bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prognostic Value of Fatty Acid Metabolism-related Genes in Patients with
Bladder Cancer
Authors: Huang Qiuzheng , Li Zhijia , Liu Chao
Published: May 2023

Introduction:

This study aimed to explore the expression profiles of fatty acid metabolism-
related genes (FAMRGs) in patients with bladder cancer (BLCA).

Methods:

The corresponding clinicopathological features of BLCA patients and RNA sequencing
data were downloaded from TCGA and GSE13507. Univariate Cox regression was used to determine
the prognostic value of FRGS in BLCA patients. LASSO regression analysis was then performed
to select potential risk genes and eliminate genes that might overfit the model. Based on
the independent prognostication-related FRGs, the nomogram survival model was established using
the root mean square value of the R packet to predict the 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year survival
rates of BLCA patients. By determining the area under the curve (AUC) value, the time-dependent
receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) was used to evaluate the prognostic efficiency of
our model.

Results:

A total of 243 DEFRGs were identified. Twenty FRGs were found to be related to the
prognosis of BLCA in the TCGA database. Survival curves showed that high-risk patients had
significantly shorter OS than low-risk cases (p < 0.001). The AUC of risk was 0.784, which was
superior to age, sex, and stage, suggesting that the risk score was more favorable in predicting OS
than traditional pathologic prognostic factors. The AUC was 0.757 at 1 year, 0.732 at 3 years, and
0.733 at 5 year-OS.

Conclusion:

In this study, we demonstrated that a FAMRG prognosis biomarker is associated
with the tumor immune microenvironment in patients with BLCA.
Hosszú szárú reverz vállízületi protézis alkalmazása a komplex, diaphysealis érintettséggel járó, darabos proximalis humerus törések kezelésében
Authors: Lénárth Róbert , Nyőgér Zoltán , Balogh Péter , Tömböl Ferenc , Gunther Tibor
Published: May 2023

A proximalis humerust hosszú szakaszon érintő, darabos, a diaphysisre terjedő felkarcsont törések ellátása jelenleg is nagy kihívást jelent az ellátó sebészek számára. Célunk a hosszú szárú reverz vállízületi protézissel és kiegészítő cerclage drótos rögzítéssel ellátott betegeink esetében elért funkcionális és radiológiai eredmények bemutatása. 2019.07.01 és 2021.11.30 között 5, komplex, proximalis és középső harmadot érintő humerus törést szenvedett sérültnél hosszú szárú reverz vállprotézis beültetést végeztünk, az érintett diaphysealis rész cerclage drótos rögzítésével. Minden betegünk nőnemű volt, átlagéletkoruk 75,6 év. Minden esetben a felkarfej darabos, 3, illetve 4 rész törése volt jelen, a felkarcsont test is érintett volt. Klinikai és radiológiai utánkövetésüket folytattuk. A funkcionális eredmény megítélése céljából a mozgásterjedelem mellett a Constant Score rendszert alkalmaztuk. Röntgenfelvételek segítségével a csontgyógyulást, a komponensek lazulását vagy egyéb szövődményeket vizsgáltuk. Posztoperatív fertőzést, sebgyógyulási zavart, neurovascularis eltérést nem tapasztaltunk. Csontgyógyulási zavart nem észleltünk, humeralis, illetve glenoid komponenslazulás nem alakult ki, scapular notching nem ábrázolódott. Protézis ficam vagy instabilitás nem volt észlelhető, bár heterotop ossificatiók kialakulása volt látható több esetünknél is. Az utánkövetés jelenlegi fázisában az átlag abductio 107,5 fok, átlagos elevatio 120 fok volt. Átlagban 20 fok kirotációs elmaradást mértünk. A javított Constant score értéke 73/100 volt. A felkarcsont testére terjedő komponenssel rendelkező, darabos felkarfej és sebészi nyak törések kezelése hosszú szárú reverz vállízületi protézissel és a diaphysis cerclage drótos rögzítésévvel egy jó eredményekkel használható opció. Az alacsony szövődmény előfordulás és klinikai eredmények alapján biztató alternatíva.
Műtéti terápiás lehetőségek a kéztő avascularis csontnekrózisainál : Irodalmi áttekintés
Authors: Kaszap Balázs , Skaliczki Gábor
Published: May 2023

A kéztő avascularis csontnekrózisainak köztes és előrehaladott stádiumaiban a legtöbb szakirodalmi szerző szerint operatív terápia alkalmazandó. Egységesnek nevezhető terápiás protokoll mégsem alakult ki eddig, amit a ritkábban érintett kéztőcsontoknál a kis dokumentált esetszám magyaráz. A viszonylag gyakori érintettségű lunatumnál számos műtéti lehetőség rendelkezésre áll. A jelen írás egy háromrészes irodalmi áttekintés befejezéseként az egyes kéztőcsontokra lebontva igyekszik eligazítást nyújtani a műtéti lehetőségek közt és kiindulópontot ad ezek irodalmának részletesebb megismerésére.
Krízisintervenció speciális helyzetekben, avagy a klinikai szakpszichológus szerepe a traumatológiai ellátásban. Elméleti összefoglaló és esetismertetés
Authors: Szeifert Noémi Mónika
Published: May 2023

