe weather phenomena are those meteorological phenomena that can temporarily become dangerous for the population, by threatening its safety or can cause material damage in a certain area. In order for the authorities and the population to be notified in time, meteorological warnings are issued. Therefore, issuing a warning will be taken into account according to the degree of severity of the forecasted meteorological phenomenon and will take into account its extent, how it will evolve and the degree of vulnerability of the regions to be affected. For this purpose, warning thresholds have been established for certain meteorological phenomena that can become dangerous, and based on this, color codes have been established, which gradually show the dangerousness of the phenomena that are about to occur. In the cold season, the blizzard is part of the category of dangerous meteorological phenomena, even more so when they are early or late, in the months of November or April. If the late ones are more frequent, (in the last 10 years there were 2 blizzard events, in 2017 and 2023), the early ones have an even lower frequency, and sometimes it can be a derivative of this phenomenon, because they are not met all the blizzard conditions. This study analyzes a phenomenon that took place in the second decade of November 2023 in the region of Moldova and which was associated with the blizzard phenomenon.
Growth response of pak choi (Brassica rapa L.) on different concentrations and intervals of eco-enzyme applications
Authors: Soverda Nerty , Swari Elly , Neliyati Neliyati , Putri Desma , Wahyuni Dilla
Published: May 2024

Vegetable cultivation using eco-enzyme application is one way to improve its production. The study aimed to evaluate the growth response of pak choi using eco-enzyme in several concentrations and its interval. The experiment used a randomized complete block design with two factors (concentrations and interval of eco-enzyme applications). The results showed that the application of eco-enzyme with a concentration of 30 mL L-1 indicated an optimal growth stimulator in pak choi, but it was not significantly different as compared to 50 mL L-1. The application of eco-enzyme twice a week was able to stimulate plant growth including plant height, number of leaves, leaf area, shoot fresh weight, and root fresh weight. Furthermore, there was a linear correlation between leaf area and plant height, leaf number, shoot fresh weight, and root fresh weight that ranged from weak to strong levels. It is recommended to apply eco-enzyme at a concentration of 30 mL L-1 twice a week for optimal pak choi production.
Keywords: correlation, leafy vegetable, green olericulture, organic fertilizer, plant booster
The Myths of Romantic Love and Violence in Courtship
Authors: Lozano Vanessa Vallejo , Aranda Gabriela Isabel Pérez , Estrada-Carmona Sinuhé , Garcia-Reyes Liliana , Sierra Miguel Àngel Tus
Published: May 2024

Objective: The objective is to analyze the relationship between the myths of romantic love and intimate partner violence, to identify the predictive factors.
 
Theoretical Framework: Partner violence has its beginnings in dating; through obvious or invisible behaviors due to their normalization. In Mexico, 70.1% of women aged 15 years and older have experienced at least one situation of violence throughout their lives (INEGI, 2022). On the other hand, the myths of romantic love are a set of socially supported beliefs with sexist ideals that can be a direct source of information to know if it is related to violence in the couple.
 
Method: The proposed research is quantitative, non-experimental and correlational. The instruments used were: Boyfriend Violence Questionnaire by Rodríguez-Franco et al., (2010) and the Romantic Love Myths Scale by Bonilla and Rivas (2020). 200 people (65 men and 135 women) adolescents in the age range of 16 to 23 years participated.
 
Results and Discussion: Significant relationships (p<.05) were found between the myths of distorted love and dating violence, since actions that cause harm to the subject are minimized. Distorted myths are related to humiliation, sexual violence, physical coercion, gender violence, emotional and instrumental punishment in the relationship.
 
