bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rajah: Islamic Talisman for Overcoming Disease
Authors: Maola Mochammad , Al-Hasani Syed Mahbubul Alam
Published: February 2024

The coronavirus disease has been a terrible disaster around since 2019. Various fields of science have contributed to fighting the pandemic. Traditional medicine, multiple therapies, patience, and so on are kinds of contributions from Islam. Talisman or rajah is one of the Islamic traditions. There are many rajahs to prevent or fight the plague. Al-Bulqini's rajah is the focus of this research. Talisman in Islamic culture, moreover in Indonesia, will be discussed in this article. The practice of using talismans to overcome disease is a topic that has been discussed previously. Unfortunately, the practice of using amulets has become less because many Muslims tend to seek more reasonable methods to overcome and fight the disease. Whether the talisman, the Muslim who makes the talisman, or the Muslim belief in the talisman is still questionable. This research studies and elaborates on the culture of making talismans, especially to fight the plague with COVID-19 as a focus.Contribution: This study is essential in contributing to the fact that dealing with the plague can be done in various ways, including from a religious perspective, namely the use of the Rajah, which is common among Muslims. So, treatment can be made not only by a medical approach but also by a religious one.
Strategy and Effectivity of Sufi Healing as a Therapeutic Process for Curing Diseases
Authors: Asiyah Siti , Lutfi Achmad
Published: February 2024

Modern humans experience psychosocial stressors that affect physical and psychological health. This article discusses the strategy and effectiveness of Sufi healing on physical and psychological illnesses as practised at the Rehab Hati Foundation, Cirebon. This study used a phenomenological approach to understand the therapy process and strategy based on Sufi healing. Primary data were obtained from the leaders of the Rehab Hati Foundation, therapists, patients, and guidebooks used by therapists as references in treatment. This study revealed that the Sufi healing-based therapy uses the ruqyah method accompanied by thibbun nabawi (herbal medicine, honey, dates, etc.) and adapted to the disease experienced by the patient and also with spiritual advice. The ruqyah therapy techniques are two kinds, namely ruqyah therapy carried out directly by a therapist, and independent ruqyah therapy carried out by the patient himself or with the help of his family at home.Contribution: This study provides a perspective that the treatment of human illnesses, both physical and psychological, is not only done medically based on medical science. Sufistic therapy, with ruqyah and thibbun Nabawi, can be an alternative to healing human illnesses.
Vulnerabilidad social y rol parental en cuatro escenarios, Medellín, Colombia
Authors: Betancur Mazo Luisa Fernanda , Arango Torres Mariana , Casas Cárdenas Nagibet Andrea , Velásquez Cerpa Sebastián , Parada Trujillo Abad Ernesto , González Mora Alexandra
Published: February 2024

La vulnerabilidad social es una problemática a la que muchas familias están expuestas: violencia intrafamiliar, drogodependencia, privación de la libertad, precariedad económica o escaso acceso a servicios de salud y educación. La vulnerabilidad social influye en las dinámicas familiares, la crianza y la formación de lazos afectivos sanos. Este artículo tuvo como objetivo comprender las relaciones entre vulnerabilidad social y rol parental desde el análisis de información recolectada en cuatro contextos diferentes. La investigación estuvo enmarcada en el enfoque cualitativo, el paradigma interpretativo y el método fenomenológico. Los participantes correspondieron a doce individuos seleccionados de manera intencionada en cuatro contextos de la ciudad de Medellín en Colombia: la Fundación Unbound, el Centro Penitenciario La Paz, la Secretaría de Salud y Protección Social de la Alcaldía de Itagüí y la Corporación Pueblo de los Niños. Se empleó como técnica de recolección de datos la entrevista semiestructurada relacionada con las categorías vulnerabilidad social, rol parental y competencias parentales. Los resultados muestran que el rol parental y la dinámica familiar —relacionamiento, lazos afectivos y comunicación— pueden verse afectados por distintos factores económicos y sociales que inciden en la vulnerabilidad social. Se concluye que los padres y madres de familias que se encuentran en situaciones de vulnerabilidad enfrentan diversos obstáculos que les impiden ejercer su parentalidad de manera óptima, ya que las oportunidades juegan un papel primordial para la creación y ejecución de un proyecto de vida familiar.
Reconocimiento, violencia simbólica y violencia estructural en la educación universitaria
Authors: González Pérez Jaime Andrés
Published: February 2024

El presente artículo es resultado de un ejercicio de investigación doctoral en el cual se abordan conceptos claves como: reconocimiento simbólico (desde la perspectiva filosófica de Axel Honneth), violencia simbólica (desde la teoría sociológica de Pierre Bourdieu) y violencia estructural (desde la psicología de Johan Galtung). Su objetivo principal, más allá de ser un artículo de recopilación y compilación teórica sobre la forma en la que desde principios del nuevo milenio se han abordado estos conceptos filosóficos en escenarios educativos universitarios, es presentar y poner en tensión algunas de las —nuevas— discusiones epistémicas de una denominada sociología de la educación, que parte de la inclusión de la teoría del reconocimiento simbólico en la práctica educativa y que tiene el deber de superar no solo las múltiples limitantes clásicas del ejercicio formativo utilitarista y de mercado, sino también las diversas tipologías de violencia que gobiernan su quehacer y circunscriben las relaciones de los agentes sociales a prácticas de poder y de reproductibilidad de estructuras de dominación. A partir de un diálogo ordenado con diversos autores/as que han investigado estas temáticas, el artículo procura enunciar una ruta distinta hacía la reflexión de nuevas necesidades investigativas que permitan resolver algunos otros problemas (ignorados o simplemente dejados de lado) de la práctica educativa, que tienen que ver con las prácticas normativas, de derecho y de autorrespeto, como fundamento de una sociedad y una práctica educativa diferencial.
Around "Deconstruction." Author’s Response
Authors: Gunkel David J.
Published: February 2024