A nemzetközi irányelveknek megfelelően a Dr. Manninger Jenő Baleseti Központban, Krízisintervenciós és Pszichiátriai Osztályos háttérrel rendelkező klinikai szakpszichológusokból álló munkacsoport segíti a sebészeti traumatológiai ellátást. A traumatológiai ellátás összehangolt csapatmunkát igényel a szakemberek részéről, az interdiszciplináris gyógyító team részét képezi a pszichológiai ellátás is. A súlyos fizikai sérüléseknek mindig van pszichés következménye is (rövid és hosszú távon egyaránt). A traumát elszenvedett egyén testi integritásának fenyegetettségét éli át, közvetlenül és gyakran teljesen váratlan módon, kiszámíthatatlanul kerül szembe az erőszakkal vagy a halállal, melynek során intenzív félelmet, rettegést, kiszolgáltatottságot, kontrollvesztést és a megsemmisülés fenyegetettségének érzését éli át. Egzisztenciális nézőpontból megközelítve, minden trauma a létezésünket kérdőjelezi meg. A kritikus esemény (critical incident, CI) olyan hirtelen bekövetkező, váratlan, gyakran az életet közvetlenül fenyegető és veszélyeztető történés (pl. autóbaleset), amely meghaladja az egyén azon képességét, hogy adaptívan reagáljon rá, s potenciális krízisválaszt hozhat létre, magában foglalva a szuicid rizikót is, valamint pszichés zavarok kialakulását, legjellemzőbben az akut stressz zavart, alkalmazkodási zavart és poszttraumás stressz zavart, összefoglalva pszichiátriai diagnosztikus kategóriákat eredményezhetnek. Az akutan fellépő pszichés tünetek és a potenciálisan kialakuló hosszú távú pszichés zavarok indokolttá teszik a kritikus eseményhez időben és térben minél közelebbi krízisintervenciós beavatkozást a traumatikus élményt követően. Jelent tanulmányt, az elméleti bevezetőt követően egy fiatal, zebrán elgázolt lány esetismertetésével, krízisintervenciós munkánk lépéseinek bemutatásával szeretném illusztrálni, amely esetpélda betekintést nyújt a klinikai pszichológiai munka szerepébe a traumatológiai ellátásban.
Jövőbeli lehetőségek az idegsérülések helyreállításában és az idegregeneráció javításában a kézen. Rövid irodalmi áttekintés
Authors: Bíró Vilmos
Published: May 2023

A szerző rövid, irodalmi áttekintést nyújtó dolgozatában összefoglalja az idegsérülések helyreállításában és az idegregeneráció eredményeinek javításában a jövőben valószínűsíthető lehetőségeket. Elsőként a primer ideg helyreállítást veszi vizsgálat tárgyává és megállapítja azt a jól ismert tényt, hogy idegátmetszés esetén a Waller-féle degeneráció törvényszerűen bekövetkezik ezért az átmetszett ideg csonkjait az újonnan kifejlesztett detenzionáló, varratmentes, speciális koaptációs eszközzel ajánlatos egyesíteni. Szerepet játszhat még az axonális fúzióban a polyethylen-glikol alkalmazása is. A dolgozat szerzője ezt követően tárgyalja az ideghiányok ellátását, majd az idegáthelyezéseket: a „gold standard” eljárásnak ma is az autológ idegátültetést tartja, azonban hosszú ideghiány esetén jó eredményekkel kecsegtet egyes distalis, motoros ideg áthelyezése is. Végül kifejti, hogy fontos lehet az idegsérülések ellátásának vonatkozásában a folyamatos kutatás és az eredmények közzététele, az oktatás is.
Verblijfsco-ouderschap in België
Authors: Mortelmans Dimitri , Claessens Elke
Published: May 2023

In vergelijking met de rest van Europa, maakte België een vroege start in het wettelijk prioriteren van verblijfsco-ouderschap. Tezamen met een maatschappelijke impuls richting het delen van de zorg voor kinderen en het onderhouden van betekenisvolle ouder-kind relaties, bracht dit een snelle popularisering op gang, waardoor België zich momenteel bij de Europese top bevindt wat betreft de prevalentie van verblijfsco-ouderschap. Ondanks het wetenschappelijk debat over de voor- en nadelen van verblijven bij beide ouders, wijst het overgrote deel van studiesop de voordelige uitkomsten van verblijfsco-ouderschap voor zowel kinderen als ouders. Hoewel de prevalentie zeker is toegenomen, is het echter nog geen absolute norm. De vraag rijst dan ook welke (praktische) beperkingen zich momenteel stellen in het succesvol delen van de zorg voor kinderen na een relatiebreuk. Deze studie brengt aan de hand van een profielanalyse op data van de European Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC) kenmerken in kaart van huishoudens, ouders en kinderen met verblijfsco-ouderschap. De focus ligt op de positie van België tegenover andere landen en verblijsfco-ouderschapssituaties tegenover andere verblijfsregelingen. De resultaten wijzen, in lijn met het ruimere wetenschappelijke onderzoek, op het voortbestaan van een sociaaleconomische gradiënt, met een hogere sociaaleconomische status bij gezinnen met verblijfsco-ouderschap. In zoverre dat dit een uiting vormt van (praktische) belemmeringen, vormen deze bevindingen een belangrijk signaal voor het beleidsdiscours in het vergroten van de toegankelijkheid van verblijfsco-ouderschap en het ondersteunen van gezinnen in moeilijkere posities, teneinde het delen van de zorg voor kinderen na een relatiebreuk algemeen toegankelijker te maken.
Cultural resistance and negotiation in video game Pamali: Indonesian folklore horror - The Tied Corpse
Authors: Setyawan Rakha , Sajarwa Sajarwa , Sutrisno Adi
Published: May 2023