Implications of the research: The findings contribute to the understanding of emotional health in couple relationships, as well as the psychosocial dynamics between beliefs and practices of violence in relationships.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the understanding of violence and the role of myths of romantic love in couple relationships in the context of southeastern Mexico.
estudo da aplicação de uma prova-escrita-em-fases de matemática no ensino fundamental
Authors: Silva Gabriel dos Santos e , Zanquim Jessica Aparecida Borssoi
Published: May 2024

Este artigo apresenta resultados de uma pesquisa feita no Ensino Fundamental por meio da aplicação de uma Prova-Escrita-em-Fases, em uma perspectiva de avaliação como prática de investigação e como oportunidade de aprendizagem, com base em autores como Buriasco, Ferreira e Pedrochi Junior. Nesse instrumento, 36 estudantes do 6º e 7º anos do Ensino Fundamental tiveram a oportunidade de resolver 5 questões de matemática em 5 fases, contando com intervenções da professora regente, que também é autora deste artigo. À luz da Análise de Conteúdo, foram investigadas as produções escritas de um estudante. Pode-se observar que o instrumento possibilitou que o estudante modificasse suas respostas, repensando-as e que a Prova-Escrita-em-Fases auxilia na superação da dicotomia certo/errado.
Palavras-chave: Educação matemática. Avaliação como prática de investigação. Avaliação como oportunidade de aprendizagem. Prova-escrita-em-fases.
فهم الأفكار لدى الأطفال من أعمار (3 – 7) سنوات (دراسة مستعرضة)
Authors: حسن محمد الحيدري سربه محمد
Published: May 2024

تهدف الدراسة الحالية التعرف على العمر الذي يفهم فيه ما يمثله رسم الفكرة (فقاعة فكرة) من حيث الشكل والمضمون بالإضافة هناك فروق في الفهم تبعا لمتغير العمر والجنس 0
    يتكون مجتمع البحث الحالي من الاطفال بأعمار(7،6،5،4،3) سنوات  والبالغ اعدادهم (100) طفل  بواقع (20) طفلا لكل فئة عمرية مناصفة بين الذكور والاناث في دور الحضانة ورياض الاطفال والمدارس الابتدائية في مدينة تكريت ، اختار الباحث(5) حضانات بصورة عشوائية تمثل (3) سنوات اما رياض الاطفال فكانت للفئة العمرية (5،4) سنوات، وكذلك اختار الباحث (5) سنوات مدارس ابتدائية بصورة عشوائية للفئة العمرية (7،6) سنوات ،وقد توصلت الدراسة الى النتائج التالية :أ- العمر الذي يفهم فيه ما يمثله رسم الفكرة(فقاعة فكرة)من حيث الشكل :اظهرت النتائج ان الاطفال بعم (5،3) سنوات لم يقدموا ايه اجابة صحيحة عن ما يعنيه رسم الفكرة (فقاعة الفكرة) 0ب- العمر الذي يفهم فيه ما يمثله رسم الفكرة (فقاعة الفكرة)  من حيث المضمون ، اظهرت النتائج ان (8) اطفال من عمر (3) سنوات قد اجابوا اجابة صحيحة بنسبة (40%) اما الاطفال من ذوي الاعمار (4) سنوات فقد اشار(16) طفلا منهم وبنسبة (80%) الى ما تفكر فيه الشخصية ، وقد قدم اطفال بعمر (7،6،5) سنوات كانت اجابات صحيحة وبنسبة (100%) 0
Development of SunVoyager Interstellar Precursor Probe Driven by Inertial Confinement Fusion Propulsion
Authors: Long Kelvin F.
Published: May 2024

In this paper, we present updated calculations for the SunVoyager probe, a spacecraft conceptual design for a mission to the outer solar heliosphere to a distance of 500–1000 AU, in a trip time of [Formula: see text] traveling at speeds of [Formula: see text]. The spacecraft is innovative, in that it uses an inertial confinement fusion propulsion engine driving a 5.76-mg pellet filled with [Formula: see text] fuel detonated at 10-Hz pulse frequency, augmented with [Formula: see text] expellant propellant for enhanced mass flow rate. The spacecraft is designed to carry a 100-ton payload to include large optical telescopes for long-range imaging of nearby exoplanets. This paper is a follow-up to the earlier one that scoped out the design space, and here we give details on a more refined design configuration, in addition to calculations relating to the pellet ignition design and laser driver with 43.5 MJ delivered to the target. We also describe the power cycle with a jet efficiency of 37.8%, for a jet power of 2.67 GW and a specific power of [Formula: see text].
Study on the Anti-Icing of Conical Rotating Spinners with Different Cone Angles
Authors: Chen Ningli , Yi Xian , Ren Jinghao , Wang Qiang , Li Ke
Published: May 2024