In this paper I reply to the four critical articles that were provided in response to my book Deconstruction (MIT Press 2021). It proceeds in four steps: (1) I begin with a reply to Stanisław Chankowski’s use of the psychoanalytic term “fetishistic denial” to describe the formal character of the text. (2) I then engage with the criticism supplied by Piotr Kozak, who questions deconstruction’s theory of truth (or its lack thereof). (3) From this, I take-up and respond to Przemysław Nowakowski’s proposal that deconstruction might provide a way to reimagine the interdisciplinarity of cognitive science. And (4) I conclude with a response to Michał Piekarski’s mashup of Ludwig Wittgenstein and Jacques Derrida, which supplies a reading of these two thinkers that is arguably greater than the sum of the parts. The objective of the reply is not to offer a defense of myself or my text but to engage with these interesting and insightful reviews in a way that opens the space for productive dialogue.

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Received: 28/09/2023. Reviewed: 30/10/2023. Accepted: 12/11/2023.
How To Be a Baptist Philosopher
Authors: Boone Mark J.
Published: February 2024

In this paper I will give some provisional answers to the questions how one can be a Christian philosopher rather than just a philosopher who happens to be a Christian, how one can be a Reformation philosopher rather than just a Christian philosopher whohappens to be a Reformation Christian, and how one can be a Baptist philosopher rather than just a Reformation philosopher who happens to be a Baptist. A good way to be a philosopher is to, like Socrates, seek wisdom concerning spiritual good. A good wayto be a specifically Christian philosopher is to, like Augustine, seek that wisdom in Jesus Christ. A good way to be a specifically Reformation philosopher is to recognize and reflect on a distinction between two inseparable spiritual goods on which we are seeking wisdom: justification and sanctification. A good way to be a specifically Baptist philosopher, taking some inspiration from the likes of Locke and Kierkegaard, is to also recognize and reflect on some signs of these spiritual goods which Baptists emphasize: resistance to the idea of a state church and believer’s baptism.

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Received: 20/03/2023. Reviewed: 18/04/2023. Accepted: 24/04/2023.
Czy fizyka wskazuje na istnienie transcendencji? Dyskusja wokół książki "Fizyk w jaskini światów"
Authors: Buczkowska Janina , Krokos Jan , Lemańska Anna , Świeżyński Adam
Published: February 2024

Profesor Krzysztof A. Meissner proponuje obraz transcendencji wynikającej z poznawania świata przez fizykę, która oznacza świat uniwersalnych i niezmiennych praw przyrody. Czy tego rodzaju wypowiedzi są uprawnione na gruncie fizyki, czy też należy uznać je za określony pogląd filozoficzny? Czy istnienie praw przyrody wskazuje na istnienie jakieś transcendencji? Publikacja jest zapisem dyskusji wokół książki: Krzysztof A. Meissner, Fizyk w jaskini światów (rozmawia Jerzy Sosnowski), (Biblioteka Więzi, tom 389, Warszawa 2023), która to dyskusja odbyła się 25 marca 2023 w Instytucie Filozofii UKSW w Warszawie w ramach spotkania Katedry Filozofii Przyrody.

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Zgłoszono: 08/09/2023. Zrecenzowano: 03/11/2023. Zaakceptowano do publikacji: 15/11/2023.
Sprawozdanie z 16. Warsztatów Filozofii Przyrody Sekcji Filozofii Przyrody i Nauk Przyrodniczych Polskiego Towarzystwa Filozoficznego, Kraków, 15-18.06.2023 r.
Authors: Świeżyński Adam
Published: February 2024

16. Warsztaty Filozofii Przyrody odbyły się w dniach 15-18 czerwca 2023 roku w Krakowie, w budynku Wyższego Seminarium Duchownego Towarzystwa Salezjańskiego. Organizatorem cyklicznych warsztatów jest Sekcja Filozofii Przyrody i Nauk Przyrodniczych Polskiego Towarzystwa Filozoficznego. Uczestnikami warsztatów było ponad trzydziestu przedstawicieli kilkunastu ośrodków naukowych z Krakowa, Lublina, Łodzi, Poznania, Szczecina, Warszawy, Zielonej Góry, zajmujących się filozofią przyrody i filozofią nauk przyrodniczych.