Localization of video games makes it easier for players with different language settings to play foreign games. However, a few games customized their game with cultural terms that may confuse the player. This research aimed to examine (1) cultural resistance and negotiation terms, (2) and the subtitling strategy translation on the game Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror - The Tied Corpse by StoryTale Studios. The data sources were extracted from words, phrases, and sentences from the game subtitles in Indonesian and English versions. Document observation was used as the data collection technique, meanwhile content analysis was used as the data analysis technique. Cultural-related term classification data were analyzed using the combined taxonomic theory of cultural-term from (Newmark, 1988; Tomalin and Stempleski, 2013; Zare-Behtash and Firoozkoohi, 2013). Gottlieb’s (1994) subtitle translation strategy was used by the researcher to identifiy the translation process. The result shows six resisted data in three cultural-term categories; Dialect, Ideas; Beliefs. On the other hand, forty-one negotiated data were found in ten cultural-related categories; Ideas; beliefs, Concept; religion, Dialect, Gesture and Habit, Ecology, Idiom, House and Towns, Artefact, Date, and Antrophonym. The Imitation subtitling strategy is found in the resisted data. Meanwhile, the negosiated data applied the Transfer, Transcription, Expansion, Paraphrase, and Deletion subtitling strategy. The negotiation strategy was applied more than the resistance to commercially make the video game accessible to the international player.Keywords: resistance and negotiation, cultural-related term, subtitles, Pamali: Indonesian folklore horror - The tied corpse
Teaching Islamic values through traditional stories
Authors: Gayatri Satya , Firmansyah Okta , Pratiwi Dyani Prades
Published: May 2023

This research is motivated by the lack of appreciation to explore the values of the Minangkabau story, even though the report also conveys a religious message. By using the close reading technique, this paper interprets the various moral messages contained in 11 Minangkabau stories, namely Anak Mudo, Limau Anyuik, The Honest Child, Batu Manangih, Boncah Tangkuluak, Carito Bukik Balacan, Kuciang jo Harimau, Rumah Raksasa, Urang Kayo Sampilik, Kawan nan Setia,, and Tupai jo Limbek. From the analysis of this story, moral messages were found, such as honesty, respect for mothers, humility, and mutual help. This morality is seen to be by Islamic character, based on the two measuring tools Gus Dur regarding the principle/consistency and sincerity of the message content, and also based on the reality of the Minangkabau people's customs intertwined with Islam. This story articulates the Minangkabau community's ability to cultivate themselves by adhering to traditions and Islam.Keywords: Morality, Value, Message, Minangkabau Story, Islam
Trauma-Informed Care in Digital Health Technologies: Protocol for a Scoping Review
Authors: Abdulai Abdul-Fatawu , Naghdali Hasti , Tekie Ghirmay Eden , Adam Fuseini , Bawafaa Eunice
Published: May 2023

Background

The use of digital health technologies is becoming increasingly common across the globe as they offer immense potential to enhance health care delivery by promoting accessibility, flexibility, and personalized care, connecting patients to health care professionals, and offering more efficient services and treatments to remote residents. At the same time, there is an increasing recognition of how digital health can inadvertently foment psychological trauma. This phenomenon has led to the adoption of trauma-informed care in designing and deploying digital health technologies. However, how trauma-informed care is defined and characterized, and the various trauma-informed care strategies used in designing and deploying digital health technologies remain unexplored.

Objective

This scoping review aims to explore and synthesize the literature on how trauma-informed care is defined and characterized in digital health and the various trauma-informed care principles, strategies, or recommendations used in designing and deploying digital health.

Methods

This review will draw on the Joanna Briggs Institute’s updated methodological guidance for scoping reviews. A search will be conducted on CINAHL, PubMed, Embase, Compendex Engineering Village, Web of Science, Scopus, and PsycINFO. This review will consider published research studies and unpublished work (gray literature). Studies will be included if they applied trauma-informed care in designing or deploying digital health for patients across all geographical locations or provide trauma-informed recommendations on how web developers should develop digital health. Studies will be limited to publications within the past 10 years and studies in all languages will be considered. Two independent reviewers will screen the titles and abstracts, and then perform a full-text review. Data will be extracted into a data extraction tool developed for this study.

Results

The scoping review was undergoing a full search as of April 2023. The main results will synthesize the peer-reviewed and gray literature on adopting trauma-informed care practices in digital health research and development. The study is expected to be completed by December 2023 and the results are expected to be published in a peer-reviewed journal.