This paper presents an experimental study on the anti-icing performance of full-scale rotating spinners with different cone angles. The experiments were conducted in a [Formula: see text] ice wind tunnel (IWT), and the spinners were equipped with hot-air anti-icing systems. Three different cone angles (80°, 70°, and 60°) were examined. The surface temperature of the spinners was measured using an infrared (IR) camera, and ice accretion and water film flow were recorded using high-speed cameras. Numerical simulations were also performed to analyze the water collection coefficients and anti-icing heat energy. The results showed that a larger cone-angle spinner has a larger water collection coefficient but a smaller heat-transfer coefficient and total surface area, resulting in better anti-icing performance for the same conditions. Additionally, the results showed that the residual ice on the spinner exhibited small, white, discretely distributed icicles. Furthermore, the surface temperature in the icing region of the 60° spinner was found to be almost equal to the total temperature of the incoming flow, indicating rime-ice accretion even under glaze-ice conditions. This observation can be attributed to the low water collection coefficient in this region.
Autonomous Maneuver Planning for Small-Body Reconnaissance via Reinforcement Learning
Authors: Chen Zheng , Cui Hutao , Tian Yang
Published: May 2024

This paper presents a reinforcement learning (RL) based approach for autonomous maneuver planning of low-altitude flybys for site-specific reconnaissance of small bodies. Combined with Monte Carlo tree search and deep neural networks, the proposed method generates optimal maneuvers, even under complex dynamics and abstractly science goals. Formulating the mission objective as an observability function, the RL issue can be framed in terms of a Markov decision process. The neural network, trained by a novel policy gradient algorithm with a clipped surrogate objective, learns both policy and value functions that map the action and state spaces to the expected long-term return. An adaptive refinement search technique is applied to further enhance the trained policy network, finding optimal maneuvers from the policy distributions. Experiment results on a simulated reconnaissance mission around asteroid Itokawa illustrate the efficiency and robustness of the proposed approach in achieving multitarget observation.
A Continental Free Trade Area in the Absence of the Free Movement of People is Inconceivable
Authors: Lehlongwa Thulane
Published: May 2024

The African Free Trade Continental Agreement (AfCFTA) represents renewed efforts by the current cohort of African leaders to move the continent closer to its self-reliance ambitions, and it aims to build on the foundation laid by the founding fathers of the African Union aimed at achieving a better life for Africans through deeper regional economic integration. Central to achieving the Agreement’s objectives is the realisation of the free movement of persons, which is envisaged to be a vehicle for deeper regional integration. This article provides a brief conceptual analysis of the Free Movement of Persons concept, its benefits in driving regional integration, successes, and the potential challenges that may hinder the full realisation of the AfCFTA’s objectives as a mutually reinforcing agenda. In addition to contributing to existing literature, this article explores whether the Free Movement of Persons is indeed a sine qua non for the success of the AfCFTA. Drawing on lessons from the implementation of other regional trade integration projects, the European Union integration model, in this instance, the article recommends key interventions to bolster implementation efforts.
Mapping Gender Gap in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in India
Authors: Joseph Vanishree , Madhuri N. V.
Published: May 2024

