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Wiesław Skrzydło – Rektor Uniwersytetu Marii Curie Skłodowskiej w Lublinie
Authors: Gutek Dawid
Published: December 2023

Jedną z pierwszych decyzji Polskiego Komitetu Wyzwolenia Narodowego, jeszcze w trakcie II Wojny Światowej, było utworzenie Uniwersytetu Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej. Miała być to świecka uc­zelnia stworzona od podstaw. Przez siedemdziesiąt pięć lat funkcjonowania UMCS stale się rozwija. Między innymi dlatego, że kierowali nim tacy rektorzy jak Wiesław Skrzydło. Sprawował on tę funkcję w latach 1972-1981. Był to drugi co do długości trwania okres urzędowania jednego rektora w historii uniwersytetu, zaraz po dziesięcioletnich rządach profesora Grzegorza Leopolda Seidlera. Celem niniejszego artykułu jest przedstawienie sylwetki profesora Wiesława Skrzydły, jako rektora Uniwersytetu Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej. Zawarto w nim zarys biografii, przedstawiono rozwój uczelni i cele kadencji Rektora Skrzydły, a także scharakteryzowano jego dokonania na płaszczyźnie dydaktyczno-naukowej i organizatorskiej.
Nowe zadania nauczyciela wychowania przedszkolnego we współczesnej polityce oświatowej państwa polskiego
Authors: Cieślak Monika
Published: December 2023

W niniejszym artykule przedstawione zostały zadania, jakie ma do zrealizowania po zmianach przepisów prawa od roku szkolnego 2018/2019 nauczyciel wychowania przedszkolnego. Autorka ukazuje konkretne zadania i obowiązki nauczycieli, które wynikają z obowiązujących przepisów prawa oświatowego w Polsce. Niezmiernie istotnym elementem jest odwoływanie się do konkretnych zapisów zawartych w ustawach i rozporządzeniach, które nakładają na nauczyciela określone zadania wynikające z polityki oświatowej państwa.
Operation Olive Branch
Authors: Smoleń Kinga
Published: December 2023

The empirical goal of this paper is to conduct an in-depth analysis of Operation Olive Branch, with special attention to its underlying circumstances, timeline, and impacts. In order to tackle these aspects of the topic, I formulate the following hypotheses. First, three primary factors ultimately led to an armed offensive by a geopolitically diminished Turkey: the risk of further of expansion of Kurdish influence in northern Syria (a likely scenario in the case of continued support from the United States), the Assad regime’s attack on Sunni rebels in the province of Idlib, and the regional rivalry with Iran. Second, Russia’s approval for Turkey’s intervention in Afrin strengthened the tactical alliance between the two states. At the same time, it increased Turkey’s geopolitical dependence on Russia in the Middle East. Third, Operation Olive Branch generated serious repercussions for Turkey on the international stage. On the regional level, given the disapproving reactions of Iran, Iraq, and Syria, Turkey has found itself isolated in its campaign against Kurdish aspirations to autonomy. On the international level, the operation has exacerbated the crisis in the relations between Turkey and the United States, which may ultimately produce an existential threat to the integrity of NATO. The article confirms all of the stated hypotheses.
“I laughed like a madman at the music alone...” Borodin’s operetta heroic warriors in Victor Krylov's letters to Nikolay Savitsky
Authors:   Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Bulycheva Anna V.
Published: December 2023

The article is the first publication of 22 letters by playwright Viktor Krylov to Nikolay Savitsky, Stage Director of the Moscow Opera Сompany. The letters were discovered in 2020 in the State Historical Museum. The preparation of the article included dating and commenting on the letters. All the letters date from 1866 to 1867. Most of them are devoted to Heroic Warriors (1867), an operetta by Alexander Borodin based on the libretto by Krylov. The discovered documents allow to trace back how the operetta was composed, beginning with the emergence of Krylov's idea. The article clarifies the chronology of Krylov's work on the libretto as well as Borodin's work on the music of Heroic Warriors. It also reveals some previously unknown details of the composer's concept. Krylov writes in detail about passing two stages of theatrical censorship. It allows to establish the correct date of the final approval by the Theater and Literature Committee: July 29, not June 29 as previously thought. This fact explains why Borodin did not have enough time to compose fully original music for the operetta as well as why he was so often forced to parody works of other composers.
Embraced by music of love: in memoriam of J.B. Viotti
Authors:   Prokofiev Moscow Regional College of Music, Podmazova Polina B.
Published: December 2023