Conclusions

This review is expected to provide the knowledge base on the adoption of trauma-informed care in designing and deploying digital health. This knowledge can lead to more engaging, and likely, more effective digital health interventions that have less potential for harm. A synthesis of the various trauma-informed care strategies in digital health will also provide a trauma-informed language by enabling researchers and digital health developers to consider trauma as a critical factor in each stage of the design process.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/46842
Decisions on Use of Contraception and Access to Family Planning Services During the Covid-19 Pandemic (Preprint)
Authors: Asmawati Andi
Published: May 2023

UNSTRUCTURED

Sexual health services worldwide have been disrupted, including access to contraception and family planning services, because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although numerous studies reported the negative impacts of the pandemic on sexual and reproductive health services, only a few focused on the decisions regarding contraceptive use and community access to family planning services during the pandemic. This study aims to explore the decisions on contraceptive use and access to family planning services before and during the Covid-19 pandemic amongst reproductive age couples in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Eight hundred seventy-one reproductive age couples (18-52 years old) participated in this study through an online questionnaire to examine contraceptive use and family planning service access. Furthermore, Chi-Square Tests were also conducted to identify the substantial link between contraceptive use before and during the pandemic and the respondents' backgrounds. The results showed no apparent change in the use of contraceptives before and during the pandemic. Most socioeconomic categories were associated with contraceptive use in the reproductive age couple. This study also finds that the most popular contraceptive method before the pandemic was an injection, while implants were the most popular during the pandemic. Contraceptive preference among reproductive-aged couples was generally based on safety and ease of use. Family planning services during the pandemic have been generally obtained from community health centers, midwife clinics, and hospitals. Overall, the results indicate that the preference for contraceptive use was consistent, although the type of contraceptive used was changed.
Correction: WeChat-Based HIV e-Report, a New Approach for HIV Serostatus Requests and Disclosures Among Men Who Have Sex With Men: Prospective Subgroup Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Sun Hai-Tong , Fan Xiao-Ru , Gu Yu-Zhou , Lu Yong-Heng , Qiu Jia-Ling , Yang Qing-Ling , Li Jing-Hua , Gu Jing , Hao Chun
Published: May 2023

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Association between Visual Acuity and Incident Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: A Longitudinal Test of Mediators (Preprint)
Authors: Du Zijing , Zhang Xiayin , Bulloch Gabriella , Zhang Feng , Huang Yu , Wang Yaxin , Liang Yingying , Wu Guanrong , Zhu Zhuoting , Shang Xianwen , Hu Yijun , Yang Xiaohong , Yu Honghua
Published: May 2023

BACKGROUND

Little is known about the prospective relationship between visual acuity (VA) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) events, and the extent to which this association is mediated via potential mediators.

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the relationship between VA and ASCVD events, and to investigate the extent to which this association is mediated via potential mediators.

METHODS

A prospective population-based study analyzed data of participants aged 38-73 years from the UK Biobank cohort with baseline VA were included between 2006 and 2010. Habitual distance VA in the better-seeing eye was used for analysis. Data on ASCVD incidents was ascertained using hospital inpatient and death records until April 2021. Potential mediators used in the mediation analysis included hypertension, diabetes, depression and socioeconomic status.

RESULTS

Of 110,554 participants with available VA assessments and without ASCVD history at baseline, 61,518 (55.64%) were women and mean (SD) age was 56.43 (8.02) years. Over a median follow-up of 11.13 years, 5,496 cases of incident ASCVD were documented. After adjusting for all confounders, a one-line worse VA (0.1 LogMAR increase) was associated with an increased risk of incident ASCVD (HR= 1.62; 95%CI: 1.34-1.96, P < 0.001). In the mediation analysis, hypertension, diabetes, depression, and Townsend deprivation index attributed 3.8%, 3.3%, 5.7% and 5.9% to this association, respectively (all p-value for indirect effect < 0.05). Notably, the strongest indirect association was with depression and accounted for 10.0% (P for indirect effect < 0.05) of the association to ASVCD among women.

CONCLUSIONS

Our study demonstrates that visual decline is associated with an increased risk of ASCVD. We should intervene mediation factors in the early stage of vision decline through regular ophthalmic examination to reduce the ASCVD burden of the elderly, and attention should be paid to the impact of mental health on ASCVD, especially in older women.

CLINICALTRIAL

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Effects of Virtual Reality Pilates Training on Duration of Posture Maintenance and Flow in Young, Healthy Individuals: Randomized Crossover Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Park Sung Je , Lee Jea Woog
Published: May 2023

BACKGROUND

This study explored the use of virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance the effectiveness and duration of low-intensity movements and postures in Pilates-derived exercises. We postulate that by leveraging the flow state in VR, individuals can engage in these exercises for longer periods while maintaining a high level of flow.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this study was to compare differences in posture maintenance and flow between VR Pilates training and conventional Pilates training, and the correlation between the 2 factors.

METHODS

The 18 participants in each group received either VR training or conventional training and were switched to the other training type after a 2-day wash-out period. Each group performed Pilates movements in a VR environment and a conventional environment, divided into 4 types. After training sessions, participants were evaluated for flow using a self-report questionnaire. In addition, a sports video analysis program was used to measure the duration of posture maintenance in 2 video-recorded sessions. Repeated-measures ANOVA and correlation analysis were performed on the measured duration of posture maintenance and flow scores. In all cases, the statistical significance level was set at P<.05.

RESULTS

Results for the duration of posture maintenance verification by type showed that simple behavior (F1,16=17.631; P<.001), upper body–arm coordination behavior (F1,16=6.083; P=.04), upper body–leg coordination behavior (F1,16=8.359; P<.001), and whole-body coordination behavior (F1,16=8.426; P<.001) all showed an interaction effect at P<.05. Flow (F1,16=15.250; P<.001) also showed an interaction effect. In addition, significant correlations were determined between duration of all types of posture maintenance and flow in the VR training group at P<.05.