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Zgłoszono: 30/10/2023. Zrecenzowano: 20/11/2023. Zaakceptowano do publikacji: 10/12/2023.
Análise comparativa dos planos de benefício definido ofertados pelos fundos de pensão no Brasil
Authors: Coelho Silva Rafaela Meriele , Santos Junior Luiz Carlos
Published: February 2024

O objetivo desse trabalho foi analisar, de maneira comparativa, os planos de benefício definido ofertados pelas Entidade Fechada de Previdência Complementar no Brasil, quanto à solvência, suas similaridades e diferenças. Para isso, foram utilizadas informações contidas nos demonstrativos atuariais de 229 planos de Benefício Definido, no ano de 2020, disponibilizados pela Superintendência Nacional de Previdência Complementar. Primeiramente, foi verificado que, a partir da insuficiência de cobertura, 136 planos eram solventes, enquanto 93 eram insolventes àquela data. Posteriormente, foi realizada a análise de cluster com o intuito de agrupar os planos conforme as suas similaridades; a partir dessa análise, foram sugeridos 5 agrupamentos de planos previdenciários e, a partir disto, foi realizada a análise discriminante a fim de classificar os novos planos em um dos grupos. Assim, destacam-se as seguintes características como sendo as melhores discriminantes de grupos, com êxito em 85,48% das classificações: número de participantes ativos, reserva matemática, tábua de mortalidade modificada, patrimônio de cobertura, insuficiência de cobertura, ativo líquido, duration do passivo, custo normal do ano e fundo previdencial.
LSTM-SAGDTA: Predicting Drug-target Binding Affinity with an Attention Graph
Neural Network and LSTM Approach
Authors: Qiu Wenjing , Liang Qianle , Yu Liyi , Xiao Xuan , Qiu Wangren , Lin Weizhong
Published: February 2024

Introduction:

Drug development is a challenging and costly process, yet it plays a crucial role in
improving healthcare outcomes. Drug development requires extensive research and testing to meet the demands
for economic efficiency, cures, and pain relief.

Methods:

Drug development is a vital research area that necessitates innovation and collaboration to achieve
significant breakthroughs. Computer-aided drug design provides a promising avenue for drug discovery and
development by reducing costs and improving the efficiency of drug design and testing.

Results:

In this study, a novel model, namely LSTM-SAGDTA, capable of accurately predicting drug-target
binding affinity, was developed. We employed SeqVec for characterizing the protein and utilized the graph
neural networks to capture information on drug molecules. By introducing self-attentive graph pooling, the
model achieved greater accuracy and efficiency in predicting drug-target binding affinity.

Conclusion:

Moreover, LSTM-SAGDTA obtained superior accuracy over current state-of-the-art methods
only by using less training time. The results of experiments suggest that this method represents a highprecision
solution for the DTA predictor.
Nanoencapsulation of Zataria multiflora Essential Oil Containing Linalool Reduced Antibiofilm Resistance against Multidrug-resistant Clinical Strains
Authors: Mohamadi Neda , Adeli-Sardou Mahboubeh , Ansari Mehdi , Pakdel Atousa , Kosar Muberra , Sharififar Fariba
Published: February 2024

Background:

The rise in antimicrobial resistance, caused by the production of biofilms
by bacteria, is a significant concern in the field of healthcare. Nanoemulsion technology
presents itself as a viable alternative in the quest to circumvent antibiotic resistance in pathogenic
bacteria.

Objective:

The aim of this research was to form a sustainable nanoemulsion from Z. multiflora,
and evaluate its antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities against the clinical isolates of Pseudomonas
aeruginosa, Proteus mirabilis, and Staphylococcus aureus.

Materials and Methods:

Bioactive compounds of the oil were identified using GC-MS. Zataria
multiflora essential oil (ZMEO) nanoemulsion was formulated as a water-dispersible nanoemulsion
with a diameter of 184.88 ± 1.18 nm. The antibacterial and antibiofilm activities of the essential
oil in both pure and nanoemulsion forms were assessed against pathogenic bacteria causing
hospital-acquired infections using minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and the microtiter
method, respectively.

Results:

The main constituents were found to be linalool (78.66 %), carvacrol (14.25 %), and α-
pinene (4.53%). Neither ZMEO nor the emulsified ZMEO showed any antimicrobial activity.
However, ZMEO exhibited a low inhibition of biofilm formation by P. mirabilis, S. aureus, and
P. aeruginosa. The most promising finding was that when the emulsified ZMEO was present at
a concentration of 750 μg/mL, it significantly reduced biofilm formation by the aforementioned
bacteria to 39.68% ± 2.62, 56.54% ± 3.35, and 59.60% ± 2.88, respectively. This result suggests
that ZMEO nanoemulsion has the potential to effectively disrupt persistent biofilms and enhance
the penetration of antimicrobial agents into the biofilm matrix.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the study provides evidence supporting the use of ZMEO nanoemulsion
as a potential treatment option for combating biofilm-related infections caused by Pseudomonas
aeruginosa, Proteus mirabilis, and Staphylococcus aureus. Further research is warranted
to explore the practical application of the proposed essential oil in clinical settings.
Current Advances and Applications of Diagnostic Microfluidic Chip: A
Review
Authors: Katyal Garima , Pathak Anuj , Grover Parul , Sharma Vaibhav
Published: February 2024

Background:

As a developed technology, microfluidics now offers a great toolkit for handling
and manipulating suspended samples, fluid samples, and particles. A regular chip is different
from a microfluidic chip. A microfluidic chip is made of a series of grooves or microchannels carved
on various materials. This arrangement of microchannels contained within the microfluidic chip is
connected to the outside by inputs and outputs passing through the chip.

Objective:

This review includes the current progress in the field of microfluidic chips, their advantages
and their biomedical applications in diagnosis.

Methods:

The various manuscripts were collected in the field of microfluidic chip that have biomedical
applications from the different sources like Pubmed,Science direct and Google Scholar, out of
which some were relevant and considered for the present manuscript.