The article explores the biography of Giovanni Battista Viotti—the outstanding violinist of the turn of the 18th-19th centuries whose work and life have received little attention in Russia. Valuable archival documents discovered by foreign scholars in recent decades shed light on Viotti’s creative life. Of considerable interest is the formation of his performing career, associated with the years Viotti spent in Turin under the patronage of Prince della Cisterna. The article provides curious facts about the concert tour undertaken with the teacher G. Pugnani around Russia and the largest European cities that was crowned by Viotti's brilliant debut in Paris. Until now, little has been known about Viotti's life and work in London, where he spent half of his life after his flee from the French capital. While in London, Viotti composed the concerts for violin and orchestra No. 20 D-major, No. 22 a-minor, and No. 23 G-major. Today, these well-known concerts form the basis of educational repertoires. At the end of the 20th century, the Australian scientist D. Yim discovered Viotti's correspondence with the famous English aristocratic family of Chinnery. The discovery was a sensation. The finding reveals a lot about Viotti’s life and work in London and provides a better understanding of the deep emotional experiences hidden behind his beautiful creations.
Владимир Дукельский. В защиту забытой музыки
Authors:   Petrozavodsk State Glazunov Conservatory, Maksimova Antonina S.
Published: December 2023

The article explores the history of the Society for Forgotten Music established by Vladimir Dukelsky in 1948. Dukelsky’s biography and aesthetics as well as the issues of “marginalia” in the history of music (including that of artistic success) and the dichotomy of serious/light music relevant for the 20th century laid the foundation for the exploration of the micro-story. Research materials include historical documents and publications, memories and the Society’s discography. The article outlines external and personal reasons which encouraged Dukelsky to establish the Society. The article investigates the repertoire policy of the Society and spotlights those who were actively engaged with the Society and its media promotion. The analysis of available historical records allowed to reconstruct the stages of the Society’s life cycle and to suggest a hypothesis on why there was a long break in its publishing activity. The year 1958 and the establishment of the namesake record label affiliated with Contemporary Records became the turning point for the Society. Conceptually, the Society for Forgotten Music functioned in line with the early 1930s project initiated by Dukelsky—the Composers’ Protective Society. The two societies, however, used fundamentally different organisational approaches. Unlike the Composers’ Protective Society that staked on wide publicity without due financial support and had certain social and political aspects on its agenda, the Society for Forgotten Music was, in fact, a series of educational historical concerts. In other words, the latter was more narrow in scope and limited its activity to the domain of art. Dukelsky made serious preliminary research before the concert programme was compiled. As a result, the Society for Forgotten Music developed into a resilient project which gained support from high-profile critics and facilitated the performance and first-time recordings of music by such composers as G.B. Viotti, J.L. Dussek, G. Lekeu, and others.
The Steel Step ballet by Sergei Prokofiev in Paris and London (1927)
Authors:   Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Porshnev Ivan D.
Published: December 2023

The creative dialogue between Sergei Diaghilev and Sergei Prokofiev is one of the key issues on the agenda of modern musicology. Among the productions developed for Diaghilev’s ballet company, one work with a whimsical and somewhat clumsy name—The Steel Step (Le Pas d’Acier)—definitely stands out. The ballet took two years, from 1925 to 1927, to compose. It had a stunning success in Paris and London, where it remained in the repertoire up until Diaghilev’s death in 1929. The article aims to identify general tendencies in the opinions about The Steel Step voiced in print media after its premiere. The focus of the study is the critique of Prokofiev’s work in British and French press as well as in print media of Russian emigration. The analysis of data obtained from publications by French, Russian, and English authors was made with a due regard to the historical and cultural contexts relevant for the 1927 premieres of the ballet in Paris and London. Out of the plethora of critical reviews we chose 24 French articles, 9 articles by the authors of Russian emigration (including one interview with Diaghilev) and 47 English articles (including one more interview with Diaghilev). The three basic artistic components of the production (design by George Jakoulov, choreography by Leonide Massine and music by Sergei Prokofiev) shaped very different associations in French, English and Russian critical reviews. A special focus was given to the possible Bolshevistic footprint in all the components of the controversial performance. The study is the first attempt to analyse the diverse range of opinions about Prokofiev’s ballet. The study identified the characteristic features of the then international press and traced the stage life of the ballet during the 20th, 21st and 22nd Seasons of the Ballets Russes. We deem that the paradoxical success of The Steel Step in Great Britain was related not only to the political context of that time—the 1927 premiere of the ballet coincided with the diplomatic break between Great Britain and the USSR. It also had to do with the aesthetic preferences of the British audience, namely, with their interest in constructivism as a single style found in different kinds of art.
Strategies for Enhancing Gender Equity among Railway Workers in Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Home Economics & Hospitality Management Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, Ogbonna Kemi Priscillia , Onyeka Francisca Noyelum ,   Department of Home Economics & Hospitality Management Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, Attah Blessing Ijeoma ,   Department of Home Economics & Hospitality Management Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
Published: December 2023