CONCLUSIONS

Our results indicate that VR Pilates training may be more useful than conventional Pilates training in improving the duration of posture maintenance and that it promotes a significantly higher degree of flow when compared with conventional Pilates training.
The Role of Calling and Perceived Organizational Support in the Work Engagement of Private Employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Riyono Bagus , Sujadiyanto Regina Giovanny
Published: May 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic affected the industrial sector by decreasing productivity, including in private companies. Some private companies have laid off their employees to achieve company efficiency. This situation drives a threat that is arising insecurity, anxiousness, and decreasing engagement among employees. This research aims to understand the role of calling and perceived organizational support (POS) toward work engagement. The research participants are 144 employees from private companies working for at least six months, and they work from home (WFH). This study hypothesizes that POS and calling predict work engagement in a positive direction. Multiple regression analysis was utilized in this study. Results showed increased calling and POS followed by increased work engagement. The implication of this study has two directions; the first is for the organization to improve perceived organizational support, and the other hand, the employee needs to internalize the calling more.
Real Time Human Body Posture Analysis Using Deep Learning
Authors: Krishna Ram
Published: May 2023

Abstract: We present a novel approach for accurately estimating the pose of objects in a low-cost and resource-efficient manner, making it suitable for deployment on embedded systems. Our algorithm comprises of two primary stages: object detection and spatial reconstruction. In the first stage, we employ a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) called PoseNet for object detection. This approach has proven to be effective in detecting and localizing objects in an image. Next, utilizing stereo correspondences, we 3D reconstruct the spatial coordinates of multiple ORB features within the object's bounding box. This enables us to accurately estimate the position of the object in space. To calculate the final position of the object, we compute a weighted average of the stereo-corresponded key points' spatial coordinates. The weights are proportional to the level of ORB stereo matching, which enables us to obtain a more accurate estimate of the object's position in space. Our algorithm was tested in a calibrated environment, and we compared the results with a deep learning-based method using various datasets. The results show that our approach outperforms existing methods in terms of accuracy, while maintaining a low cost and efficient resource utilization. Our proposed method has several applications, including the quantitative and qualitative analysis of human posture. By analyzing all aspects of a person's posture, we can determine if there are any postural deviations, imbalances, or muscle weaknesses that may be causing pain or discomfort. This information can then be used to develop personalized rehabilitation programs, reducing the risk of injury and enhancing athletic performance. Furthermore, our approach can be used in various assistive technology applications, such as the control of robotic arms for pick-andplace tasks. The low-cost and resource-efficient nature of our algorithm make it ideal for deployment in embedded systems, enabling us to develop affordable and accessible assistive technology solutions. In conclusion, our proposed algorithm provides an accurate, low-cost, and resource-efficient solution for pose estimation, with a wide range of potential applications in human posture analysis, assistive technology, and beyond.
Controlled Hand Gestures using Python and OpenCV
Authors: Patil Chetana D. , Sonare Amrita , Husain Aliasgar , Jha Aniket , Phirke Ajay
Published: May 2023

Abstract: Due to its communal nature, gesture recognition has been used in recent trends to develop machines. Gestures are a type of verbal communication that allows humans and computers to communicate with one another. Artificial intelligence makes heavy use of hand gesture detection to improve functionality and person commerce. Then, to carry out particular tasks, we used counterplotted action dyads and some Python libraries (OpenCV, cvzone) that aid in image capture, pre-processing, and discovery
The Impact of Fuel Prices Increasing on Inflation in South Sulawesi using Pulse Function Intervention Analysis
Authors: Desy Wasani  , Kusumo Projo Nucke Widowati
Published: May 2023

South Sulawesi Province is considered capable of controlling inflation, as seen from its not very large volatility. However, this does not mean that the increase in fuel prices does not impact inflation in South Sulawesi. This study aims to obtain the best model to analyze the impact of rising fuel prices on inflation in South Sulawesi using Pulse Function Intervention Analysis and to find out how significant the impact of rising fuel prices on inflation in South Sulawesi is. The data in this study were obtained from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of South Sulawesi Province, namely the monthly inflation of South Sulawesi Province for the period January 2014 – September 2022, with a total of 105 observations. The best model in this study is the MA ([12]) bbm1, bbm5, and bbm6 models with AIC 104.09. Statistical test results show that 3 of 6 times increases in fuel prices since 2014 still influence the rising inflation, namely in November 2014, April 2022, and September 2022. The increase in fuel prices in 2014 impacted rising inflation by 1.97 percent, while in 2022, it increased inflation by 0.92 and 0.99 percent.
Identidad cultural de jóvenes habaneros: continuidad, ruptura y emergencia de los contenidos de la subdimensión asociativa
Authors: González Herrera Naisvel , Morales Chuco Elaine
Published: May 2023