Results:

Microfluidic channels inside the chip allow for the processing of the fluid, such as blending
and physicochemical reactions. Aside from its practical, technological, and physical benefits, microscale
fluidic circuits also improve researchers' capacity to do more accurate quantitative measurements
while researching biological systems. Microfluidic chips, a developing type of biochip, were
primarily focused on miniaturising analytical procedures, especially to enhance analyte separation.
Since then, the procedures for device construction and operation have gotten much simpler.

Conclusion:

For bioanalytical operations, microfluidic technology has many advantages. As originally
intended, a micro total analysis system might be built using microfluidic devices to integrate
various functional modules (or operational units) onto a single platform. More researchers were able
to design, produce, and use microfluidic devices because of increased accessibility, which quickly
demonstrated the probability of wide-ranging applicability in all branches of biology.
Animal Modeling of Infectious Diseases
Authors: Afifi Mohammed A. , Al-Rabia Mohammed W. , Fallatah Deema I.
Published: February 2024

Animal models have been, and continue to be, viable tools for investigating
crucial scientific issues related to the pathogenesis of infectious diseases and serve as
living platforms for testing novel therapeutics and/or vaccines. The use of animal
models in studying infectious diseases is not only founded on the substantially shared
biology of most mammals but also on the fact that many human infections are zoonotic,
affecting a range of animal species. However, it is noticeable that the results retrieved
from animal studies are not always reproducible in studies conducted on humans. The
reliability of correlating data from animal models and translating them to human
disease succeeds only in well-designed models where their relevance to the
investigated human disease is well recognized. Preferable animal models respond
similarly to the infectious agent as in humans, where the host’s interaction with the
pathogen creates the same immunological and molecular environment. Several animal
models have been designed to investigate the different aspects of the infectious process,
such as biology, immunology, and pathogenesis. The murine model has been chosen
for most studies investigating infectious diseases. Despite the limitations of the current
animal models, remarkable progress has been achieved using these models, including a
better understanding of host immune responses to infection, microbiome–pathogen
interactions, the molecular mechanisms underlying tissue damage as well as validation
of novel therapeutics and vaccine development.
Animal Models of Anemia
Authors: Hawsawi Yousef , Al Anizi Abdulaziz , Al Anizi Faihan , Albisi Fahad E.
Published: February 2024

In ancient Greece, human anatomy and physiology models were first based
on animals. More than 2,400 years ago, it was realized that studying animals could
teach us a lot about ourselves. Animal models have been used in a wide range of
medical research due to their similarity to humans. It is crucial that the selected animal
model be as comparable to humans as possible. Because of how much their genetics,
anatomy, and physiology match those of humans, animals are frequently used as study
subjects for human diseases. Since they are the most popular mammal species utilized
in tests, rats, mice, gerbils, guinea pigs, and hamsters have all been employed
extensively in research. The use of animal models for various forms of anemia will be
discussed in this chapter. The chapter will first discuss the use of animal models for
inflammatory anemia, then for iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women, and finally
for specific hereditary illnesses.

 “Ought we, for instance (to give an illustration of what I mean), to begin by discussing
each separate species-man, lion, ox, and the like-taking each kind in hand
independently of the rest, or ought we rather to deal first with the attributes which they
have in common in virtue of some common element of their nature, and proceed from
this as a basis for the consideration of them separately?”

-Aristotle (384 -322 BC), “On the Parts of Animals”
Animal Models of Asthma
Authors: Al-Rabia Mohammed W. , Afifi Mohammed A.
Published: February 2024

Asthma is a significant heterogeneous disease with a high prevalence in
children and adults. The main manifestations of asthma include wheezing, cough,
dyspnea, chest tightness, mucus hypersecretion, and airway hyperresponsiveness to
inhaled allergens with varying degrees of expiratory airflow limitation. Asthma is
mainly considered as a state of dysregulated Th2 immune responses. However, clinical
findings indicate that asthma is a heterogeneous disease with diverse phenotypes,
endotypes and inflammatory cascades. Animal models are critical to advance insights
into the pathophysiology underlying asthma development and to validate the safety and
efficacy of novel therapeutics. Allergic asthma is mostly induced in murine models
through sensitization of mice by one of the two main allergens: ovalbumin and house
dust mite. Murine models were the most used model to investigate immune responses
and genetic background of asthma as well as the basis of the heterogenous
phenotypes/endotypes of the disease. Murine models have also been used to validate
novel therapeutics. While murine models have offered a better understanding of certain
pathways and reactants in the pathogenesis of asthma and airway remodeling, none of
the current models entirely reflect the same features of human asthma. Therefore, great
caution should be considered regarding the extrapolation of data derived from the
murine asthma model to human asthma as they have many limitations and only partly
reflect the pathology of human diseases.
Local Resource-Based Women Empowerment Model Through Family Development Session (FDS)
Authors: Annisa Yulia
Published: February 2024