The study determined the strategies needed for enhancing gender equity among Railway workers in Lagos State South West Nigeria. The design of the study was descriptive survey design. The population of the study was 482 and the sample size was 217 consisting of 112 senior and 105 junior staff of Nigerian Railway Corporation Ebute-Metta Lagos. Questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using mean. Findings revealed that the strategies for promoting gender equity are creating an inclusive gender diverse working environment, identifying and preventing gender biases, treating all staff equally, putting equality policies in place, among others. Findings also indicated that the challenges to enhancing gender equity included gender biases, not giving proper value to women’s work among others. Findings also showed that some of the ways of reducing challenges to enhancing gender equity included treating all workers with respect and considering, offering mentorship program, organizing focus group discussions, encouraging diversity program, and supporting women in more senior roles. It was concluded that Interventions such as gender analysis, functional and adult literacy and kicking against office female harassment are needed for enhancing gender equity. It was recommended that awareness should be created by government at all level on the need for equal right for men and women in workplaces, more emphasis should be placed on the need to inculcate gender equity education into the curriculum for secondary and tertiary institutions.
The Role of Sustainable Business Practices in Achieving the SDGS: a Case Study of Rural Agricultural Communities
Authors: Muttaqin Zaenal , Silvya Sari Deasy
Published: December 2023

Villages have a strategic role as the smallest locus of development to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is focused on accelerating the achievement of SDGs by restoring the national economy. Therefore, in accelerating the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs), a practical role of sustainable business is needed for agricultural village communities. The method in this study is a qualitative method with an analytical descriptive approach, The data source is Library Research and other supporting literature, associated with phenomena that occur in the past, present and future. The results of this study are 1) The application of sustainable business model practices is one form of commitment of business people who are applied by having ethical governance and always contributing to economic development and not neglecting the quality of life of the workforce, local communities and surrounding communities 2) Obstacles in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in agricultural village communities include lack of effective land, lack of human resources, facilities, and government participation 3) Strategies in the role of agricultural village community development including Streamlining existing land, providing facilities and infrastructure, increasing human resources and optimal government participation
Analisis Pembelajaran Sejarah Siswa Kelas X SMA Negeri 11 Medan Berbasis Outing Kelas di Museum Negeri Sumatera Utara
Authors: Nababan Surya Aymanda , Vira Yunita  , Saragih Ridho Gilang Amalsyah
Published: December 2023

The objectives of this research include the importance of developing effective and interesting history learning methods as well as the need to understand the impact of history learning outside the classroom, especially in museums. In this approach, this research discusses the concept of historical literacy and its benefits in the context of history learning. This research uses data collection techniques involving surveys, observations, and interviews with class x students, teachers, and museum staff. The research results reveal a number of challenges faced in implementing outing class-based history learning, such as a lack of resources and limited time. However, this research also identified its benefits in increasing students' understanding of history and motivating them to study more deeply. The results of this research can provide guidance for educators and policy makers in developing more varied and interesting history learning methods. In addition, this research highlights the role of museums in history education and the importance of utilizing cultural and historical resources in the surrounding environment to increase students' historical understanding. The "outing class" based learning method at the North Sumatra State Museum has great potential in enriching history learning in high schools.
Dinamika Tradisi Marpangir di Kabupaten Padang Lawas Utara, 1990-2000
Authors: Siregar Nurhafifah , Siregar Yusra Dewi , Naldo Jufri
Published: December 2023