This paper intends to analyse the efforts made by India to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It prepares a thorough analysis of the gender challenges in each of the Goals. The interconnectedness of the Goals established in this paper makes it necessary to adopt a holistic approach to promoting gender equality and inclusion. The analyses of data on India include examining the present status, analysing the trend in attaining the target for chosen indicators and projecting the status of India for 2030.
Prevalência e fatores associados a enteroparasitoses em pacientes portadores de urticária crônica
Authors: Sá Náiade Maria Rego Silva de , Lima-Filho Luiz Medeiros de Araujo , Palitot Esther Bastos , Freitas Francisca Inês de Sousa , Vasconcelos Raiff de França , Rodrigues Almir da Silva , Lopes Zulmira Ernestina Pereira , Costa Lidiane Gomes Marinho da , Pinheiro Lílian Sousa , Lima Caliandra Maria Bezerra Luna
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência e os fatores associados a enteroparasitoses em pacientes portadores de urticária crônica. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo transversal, analítico e observacional, com uma amostra de 41 pacientes portadores de urticária crônica, acompanhados em um centro de cuidados hospitalares de uma cidade do estado da Paraíba. Foi utilizado o modelo estatístico peso da evidência para explicar a ocorrência de enteroparasitoses e subsidiar a tomada de decisão. Resultados: A prevalência de enteroparasitose foi de 38,7% dos participantes. Os enteroparasitos de maior prevalência foram os enterocomensais, com o protozoário Endolimax nana presente em 81,25 % das amostras positivas. As variáveis que apresentaram evidência para explicar a ocorrência de enteroparasitose foram: núcleo familiar, uso de corticoterapia, receber bolsa família, número de cômodos na residência, tratamento de água para consumo e morar em zona rural. Conclusão: Os resultados reforçam a importância da pesquisa de infecções parasitárias em pacientes portadores de urticária crônica, principalmente naqueles que vivem em condições precárias de habitação e em uso de corticoterapia, sendo essencial a utilização de métodos adequados para minimizar os resultados falsos negativos.
Sucesso de gravidez espontânea pós-miomectomia: série de casos de uma unidade cirúrgica da rede pública de saúde do Distrito Federal
Authors: Anyfantis Bruna da Maceno , Sousa Gilmária Borges
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: Avaliar o sucesso de gravidez espontânea em pacientes submetidas à miomectomia, com desejo reprodutivo em um serviço de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia da rede pública do Distrito Federal. Métodos: Estudo analítico, descritivo, retrospectivo e transversal, avaliando o sucesso de gravidez espontânea pós miomectomia no período de março de 2017 a dezembro de 2022. Resultados: Foram avaliadas 46 pacientes que foram submetidas à miomectomia, das quais 4 obtiveram sucesso em gravidez espontânea após o procedimento cirúrgico realizado. Destas pacientes, 30 apresentavam desejo de engravidar. O sucesso de gravidez foi de 8,7%. A necessidade de conversão cirúrgica de miomectomia para histerectomia foi zero. No que diz respeito ao sucesso de gravidez espontânea nas pacientes submetidas à miomectomia com desejo reprodutivo, foi possível observar que três pacientes obtiveram sucesso após realizarem miomectomia abdominal, enquanto uma realizou miomectomia vaginal. Por outro lado, 22 pacientes que realizaram miomectomia abdominal tinham desejo reprodutivo, mas não obtiveram sucesso de gravidez, enquanto 16 pacientes realizaram miomectomia vaginal e não apresentavam desejo reprodutivo. Conclusão: Segundo esta pesquisa, houve sucesso em realização de miomectomia no serviço. Houve gestações espontâneas após o procedimento, evidenciando que pacientes mais jovens e sem comorbidades têm maiores chances de engravidar.
Analytical Model for the Molecular Ionization Energy in an External Electric Field
Authors: Åstrand Per-Olof
Published: May 2024

A model for the molecular ionization energy in an applied electric field is presented based on a perturbation expansion in the electric field. The leading term arises from the Frenkel approach, which is the same for all molecules, normally used in the Poole-Frenkel model for the conductivity in an electric field. For a set of test molecules, the results are of comparable quality to previous results using constrained density functional theory. It is concluded that the Frenkel term is dominant and sufficient at relatively low fields and that the dipole and polarizability terms, the leading terms dependent on the properties of the individual molecule, give a significant contribution only at high fields and for relatively large molecules. Since the presented model is analytical, quantum chemical calculations are avoided for a variety of electric field strengths and molecular orientations, and the model can therefore be applied directly in coarse-grained models for electronic processes in dielectric condensed phases.
First record of Eckström’s topknot Zeugopterus regius (Bonnaterre, 1788) in Belgian waters
Authors: Ranson Jan , Van Vlasselaer Jasper , Vranken Sofie , Van Opstal Mattias
Published: May 2024