This research is motivated by the assumption in the Pungut Hilir Village community that the economic control of the family is the role of men as the head of the family. The task of women, as housewives, is to manage the household and care for children. It raises the opinion that women do not have a role in managing the existing local resources. Through this study, the researcher aims to discuss a model of empowering women based on Local Resources in the Family Development Session (FDS) Group. An Empowerment model for women is implemented to challenge this societal assumption. This empowerment model is not only to improve skills but also to enhance knowledge and change the community's mindset about the role of women in managing local resources. It also aims to increase the participation of women in Pungut Hilir Village in utilizing local resources. This field study is analyzed using qualitative methods, including data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Data collection techniques involve observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings of this study reveal that housewives play a crucial role in economic development through FDS groups to enhance family economic stability. An effective empowerment model for the FDS group in managing local resources is the Local Community Development Model, which aims to develop capabilities and increase awareness to achieve desired goals. The objectives are implemented as follows: 1) improving the knowledge of FDS members through the design thinking model for knowledge dissemination, socialization, and capacity-building training; 2) enhancing the skills of FDS members independently by providing training and mentoring to process local potential into woven products, food, and herbal products; and 3) increasing the participation of FDS members through productive activities such as education, joint ventures, and cooperative savings and loans.
Cangkrukan an Adult Learning Model in Strengthening The Role of Pokdarwis in Surowiti Hill Tourism Village, Gresik, East Java
Authors: Roesminingsih MV , Nugroho Rivo , Rosyanafi Rofik Jalal , Siswanto Heru , Mardiani Desika , Dewangga Teguh
Published: February 2024

This research aims to describe the meaning of Cangkrukan as an adult learning model in strengthening the role of Pokdarwis in the Bukit Surowiti, Gresik tourist village, East Java. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The location of this research is Surowiti Village, Panceng District, Gresik, East Java. The informants in this study were Pokdarwis members, village officials, and local village community leaders. Data was collected by involving observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out using the Miles and Huberman interactive model. The research results show that the wheel government and Pokdarwis use dialogue media, social media, WhatsApp, and Cangkrukan in village tourism. Through Cangkrukan, the village government and Pokdarwis can convey the idea of a tourist village and get a direct response from the community. Cangkrukan can determine strategies to advance the community’s tourism awareness through informal conversations. Cangkrukan can be an example of a community empowerment strategy based on local wisdom.
CIPP Evaluation on Japanese Language Training Apprenticeship Program at Job Training Institute (LPK) Akeno Gakuen Bawen
Authors: Anggraeni Novia , Shofwan Imam , Oladejo Maruff Akinlawe
Published: February 2024

This study aims to describe the evaluation of Japanese language training using the CIPP Model developed by Stufflebeam, including the evaluation of context, input, process, and product at LPK Akeno Gakuen. This research uses a qualitative approach. The study participants consisted of LPK managers, 2 tutors, and 5 study residents. Data collection techniques are carried out through observation, interview, and documentation methods. Data analysis techniques include data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The results showed that: (1) context evaluation: the training program has been achieved in accordance with the needs of learning residents and in accordance with the objectives of the institution or learning residents. (2) input evaluation: all aspects can support the implementation of Japanese language learning. However, the need for additional Japanese language tutors and infrastructure facilities requires additional or updated classrooms that are lacking. (3) process evaluation: the components of the process in LPK run well, it's just that the aspects related to tutor activities have not been maximized. It is necessary to provide appropriate training and professional development for tutors in order to maximize learning activities in class. In addition to learning obstacles, there is a need for tutors to develop effective classroom management strategies so that the specified learning goals can be achieved. (4) product evaluation: Japanese language training at LPK Akeno Gakuen has reached all components, LPK has succeeded in equipping citizens to learn by improving their knowledge and skills in Japanese.
Decentralizing Health Care: History and Opportunities of Web3
Authors: Narayan Aditya , Weng Kydo , Shah Nirav
Published: February 2024

This paper explores the relationship between the development of the internet and health care, highlighting their parallel growth and mutual influence. It delves into the transition from the early, static days of Web 1.0, akin to siloed physician expertise in health care, to the more interactive and patient-centric era of Web 2.0, which was accompanied by advancements in medical technologies and patient engagement. This paper then focuses on the emerging era of Web3—the decentralized web—which promises a transformative shift in health care, particularly in how patient data are managed, accessed, and used. This shift toward Web3 involves using blockchain technology for decentralized data storage to enhance patient data access, control, privacy, and value. This paper also examines current applications and pilot projects demonstrating Web3’s practical use in health care and discusses key questions and considerations for its successful implementation.
Perhitungan Jumlah Pohon Kelapa Sawit Pada Citra Ortofoto Menggunakan Algoritma Template Matching dan Faster R-CNN
Authors: Deyosky Suzi Tessa , Taftazani Muhammad Iqbal
Published: February 2024