El mundo contemporáneo es un contexto de palpables confluencias tecnológicas, mediáticas, ideológicas y consumistas, donde las identidades culturales se reconfiguran a un ritmo acelerado, descomponiendo a su paso construcciones culturales compartidas históricamente. El objetivo de la investigación fue desvelar las tendencias de continuidad, ruptura y emergencia de los contenidos de la subdimensión asociativa de la identidad cultural de jóvenes habaneros. El estudio se realizó en un contexto marcado por la crisis económica que atraviesa Cuba, que deja su huella en las vivencias de los jóvenes y en la configuración de su identidad cultural. La metodología se ajustó al diseño mixto de triangulación concurrente. Entre los resultados resaltó que todos los indicadores de la subdimensión asociativa evocaron carencias y limitaciones materiales para desplegar prácticas recreativas saludables, dando en ocasiones al traste con tradicionales formas de esparcimiento para la juventud; con el mismo impacto negativo en el acceso a los alimentos.
Development and Application of Bioinformatics Program Using ICT for High School Students Under the Theme of COVID-19
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Choi Jiwon , Yun Yonggeun , Heo Heejeong , Chun Jaesun
Published: May 2023

Objectives The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of the students' knowledge and information processing capabilities and scientific interest by developing and applying ICT (Information & Communication Technology) bioinformatics program for high school students under the theme of COVID-19.
Methods The 15th class program consisted of 5 topics was developed based on the appropriate teaching and learning types using ICT. The completed program was received internal validity from seven incumbent science teachers with more than eight years of educational experience. The developed program was applied to six first-year students in a special winter vacation class at G High School in G City in January 2022. In order to confirm the effect of the program, pre-post-test and semi-structural interviews were conducted on knowledge information processing capabilities and scientific interest. The pre-post test results were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed rank test method. And the interview contents were transcribed and classified by sub-factors of knowledge information processing capacity and scientific interest to derive meaning.
Results The program consists of the experiments of ACE(angiotensin I converting enzyme) gene which is the homolog of the coronavirus receptor, ACE2 (angiotensin converting enzyme 2), and COVID-19 vaccine and medicine card news production, bioinformatics card news production, and ACE and coronavirus gene analysis using NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information). As a result of conducting a pre-post test of knowledge information processing capability and scientific interest, it was confirmed that the pre-post difference was statistically significant (p<.05). As a result of the pre-post inspection by sub-factor of knowledge information processing capability, the average of the sub-factor ‘information analysis’ is the most improved. In addition, as a result of the pre-post-test for each sub-factor of scientific interest, the average of the sub-factors ‘interest and enjoyment in science’ was improved the most. As a result of the interview, it was confirmed that students showed a positive effect on improving their ability to produce various outputs and internal interest in science through the ICT-based bioinformatics program under the theme of COVID-19.
Conclusions This study is consisted of classes applicable to the general high school level and can be provided as various forms of basic teaching-learning guidance in classes related to bioinformatics, and is expected to be referred to in future bioinformatics-related educational research. In addition, it can be used as basic data for ICT utilization classes suitable for the digital age in science subjects.
Multidimensional Perspective Analysis to Ensure Effective Governance in War-Torn Countries
Authors: Sadik Aden Dirir
Published: May 2023

In many post-conflict and war-torn countries governance issue is intricately linked to multifaceted aspect. Because rebuilding governance and re-establishing trust in government does not only need the adoption of specific strategies but also reshaping the whole nation from the scratch. Some nations may need a large scale of reforms to ensure effective governance whilst other may require narrow reforms to address small deficiencies. Considering the paper’s heavy reliance on secondary information sources collected from articles published in credible scientific journals, and diverse working papers, governmental reports, book chapters, conference papers, and online sources, the paper used content analysis techniques. Moreover, in order to address the problem multiple factors such as politics, institutional reforms, economic initiatives, human capital development, and the need for expenditure in education in war-torn countries are inspected. The study reveals that in the case of politics and institutional reforms, a war-torn nation must emphasize a transparent political system and solid legal framework that makes it simpler to choose, oversee, and replace persons in positions of responsibility, also a favorable ecosystem that promotes prosperity and growth through solid legislation and different governmental branches. The second crucial measure is reanimating the economy by taking advantage of the agriculture and banking sector since they are the least affected by the war. The third measure is to allocate specific funds to education before any other sector. Besides that, through education and training, war-torn countries will achieve a skilled workforce. Finally, the analysis will offer war-torn nations tangible proof of which socioeconomic factors, reforms, and policies to implement in order to achieve effective governance.
A Review on Monbiot G. “Neoliberalism - the Ideology at the Root of All Our Problems”
Authors: Louvill Ozarraga
Published: May 2023

George Monbiot is the author of the online publication “Neoliberalism - the ideology at the root of all our problems”. He is a British author well-known for his political and environmental activism. In addition, he founded The Land is Ours, a movement in the United Kingdom that advocates for the right to access the countryside and its resources. The online journal discusses neoliberalism’s anonymous characteristics, such as how it attempts to reshape human life and establish a world governed by competition. In addition, it also discusses the birth of neoliberalism and how it entered the mainstream. Furthermore, it broadcasts the guileful validation of neoliberal theorists in policymaking. The author explains how neoliberalism reduced the size and influence of the state and how it defined freedom in a discordant way. The author also discusses the diametrically opposed philosophies of Keynesianism and Neoliberalism. He posited that it is not enough to oppose a broken system; a coherent alternative system tailored to the demands of the 21st century has to be proposed. However, the author’s suggestion to have an economic Apollo program - a new system tailored to the demands of the 21st century - is not an easy occupation.
The State and Prospects of Human Capital Development of the LPR/DPR and Its Impact on the Economy of Donbass
Authors: Belokonev Sergei Yu. , Zubets Alexei N.
Published: May 2023