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Política do Desenvolvimento e Política da Libertação
Authors: Da Costa Breno Augusto
Published: May 2024

O objetivo principal deste artigo é articular a política do desenvolvimento, constituída a partir das obras dos filósofos brasileiros Álvaro Vieira Pinto e Roland Corbisier, com a política da libertação, tal como proposta pelo argentino Enrique Dussel. O primeiro passo é a recompilação da teoria política relacionada à política do desenvolvimento, presente na obra dos brasileiros, argumentando-se favoravelmente acerca da possibilidade da concepção de uma Política do Desenvolvimento como ramo da filosofia do desenvolvimento enquanto disciplina filosófica autônoma. Nossa tese principal é a de que a política do desenvolvimento tem como uma de suas notas essenciais o nacionalismo de cunho libertador. Por fim, esta subdisciplina é situada historicamente e geoepistemicamente à luz da política da libertação. Como considerações finais, salientamos as novas linhas investigativas abertas por essa investigação e as implicações da concepção desta disciplina filosófica como sendo autônoma aos estudos isebianos.
Algumas Reflexões Aceleracionistas a partir de uma Comunidade Filosófica Brasileira
Authors: Bastos Pinheiro Damares
Published: May 2024

Este artigo é fruto de uma apresentação elaborada e realizada para o evento I Encontro de Pós-Graduação em Filosofia da UnB, que tinha como tema Estudos filosóficos no Brasil: contribuições para construção de uma identidade coletiva. A pergunta que move este artigo é se a discussão em torno do aceleracionismo contribuiu de alguma forma para a uma identidade coletiva.Assim, apresenta-se aqui um panorama em torno da corrente de pensamento aceleracionista a partir de pensadoras(es) da comunidade filosófica brasileira e de modo a refletir a existência e construção de uma identidade coletiva e a questão cosmopolítica.
Enhanced urease-driven nanobots for radionuclide-based bladder cancer therapy
Authors: S. Mohammed Sahil , S. Atheena Milagi Pandian , Rashika Murugan
Published: May 2024

Bladder cancer treatment with intravenous medication delivery has reasonable survival rates but modest therapeutic efficacy. Taking advantage of their superior diffusion and mixing capacities in urine compared to traditional pharmaceuticals or passive nanoparticles, self-propelled nanoparticles, also known as nanobots, have been proposed as a solution to the latter issue. Nonetheless, nothing is known about how well nanobots can translate into bladder cancer treatments. Here, urease-powered, radiolabelled mesoporous silica-based nanobots were evaluated in an orthotopic animal model of bladder cancer. Both in vivo and ex vivo findings showed increased accumulation of nanobots at the tumor location; positron emission tomography in vivo showed an eight-fold increase. The ex vivo tumor penetration by nanobots was validated by label-free optical contrast based on polarization-dependent scattered light-sheet microscopy of cleared bladders. Intravesically treatment was given to tumor-bearing mice. About 90% less tumor size was observed when radio-iodinated nanobots were used for radionuclide therapy, establishing nanobots as effective delivery nanosystems for bladder cancer treatment.
APLICACIÓN DEL M-SCORE EN EMPRESAS LISTADAS EN LA BOLSA MEXICANA DE VALORES PARA LA DETECCIÓN DE MANIPULACIÓN DE ESTADOS FINANCIEROS EN MÉXICO
Authors: Rodríguez Javier Cornejo , Ríos-Manríquez Martha , Montoya Dora Aguilasocho , Fernández María Dolores Sánchez
Published: May 2024

Propósito: El objetivo de esta investigación es evaluar la manipulación de estados financieros de empresas del sector no financiero listadas en la Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BMV) con el modelo M-Score de Beneish.
 
Metodología: El estudio consiste en una investigación cuantitativa con alcance inicial exploratorio y alcance final descriptivo y diseño no exploratorio longitudinal, se hace uso de muestreo no probabilístico deliberado con 95% de confiabilidad y 6% de margen de error, dando como resultado una muestra de 83 empresas del sector no financiero que cotizan en la Bolsa Mexicana de Valores en el periodo 2020-2022.
 