Data ortofoto telah banyak digunakan untuk pemantauan kondisi lahan pertanian, khususnya kelapa sawit. Kelapa sawit berperan penting dalam meningkatkan perekonomian Indonesia. Oleh karena itu dibutuhkan perhitungan pohon secara otomatis untuk mempercepat proses monitoring perkebunan secara akurat dan berkala. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghitung jumlah pohon kelapa sawit secara otomatis menggunakan dua algoritma, yaitu Template Matching dan Faster R-CNN. Lokasi penelitian mencakup area perkebunan kelapa sawit yang terletak di Kecamatan Bunga Raya, Kabupaten Siak, Provinsi Riau. Data yang digunakan yaitu data foto udara perkebunan kelapa sawit PT. Teguh Karsa Wana Lestari pada tahun 2017. Data foto udara diolah menjadi data ortofoto. Data ortofoto selanjutnya digunakan untuk perhitungan pohon secara otomatis menggunakan kedua algoritma. Uji akurasi setiap algoritma dibandingkan dengan acuan hitungan manual yang diasumsikan memiliki ground truth. Hasil perhitungan manual (ground truth) sebanyak 4777 pohon, dan hasil perhitungan secara otomatis dengan template matching yaitu 4500 pohon dengan selisih 277 pohon lebih sedikit dibandingkan dengan ground truth. Selain itu, Faster R-CNN menghasilkan 4713 pohon dengan selisih 64 pohon lebih sedikit dibandingkan dengan ground truth. Overall accuracy perhitungan pohon kelapa sawit dengan algoritma Template Matching sebesar 91,58%, Faster R-CNN sebesar 97,98 %. Dengan demikian, algoritma Faster R-CNN secara kuantitatif memberikan hasil yang lebih baik.
Representación semántica del concepto “medicina” en estudiantes de la Facultad de Medicina, UNAM. Un estudio longitudinal
Authors: Petra-Micu Ileana , Cortés-Morelos Jacqueline , Talayero-Uriarte José Antonio
Published: February 2024

Introducción: La forma en que el alumno se identifica con la “Medicina” ha sido poco estudiada. Esta investigación se enfoca en conocer cómo evoluciona el concepto de la misma durante su formación.

Objetivo: Analizar el proceso de reestructuración que el estudiante realiza sobre el concepto de “Medicina”.

Método: Estudio cualitativo longitudinal, de cinco años con cortes transversales anuales, con alumnos de un programa de alto rendimiento académico de la licenciatura de Médico Cirujano de la Facultad de Medicina de la UNAM, en la Ciudad de México. El método empleado fue Redes Semánticas Naturales (RSN), cuyo análisis incluyó: 1) total de palabras definidoras generadas sobre “Medicina”, 2) frecuencia con que se utilizaron estas definidoras, 3) valor semántico de las definidoras señaladas con mayor frecuencia, 4) distancia porcentual entre las definidoras y 5) agrupaciones de definidoras establecidas con base en su semejanza conceptual.

Resultados: Se obtuvo un promedio de 800 palabras durante los cinco años de la carrera. En primer año, resaltaron las palabras “vida” y “salud”; en segundo “salud”, “enfermedad” y “ciencia”; para tercero y cuarto, “enfermo”; y en el quinto, “salud”. Las definidoras se agruparon en siete categorías: valores, conocimientos, instrumentos, estado del individuo, asignaturas, participantes y actividades médicas.

Conclusiones: Las diez palabras definidoras que prevalecen a lo largo de los estudios, se integraron para definir a la “Medicina” como: “la salud del paciente para evitar la enfermedad en favor de la vida, con el apoyo del médico, basado en la ciencia y el conocimiento para curar en la clínica”. La población estudiada aporta datos que resultan valiosos para la toma de decisiones respecto a la enseñanza, organización de los contenidos, selección de textos, instrumentación de estrategias de aprendizaje y el desarrollo de instrumentos de evaluación.
Uso de tecnologías en información y comunicación por médicos residentes de ginecología y obstetricia
Authors: Veloz-Martínez María Guadalupe , Almanza-Velasco Eustolia , Uribe- Ravell Jorge Augusto , Libiend-Díaz González Linda , Quintana-Romero Verónica , Alanís- López. Patricia
Published: February 2024

Introducción: El presente y el futuro van encaminados al entendimiento y aprovechamiento de las tecnologías en información y comunicación (TIC), dadas las ventajas y complemento que suponen para la autoconstrucción del conocimiento.Objetivo: Explorar en médicos residentes (MR) de ginecología y obstetricia el uso de las TIC en su educación. Proponer un instrumento para el efecto. Material y métodos: Estudio descriptivo, observacional, realizado en médicos residentes del Hospital de Ginecología y Obstetricia del Centro Médico Nacional “La Raza” del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), en la Ciudad de México. A través de un cuestionario se exploró disponibilidad de TIC, tiempo dedicado a actividades educativas empleando TIC, inglés como limitante para búsquedas de publicaciones científicas, buscadores utilizados y preferencia por la educación tradicional vs educación por TIC.Resultados: Respondieron el cuestionario 52 MR de ginecología y obstetricia de primer a cuarto grado. El 100% posee computadora, 86% tiene internet en su domicilio, manifiestan dominio alto para uso de computadora e internet, regular para uso de redes sociales. El tiempo para actividades educativas usando las TIC, va de 30 minutos a ocho horas (mediana dos horas), el tiempo que consideran empleado en forma efectiva es en promedio 60 minutos. El 53% de los MR realiza otras actividades cuando estudia. Los recursos utilizados: Ovid 30%, PubMed 21%, Google 12%. Dieciochos MR refirieron dificultad para realizar las búsquedas. El 50% de los MR comprende 70% o menos de lecturas médicas en inglés. Solamente 13 MR (25%) han presenciado una videoconferencia, y nueve han realizado un curso en línea.