The authors analyze the concept of human capital in its modern understanding. The article shows that high human capital does not provide significant rates of economic development but makes it possible to increase the welfare of citizens, GDP per capita, the volume of high-tech exports, as well as exports of services. The authors analyze human capital and human potential of the territories of LPR and DPR that joined Russia in 2022. It is shown that the regions have a fairly high human potential: residents of 4 new subjects of the Russian Federation are distinguished by a high level of happiness, they are characterized by developed traditional and labor values, work occupies a significant place in their lives. There is a high level of rejection of offenses. However, the study revealed a low level of interpersonal trust.
Significance of Deha-Prakriti (Physic-Physiological Constitution) And Manasa-Prakriti (Psychological Constitution) In Vyadhyutpatti (Manifestation of Disease) - An Appraisal
Authors: Khaire Utkarsha , Joshi Dnyanesh , Borkar Preeti , Chinthala Rajkumar , Mhaiskar Bhushan , Yadav Deepak
Published: May 2023

Prakriti helps as a diagnostic tool for Disease, management, and treatment of Disease. Prakriti also helps in balancing the health of healthy persons. According to the Principles, all body functions depend on the Prakriti. Sharir and Manas Prakriti have an important role in Hetu(Cause), Linga(Symptoms), and Aushadha Skandha(Medicine). Vyadhi(Disease) is the opposite health condition; according to Shabdakalpadrum, "Vyadh" means 'Pain.'Adding the 'Ikarant' in Vyadh means "conglomeration of the pain." According to the Tridosha Siddhanta of the Ayurveda, Vata Pitta and Kapha Doshas are responsible for the Prakriti formation, as an imbalance in Doshas leads to diseases; therefore, knowledge of Prakriti of an individual is essential for the knowledge of Vikriti. With the knowledge of an individual's Prakriti, it is possible to apply fundamental Ayurvedic principles in the promotion of health prevention as well as the management of diseases in a successful manner. Prakriti has a very important role in healthy and unhealthy people. The Main cause of the Disease is not following a proper lifestyle and regular intake of an imbalanced diet. Knowledge of Prakriti should be utilized in the diagnosis, treatment, and maintenance of the health of a healthy individual. By applying the concept of Prakriti, various diseases can be treated and prevented efficiently. Our aim and objective of the study is to study the concept of Prakriti in the context of Vyadhi and to establish the interrelationship between Prakriti and Vyadhi. Ayurveda has provided detailed guidelines in the frame of dinacharya and rutucharya to maintain the normal functioning of Dosha related to specific Prakriti. Knowing about one Prakriti, we can select what benefits the individual. Thus Prakriti has an important role in dealing with health problems and prevention of diseases.
Studies on correlation, heritability and genetic advance in Cape-gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.) under sub-tropical condition of Bihar
Authors:   Department of Horticulture, Nalanda College of Horticulture, Nalanda-803 113, India, Kumar V. , Singh R.S. ,   Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Mandan Bharti Agriculture College, Saharsa-852 201, India, Pal M. ,   Department of Horticulture, Nalanda College of Horticulture, Nalanda-803 113, India, Verma R.K. ,   Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Madhepura-852 113, India, Ojha M.D. ,   Department of Horticulture, Nalanda College of Horticulture, Nalanda-803 113, India
Published: May 2023

Aim: The present investigation was undertaken to assess the per se performance, correlation, heritability and genetic advance of temperate genotypes of Cape-gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.) under sub-tropical condition of District, Nalanda, Bihar (India). Methodology: About 4-6 leaf stage seedlings of 18 temperate genotypes of Cape-gooseberry were arranged in the field in Randomized Block Design with three replications. Each plot consisted 3.00 m x 2.00 m with spacing of 60 cm and 45 cm between and within rows, respectively. Recommended package of practices were applied to raise a good crop. The data were recorded on ten randomly selected plants for eight characters viz., plant height, number of fruit bearing branches per plant, number of fruits per plant, fruit diameter, fruit length, fruit weight, total soluble solids and fruit yield per plant at maturity, and finally data were subjected to statistical analysis to derive valid conclusion. Results: Significant variation was observed for yield and all the yield traits studied except for plant height. High heritability was observed for fruit weight (0.85) and Total solble solids (0.87). Genetic advance was high for branches per plant (25.87), fruit yield per plant (23.21) and fruit weight (22.57). The fruit yield per plant was strongly positively associated with number of fruits per plant, fruit weight and Total soluble solids at genotypic level. Interpretation: Exhisting variability can be utilized for improvement of the crop. Number of branches per plant and number of fruits per plant are governed by additive genes. Heterosis breeding can be rewarding for the trait having high heritability coupled with low genetic advance. Strong genotypic correlation indicated that yield can be enhanced by giving due weightage to number of fruits per plant, fruit weight and total soluble solids during selection. Key words: Cape-gooseberry, Correlation, Genotypes, Genetic advance, Heritability, Yield
Volatile organic compounds mediated non-preference for oviposition and feeding of hairy caterpillar, Spilosoma obliqua Walker (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) in jute
Authors:   ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and allied Fibres, Barrackpore-700 121, India, Gotyal B.S. , Korada R.R. ,   Principal Scientist, ICAR- National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack-753 006, India, Satpathy S. ,   ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and allied Fibres, Barrackpore-700 121, India, Shivakumar K.V. ,   ICAR-CRIJAF, Regional station, Sunnhemp Research Station, Pratapgarh-230 001, India
Published: May 2023