Conclusiones: La investigación señala que dentro de la BMV existen empresas con indicios de distorsión financiera, entre sus principales causas podrían ser una incorrecta aplicación de las NIF, prácticas contables engañosas (gestión de resultados) y en el caso más grave un fraude deliberado (manipulación de resultados). La firma Deloitte resalta como el principal auditor externo, auditando a más del 40% de las empresas de la muestra.
 
Implicaciones de la Investigación: Los resultados constituyen un aporte a la literatura sobre la detección de fraudes contables en México, la información también es de utilidad para profesionistas independientes, administradores y gerentes de empresas, inversionistas y las propias entidades reguladoras de las empresas bursátiles en México.
Teachers' Perceptions and Experience in Using Technology for the Classroom
Authors: Jumpakate Thidaporn
Published: May 2024

In the digital era, technology plays an important role in the creation and exchange of knowledge and information in the field of education. When technology is applied in educational settings, it may increase teacher knowledge and support students’ learning and motivation. Over the last decade, social networking (including its integration with online games and educational content) has been introduced in classrooms to support teaching (Johnson & Germain-Froese, 2016). Many of these tools are free and easy for teachers to use to create learning content. However, these tools may not have an educational value in and of themselves. They only become important when teachers use them as part of the learning and teaching process. The decision about whether to use technology in the classroom often depends on the perceptions of each teacher. This study, therefore, investigated how teachers in secondary schools use technology in their classrooms and their perceptions of the use of technology. The participants in this study were 126 Thai secondary teachers supported by the Ministry of Education’s Secondary Educational Service Area Office 33 (Surin Province). These teachers were language teachers from 58 secondary schools in 17 districts of Surin, Thailand. They were asked to complete questionnaires to report on their use and perceptions of technology use in the classroom. The findings revealed that most of the teachers had knowledge of technological tools and had integrated technologies in their classes. Certain types of tools were already used by all the teachers, while networked educational technology tools were only being integrated in some classrooms. The findings also revealed factors affecting the use and non-use of technology. On the basis of these findings, pedagogical implications are discussed.
Non-HDL-C in Conjunction to LDL-C is associated with Incidence of Chronic Coronary Syndrome in Clinical Settings
Authors: Mayasari Ni Made Elva , Rosita Yanti , Olivia Sindy
Published: May 2024

Background: The biggest cause of death and a major contributor to disability globally is coroner's artery disease (CAD).  Chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) is a term that can be used to describe a wide variety of CAD clinical manifestations in clinical settings. Non-HDL-C is advised as a routine component of lipid analysis for risk assessment in patients with elevated plasma TGs. Conflicting results have been yielded as Non-HDL-C is a better marker comparing LDL-C.Objective: The purpose of this study is to find out the relationship of Non-HDL-C levels with the incidence of CCS in conjunction with LDL-C testing in a clinical setting. Methods: Observational analytical research with a cross-sectional design was conducted in Muhammadiyah Palembang Hospital from October to December 2019. Simple random sampling techniques were used to select 89 patients who met the study's inclusion and exclusion criteria. Non-HDL-C and LDL-C calculations based on routine lipid testing. The Chi-Square test with a significant p-value <0,005 was used for bivariate analysis.Results: There is a statistically significant association between non-HDL-C levels and the incidence of CCS (p=0,001), as well as a significant association between LDL-C and CCS incidents (p=0,009).  Conclusion: Non-HDL-C provide additional benefits in identifying CAD risk factors in outpatients with CCS patient as well as LDL-C
Juxtaposing Joint Displays with Mixed Methods Research Rationales: A Mixed Methods Research Systematic Methodological Review
Authors: Svoboda Elizabeth A. , Guetterman Timothy C.
Published: May 2024