Conclusiones: La disponibilidad de tecnología no es limitante para que los MR procuren la autogestión del conocimiento empleando las TIC. El aprovechamiento de las TIC en el proceso educativo de este grupo de residentes es limitado. es conveniente explorar el uso de las TIC por los alumnos, y fomentar actividades educativas utilizando las mismas. La falta de dominio del idioma inglés es una limitante para un porcentaje elevado de alumnos.
Diseño de un cuestionario para identificar realidades de la práctica de la Medicina Basada en Evidencias en médicos residentes: uso de redes semánticas modificadas
Authors: Aburto-Arciniega Mónica Beatriz , Sánchez-Mendiola Melchor
Published: February 2024

Introducción: La Medicina Basada en Evidencias (MBE) es una competencia necesaria en la formación de los médicos. Varias universidades la han incluido en sus planes de estudio, entre ellas a la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). Diversos cuestionarios se han diseñado para identificar limitantes y barreras para la implementación de esta estrategia en el ejercicio profesional, como son las culturales, personales y tecnológicas.Objetivo: Diseñar un cuestionario para identificar realidades del ejercicio de la MBE, en médicos residentes de México.Método: Se usó la técnica de redes semánticas modificadas, para identificar elementos significativos del ejercicio real de la MBE en el ámbito profesional de médicos residentes. Se construyó un cuestionario para identificar barreras del ejercicio de la MBE, en un grupo de residentes de la Facultad de Medicina de la UNAM que asistieron a un curso estructurado sobre este tema.Resultados: En un grupo de 25 médicos residentes, se obtuvieron 10 conceptos definidores para elaborar un cuestionario de 25 reactivos con escala de respuesta tipo Likert. El cuestionario se aplicó a 20 residentes ocho meses después del curso de MBE. Se identificaron barreras tecnológicas, culturales y personales e inherentes a la institución. El 55% refirió acceso gratuito a revistas electrónicas y tener equipo de cómputo limitado. El 65% reportó que la carga de trabajo impide dedicar tiempo para consultar artículos científicos. El 95% consideran que el idioma inglés es determinante para actualizarse.

Conclusiones: El cuestionario propuesto puede ofrecer información relevante para la implementación de la MBE en los centros de formación de médicos residentes. Las barreras más frecuentes fueron falta de equipo de cómputo, exceso de trabajo, falta de dominio del idioma inglés, cansancio crónico y dificultades para asistir a actividades de educación continua.
A Review - Green Building and Energy Efficient Design
Authors: Pavate Vinayak , Kolekar Arghya , Mendapara Ami , Patil Shreyas , Amrutatti Sachin
Published: February 2024

Abstract: The rapid expansion of infrastructure plays a pivotal role in a nation’s progress, yet this growth must integrate with environmental concerns. Pollution primarily resulting from construction activities, factories, and industries, significantly impacts the environment. The construction sector, accounting 40% of air pollution, heavily contributes to this issue through material production and transportation. Co2 emission which adversely affects the ozone layer, and leads to global warming, impacts on both the human and environment living condition. While complete shutoff of emission is unfeasible, adopting sustainable practices, such as constructing green building, using of eco-friendly materials, offers a feasible solution.
"The Influence of Social Media Influencers on Teenager Consumer Behaviour in Vadodara: Evaluating Their Role in Boosting Brand Awareness, Shaping Brand Perception, and Driving Sales Effectively"
Authors: Rao Dr. Krupa
Published: February 2024

Abstract: In the contemporary landscape, influencer marketing has emerged as a prevalent strategy for brands seeking to connect with their intended demographic and shape consumer actions. This study is dedicated to investigating the influence of influencer marketing on the behavior of teenagers in Vadodara, specifically emphasizing its efficacy in heightening brand awareness, enhancing brand perception, and catalyzing sales. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this research will utilize both quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques to offer a holistic insight into the subject.
Disruptive AI in Education: Transforming Learning in the Digital Age
Authors: Abuodha Lucy , Kipkebut Andrew
Published: February 2024

Abstract: COVID-19 had a huge impact on our educational system in the world which resulted in the introduction of digital technologies to be adopted in the education systems. This has brought about issues regarding the quality of teaching and learning with ICTs, especially concerning the adoption of Artificial intelligence in the education sector. The use of machine learning models such as chatGpt has changed how learners' outcomes and experiences. “Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a disruptive force in the education sector, revolutionizing teaching and learning processes. AI’s ability to adapt to individual learners’ needs, automate administrative tasks, and provide personalized feedback has transformed traditional educational practices. However, the integration of AI in education also presents challenges, including data privacy concerns, the digital divide, and the need for significant infrastructural changes. Despite these challenges, the potential benefits of AI in enhancing educational outcomes, particularly in developing countries, are substantial. This paper explores the disruptive impact of AI on education, highlighting its transformative potential and the obstacles that must be overcome to realize this potential fully. A narrative synthesis and a systematic literature review will be conducted in this review article. The literature and information were obtained from various books and research articles on among others Springer Link, Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, and Science Direct.
A Review: Soil Stabilisation Using Agricultural Waste and Cementitious Material
Authors: Yadav Koushlandra , Tiwari Preeti , Singh Pooja
Published: February 2024