Aim: To identify the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from wild and cultivated jute species imparting varying degree of non-preference for oviposition and feeding to jute hairy caterpillar, S. obliqua Walker. Methodology: Different host species of S. obliqua viz., Corchorus olitorius, C. aestuans, C. pseudo-olitorius, C. fascicularis, C. tridens and C. trilocularis were used to find out the feeding and oviposition preference of S. obliqua. Headspace volatiles were collected from different genotypes of jute and the chemical analysis was done with Gas chromatography - Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). Results: The chemical compounds of VOCs responsible for causing non-preference mechanism of host plant selection to S. obliqua. The chemical complexity and chemistry of volatiles from cultivated and wild jute species indicated significant variation. The VOCs identified in C. aestuans was comparatively more than cultivated species and were different from other cultivated and wild species of jute. Very low preference index for larval feeding and oviposition preference of S. obliqua was due to the possible deterrent effect of volatile organic compounds. Interpretation: The GC-MS analysis of VOCs from C. aestuans (WCIN-179) indicated strong repellent action on S. obliqua that makes it resistant due to non-preference mechanism resulting in less preference for egg laying and feeding. The uniqueness and novelty of C. aestuans confirmed on the basis of very unique VOCs profile which makes it resistant against S. obliqua through multiple mechanisms, i.e., antibiosis and non-preference recording least suitable for egg laying, biology and growth of insects. Key words: GC-MS, Hairy caterpillar, Jute, Oviposition, Volatile Organic Compounds
Alleviating drought stress in rice plant through intervention of Trichoderma spp.
Authors:   Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar- 751 003, India, Datta D. , Senapati A.K. ,   Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar- 751 003, India, Behera L. ,   Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, India, Zaidi N.W. ,   Plant Pathology, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi-110 012, India, Kumar S. ,   Agriculture Research & Development (Plant Protection), International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Guwahati- 781 001, India, Dey P. ,   Faculty of Agriculture (Crop Physiology), Sri Sri University, Cuttack-754 006, India, Kumar S. ,   Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar- 751 003, India
Published: May 2023

Aim: Trichoderma provides resistance to abiotic stress by generating a variety of secondary metabolites, phytohormones, through nutrient solubilization. The current study was conducted to determine whether Trichoderma could be used to alleviate drought stress in rice. Methodology: Three distinct isolates of Trichoderma harzianum [94 (A),T-14, IRRI-2] obtained from the International Rice Research Institute India, as well as two native isolates of Trichoderma asperellum (OT-3) and Trichoderma harzianum (0T-8) obtained from the farmlands of OUAT through serial dilution, were inoculated through seedling root dip treatment. Different morphological (days to active tillering, plant height, panicle initiation, root length, leaf rolling score, number of unfilled and filled grains per panicle) and biochemical data (Total phenolic content, malondialdehyde, proline, hydrogen peroxide, lignin and peroxidase) were estimated to determine the stress due to drought. Results: In-vivo studies on plant height, root length, number of filled grains, grains per panicle and leaf rolling that are positively associated with grain yield revealed that the application of Trichoderma had increased the grain yield. The effect of various biochemical characteristics, such as increase in phenol, peroxidase, lignin and cell membrane stability, which are known to alleviate drought stress through a variety of mechanisms were observed in this study. Inoculation of Trichoderma reduced the levels of oxidative chemicals such as proline, malondialdehyde, and hydrogen peroxide. Interpretation: The biochemical and morphological changes found in this study support the hypothesis that Trichoderma had a positive impact on yield and drought stress. Key words: Drought, Rice, Stress-related enzymes, Trichoderma spp
Assessment of arsenic induced physiological and lipid peroxidation response in two indica rice cultivars
Authors:   Department of Zoology, S.M.P. Rajkiya Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Ballia-277 401,  India, Jha D.K. , Yashvardhini N. ,   Department of Microbiology, Patna Women’s College, Patna-800 001, India
Published: May 2023

Aim: To investigate the potential of sodium arsenite to induce physiological as well as oxidative stress at its low level exposure in tolerant and sensitive indica rice cultivars. Methodology: Rice seeds were surface sterilized using 0.1% HgCl2 for 15 min, followed by washing with distilled water. Twelve days after germination, the seedlings in one tray was kept aside as control and other trays were exposed to 50, 100, 150 and 200 μM of sodium arsenite. After treatment for 24 and 48hr, leaves were harvested and washed with distilled water to estimate the level of lipid peroxidation as well as physiological stress parameters. Results: The oxidative damage increased with corresponding increase in the sodium arsenite concentration in both the succeptible IR-64 and tolerant Nonabokra cultivars, the effect being more prononced in IR-64 than Nonabokra. The status of lipid peroxidation was assessed through quantification of its secondary product malondialdehyde by TBARS assay (P≤0.05). Significant increase in lipid peroxidation levels were observed in all the arsenic exposed groups of rice plants. Interpretation: The detrimental effect of arsenic was reflected as more chlorophyll loss, decrease in water content and significant reduction in the length of root as well as shoot of rice plants. Besides, significant elevated levels of LPO indicated drastic cellular damage in all the arsenic exposed groups of rice plants. Key words: Chlorophyll loss, Indica rice, Lipid peroxidation, Sodium arsenite, Water content