Systematic integration of quantitative and qualitative research is a known challenge when conducting mixed methods research (MMR) and joint displays are one method to make the integration process more concrete. A systematic review of the published literature on joint displays and MMR rationales was conducted in order to juxtapose joint display typologies with corresponding MMR rationales. Data from the mixed methods research systemic methodological review (MMR-SMR) were summarized using descriptive statistics, and a codebook was used to look for patterns and to develop themes that were integrated with descriptive codes. There were 71 joint displays across 27 studies that met the inclusion criteria. The MMR-SMR provides a comprehensive, updated examination of joint displays in the methodological literature and includes several contributions to the field of mixed methods research. One finding suggests that joint displays have evolved beyond their original typologies and an updated typology is provided. The current MMR-SMR identified a novel data transformation joint display that presented the conversion of qualitative data into quantitative data in a tabular format. It is unique that combinations of joint displays are being used (e.g., a side-by-side joint display that incorporates a theoretical lens or a path diagram) and that multiple joint displays are being used in individual studies. Researchers are recommended to strongly consider using joint displays as a method of integration because it can provide a structure to think about integration and to report the results of integration, which can further enhance transparency of the mixed methods research integration process.
Embedding Software Engineering in Mixed Methods Research: Computationally Enhanced Risk Communication
Authors: Reinhold Ann Marie , Munro Madison H. , Shanahan Elizabeth A. , Gore Ross J. , Ezell Barry C. , Izurieta Clemente I.
Published: May 2024

Mixed methods research ameliorates many convergent research challenges within the contemporary sociotechnical landscape. We suggest the integration of software engineering in mixed methods research is a critical step to address some of the remaining and persistent challenges. One such research challenge where computational science is particularly well suited is in hazard preparedness—in particular, the creation of risk communication messages to mitigate or to prevent harm. Computationally enhanced risk communication is convergent research that integrates software engineering and social science research for the benefit of protecting humans and infrastructure. To this end, we developed a mixed methods framework for the efficient construction of risk communication messages. We call this the Domain Agnostic Risk Communication (DARC) framework and present it here. The DARC framework formalizes connections between computational science and social science methods. It incorporates the best available science in risk communication research and a cadre of natural language processing techniques to impart validity, reliability, and precision into resultant messages. The DARC framework is highly modular owing to the incorporation of the software engineering principles of abstraction, extensibility, and encapsulation. Although the focus of this position article is on risk communication, we encourage the incorporation of software engineering into mixed methods research and the incorporation of mixed methods more broadly into software engineering experimentation.
ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' LEARNING DIFFICULTIES IN SCIENCE LEARNING IN SMP NEGERI 2 PENDOPO
Authors: Galita Tasya Nur , Suraya Metra , Pebrianti Pebrianti , Citrawati Sopiah , Topano Adrian
Published: May 2024

In the learning process, learning difficulties are a condition of students in receiving lessons that will cause an obstacle in a person's learning process. learning difficulties in children can be seen in the classroom learning process, so this needs to be a major concern in the child's future self-development. The population in this study were all students of class IX SMP Negeri 2 Pendopo. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method. This method describes the data obtained through observation of data from the school. From the results of the study most students have difficulty in learning to study science in class. Even some students experience a long delay in the learning process. This is characterized by the inability of students to follow class learning in science learning. Data analysis obtained data that the lowest questionnaire value is in the realm of score 65, namely learning difficulties are at a high level of learning difficulty, then the questionnaire value is in the realm of score 71, namely learning difficulties are at a moderate level, and for the highest questionnaire value is in the realm of score 88, namely the level of learning difficulty is low. Learning difficulties in class IX students of SMP Negeri 2 Pendopo are obtained from many factors both internally which include physiological and external factors which include the social environment.
HUBUNGAN HASIL TANGKAPAN RAJUNGAN (Portunus pelagicus, Linnaeus 1758) DENGAN KONDISI HIDRO-OSEANOGRAFI DI PERAIRAN KABUPATEN TULANG BAWANG, PROVINSI LAMPUNG
Authors: Kusuma Anma Hari , Hasani Qadar , Budiarto Aris , Priyadi Hari , Amri Khairul , Ma’mun Asep , Wahyuni Efri
Published: May 2024