Abstract: Stabilization is a broad term that refers to the various methods used to improve the engineering performance of a soil and its application in a variety of engineering works. Soil stabilisation is a major concern for civil engineers today, both for road construction and for increasing soil strength or stability, which reduces construction costs. Soil stabilisation is the chemical or physical modification of soil properties to improve the soil's engineering quality. The primary goal of soil stabilisation is to increase the soil's bearing capacity, resistance to weathering processes, and permeability. Due to the rapid growth of urbanization and industrialization, minimizing industrial waste. Because of the rapid growth of urbanization and industrialization, reducing industrial waste has become a major issue in recent years. To encounter this innovative and nontraditional research on waste utilization is becoming increasingly important. Soil improvement using waste materials such as slags, rice husk ash, and silica fume has been recommended from an environmental standpoint in geotechnical engineering. This paper examines the effects of blast furnace slag, fly ash, and micro silica added to black cotton soil to improve soil properties. In addition, this paper provides a review of the use of various solid waste materials for soft soil stabilisation. However, there are numerous methods and techniques available for stabilising these soils. This study describes how waste materials can be used to stabilise soft soil.
Workplace Injuries: A Comparative Study of Young and Old Workers in a Construction Site
Authors: Aseer Ahmad
Published: February 2024

Abstract: It has been shown by the research that young workers (<25 years old) are more subjected to workplace injuries than old workers. But paradoxically, the injuries that young workers are exposed to are not severe. The study is aimed to find out risk factors for injuries in construction industry focusing on the risk factors associated with young workers. The results show that young workers are more involved in workplace injuries than old workers, irrespective of considering department size and type of discipline. However, when variables are added for physical and psychosocial work environment in the safety climate model, age seems to be of less importance. Physical demands (vibration and heavy lifting) and control over work pace are concerned with an increased risk for injuries. This may indicate that the work task distribution among different age groups has an impact on injury risk. Safety climate is not associated with risk for injuries. The study has an indication that the work task distribution between two groups ought to be further explained in relation with injury risk.
COMPARISON OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICES TOWARDS CL USAGE AMONGST MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL STUDENTS
Authors: Suek Theng Leong , Barodawala Fakhruddin Shamsheer , Rajhans Vidyut
Published: February 2024

Background and Objective: Amidst the myopia epidemic, the number of contact lens (CL) users is steadily increasing, especially youngsters. Many CL practitioners presume optimum knowledge and good practice of CL usage by medical professionals. With rising complications and a significant dropout rate, there is a need to investigate the knowledge (K), attitudes (A), and practices (P) among CL users. This study aimed to assess the K, A, and P in CL users registered in various programs in a university. We hypothesized no difference between K, A, and P in CL users with medical (M) and non-medical (N) academic backgrounds.

Methods and Materials: A pre-validated questionnaire, consisting of 19 questions on knowledge, 9 questions on attitude, and 30 questions on practice, was distributed among the university students admitted to various programs, excluding optometry, through an online survey tool. Inferences were drawn using a Chi-square test and Mann-Whitney U test to compare the M and N groups, with a predetermined significance of 0.05. Spearman’s correlation gave a relationship between the K, A, and P of CL users.

Results: Out of 1041 (M=146 and N=895) valid responses, 476 (45.7%) respondents had prior experience or were CL users. The prevalence of CL users was a little higher in the N group (M=39.0%; N=46.8%) but statistically not significant (χ2=3.057, df=1, p<0.05). The knowledge about CL hygiene and complications was not significantly different between the two groups (U=10370, z=–1.645, p<0.05). However, there was a significant difference in the attitude towards CL wear and care (U=9268, z= –2.751, p>0.05) and practice of lens wear and care (U=8770, z=–3.318, p>0.05). For all the respondents, a weak correlation between knowledge and practice was observed (r=0.137, p<0.05), and a fair to strong correlation in medical respondents (r=0.465, p<0.05). For the non-medical student group, a statistically significant weak correlation was found between attitude and practice (r=0.110, p<0.05).

Conclusion: Medical students exhibited a slightly better attitude and practice toward CL use than non-medical students. However, knowledge scores in both groups were similar. The results of this survey disrupted the presumption that CL users with medical backgrounds possess better K, A, and P toward CL usage. This study highlights the need to be proactive in educating young CL wearers, irrespective of their academic background, providing them with optimum knowledge and skill, and nurturing their right attitude towards CL usage, which will ultimately contribute to the optimization of eye health outcomes and prevention of complications associated with CL wear. This will help the CL industry overcome growth challenges, providing safe opportunities for vision correction to the increasingly prevalent myopic population at large.
Evaluation of Bactericidal Activity of Electrochemical GO Modified with TiO2 Nanoparticles
Authors: Durango Giraldo* Geraldine , Zapata-Hernández Juan Camilo , Betancur Henao Claudia , Santa Marín Juan Felipe , Buitrago Sierra Robison
Published: February 2024

Recently, antibacterial materials have sparked a renewed interest in the fields of biomedical engineering and life sciences. The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical properties of TiO2 nanoparticles with anatase phase and an average size of 24.1 ± 4.6 nm, graphene oxide (GO) obtained from the electrochemical method, and TiO2/GO hybrid nanomaterial. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) revealed the presence of oxygen functionalities in the GO structure and 23.2 % of TiO2 in the hybrid nanomaterial, as well as a strong interaction between the materials that can be observed in the micrograph of scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Antibacterial tests were performed using the macrodilution method. The results showed that, while GO did not decrease bacterial growth, TiO2 presented high bactericidal activity. In turn, the hybrid TiO2/GO nanomaterial did not show such activity. This result can be explained by the decrease in contact between TiO2 and bacterial cells due to the blocking of the active sites on the TiO2 surface by graphene oxide sheets. These results contribute to the ongoing discussion about the bactericidal properties of graphene oxide.