Rajungan merupakan salah satu komoditi penting perikanan Indonesia setelah udang, tuna dan makro alga. yang tidak lepas dari kondisi parameter hidro-oseanografi perairan. Tujuan penelitian menganalisis hubungan hasil tangkapan rajungan dengan kondisi hidro-oseanografi. Penelitian ini dilakukan dari Juni-Desember 2022. Lokasi penelitian di perairan Kabupaten Tulang Bawang, Provinsi Lampung. Hasil tangkapan rajungan dan jumlah kapal armada kapal tangkap tertinggi pada Musim Barat sedangkan terendah pada Musim Peralihan II. Pada Musim Barat kecepatan arus sebesar 0,45-0,7 m/s, gelombang berkisar 0,1-1,25 m, suhu berkisar 28-29°C, salinitas berkisar 28-29 ppt dan konsentrasi klorofil berkisar 0,5-3,5 mg/m³ sedangkan pada Musim Peralihan II kecepatan arus berkisar 0,40-0,50 m/s, tinggi gelombang 0,5-1,25 m, suhu berkisar 29-30,5°C, salinitas berkisar 31-22 ppt dan konsentrasi klorofil berkisar 0-0,5 mg/m³. Adanya perbedaan variasi musim kelimpahan rajungan ini karena perbedaan kondisi hidro-oseanografi perairan yang di pengaruhi oleh sistem muson.
Kata kunci : Rajungan, Hidro-Oseanografi, Kabupaten Tulang Bawang
Desa Tangguh Bencana: Evaluasi Peran dan Keberhasilan Mitigasi Bencana Gempa Bumi di Lombok Tengah Tahun 2018
Authors: Budiman Lalu , Akbar Lalu Mulkan Thariq , Rasyid Lalu Malik Fajar
Published: May 2024

Central Lombok Regency is one of 10 regencies/cities in West Nusa Tenggrara Province which has a fairly high level of natural disaster ratio. One of the natural disasters that often occurs is earthquakes. The earthquake on Lombok Island occurred from 29 July to 9 August 2018 with a magnitude of 7.0, resulting in many fatalities and various damages to local buildings. This research was conducted to seek information about the importance of implementing preparedness in facing disasters covering the entire region, especially in disaster-resilient villages. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach which obtains data through interviews, observation and document study. From the results of this research, it can be concluded that disaster resilient villages have a fairly effective role in overcoming natural disasters such as earthquakes in Central Lombok Regency.
The Relevance of the Tatamba Mantra Manuscript and Family Medicinal Plants (TOGA) in the Baduy Indigenous Community
Authors: Sumarlina Elis Suryani Nani , Permana Rangga Saptya Mohamad , Darsa Undang Ahmad , Erwina Wina , Rasyad Abdul
Published: May 2024

Sundanese manuscripts are still relatively unknown in today's society. Perhaps it is regarded a new science with no benefit to scientific development. In truth, manuscripts and writings as subjects of philological study have been known in Alexandria from the third century BC, according to a character named Erasthothenes. Manuscripts as cultural documents and literary references for other sciences must be made aware of their existence in the current millennium, as many manuscripts' contents remain unknown. One of them is Family Medicinal Plants (TOGA), which is revealed in the manuscript text of the Tatamba mantra and is used by the Baduy indigenous community to boost endurance and immunity. The Tatamba manuscript's significance to Baduy TOGA must be maximized in order to determine the kind, function, dose, processing technique, and therapy actions, as well as the usage of TOGA for health maintenance based on the Tatamba manuscript. Descriptive research, comparative analysis, and text criticism study methodologies, as well as codicology and textology, pharmacology, health communication, and transdisciplinary cultural studies, were investigated. TOGA in the Tatamba mantra manuscript is relevant to the lives of the Baduy indigenous community because it is supported by the ngukus tradition, which is a ngajampé ceremony'reciting mantras' to pray for the safety, health, and welfare of the Baduy indigenous community, which is performed once a year when the ngalaksa tradition is carried out. This topic is relevant not only to philology, but also to other multidisciplinary fields such as agriculture, pharmacy, medicine, cultural communication, anthropology, and public health.