This research examines the "Dynamics of the Marpangir Tradition within the North Padang Lawas Regency Community" with a primary focus on its historical emergence and evolving dynamics during the period from 1990 to 2000. Employing qualitative methods, including an anthropological approach and ethnographic data collection through observation, interviews, and documentation, this study draws from seven informants representing diverse backgrounds, such as community leaders, tradition practitioners, and local authorities. The findings highlight the Marpangir Tradition as a customary practice in North Padang Lawas Regency, serving as a purification ritual preceding Ramadan fasting. Despite its long-standing presence in local culture, significant transformations have occurred between 1990 and 2000, including the adoption of practical alternatives like shampoo and soap due to challenges in sourcing traditional ingredients. Furthermore, a shift in community engagement is observed, with more young individuals utilizing the tradition for social interactions and even dating, offering valuable insights into the adaptability of cultural traditions in response to changing societal values.
The implications of leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence for the transformation of adult education and vocational training
Authors: Dimitrie Costin STAVRI , Alexandru Cristian FIRULESCU , Dumitru Georgian IORDOC , Cătălin Ionuț SILVESTRU , Mihai Alexandru STOICA
Published: December 2023

In today's dynamic society, the significance of adult education and training has escalated, paralleling the rapid evolution of various industries. As the landscape of work undergoes swift modifications, the demand for contemporary skills has amplified, exerting immense pressure on the educational framework. The combination of machine learning and artificial intelligence delivers a compelling avenue for enhancing the landscape of adult learning and training. This integration also offers a potential trajectory for making transformative advances in the field of study.
This area of research aims to look extensively into the substantial impact that will result from the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence within the context of the field of adult education and training. Its fundamental objective revolves around a comprehensive investigation and meticulous analysis of the transformative potential of these technologies. The paper will delve into an intricate exploration of the theoretical underpinnings, elaborate research methodologies employed discernible influences on the domain of education and training, prevalent challenges, and a forward-looking perspective to envision the potential trajectory of this fusion.
Organizational Change Success: A brief analysis of some Romanian endeavours
Authors: Orlando-Marian VOICA
Published: December 2023

Change is perceived as a tool to adapt an organization to or to take benefit of the continuously-developing environment. While researchers and practitioners agree that organizational change should become a common element in the organizational life, evaluating the success of a change endeavour is subject to various challenges.
Regardless the initiating trigger of change (emergency or opportunity), the organizational change is perceived as a process that reflects a project management approach. Therefore, its’ success is evaluated through the elements of the “iron triangle of the project management”, also known as The Triple Constraints of Project Management: scope, budget, and schedule. If any of them is missing, then change success is doubtful. The change assessment through these elements is important for change-leader and the implementation team.
Our endeavour aims to analyse changes within a number of 126 organizations in Romanian to identify the characteristics / specification of the organizational change success, clarifying features that can be used in the planning of organizational changes.
Bildungsbezogene Schulsozialarbeit
Authors: Rainer Heike , Heil Pamela
Published: December 2023

Entlang von drei verschränkten Dimensionen einer bildungsbezogenen Schulsozialarbeit und dem Wissen um die Verflechtung von (schulischen) Bildungsmöglichkeiten und sozialen Ungleichheiten wird im Folgenden der Beitrag von Schulsozialarbeit in der Förderung von Bildungschancen und Persönlichkeitsbildung von Kindern und Jugendlichen aufgezeigt. Das damit verbundene Potenzial in der expliziten Benennung eines Bildungsauftrags zur Schärfung des fachlichen Selbstverständnisses wird diskutiert.
Causes and Consequences of Sexual Harassment in an Agricultural Organization in Zimbabwe: The Case of Company A
Authors: Chirasha Vonai , Tererai Munatsva Alex
Published: December 2023

The main thrust of the book chapter is to offer a detailed understanding of sexual harassment in the workplace in Zimbabwe. The chapter outlines the understanding of sexual harassment, the sources of sexual harassment, and the implications on both the employees and the overall organization. Among the causes of sexual harassment in the workplace, the book chapter highlights the uneven sex ratios, power-threat explanations, biological nature theory, gender nonconformity, and work environment theory. Sexual harassment is said to affect employees’ social lives, reduce productivity and earnings, and worsen psychological health. The organization is also affected by financial losses through lawsuits, damage costs, and productivity, a shattered organizational overall picture. Organizations are encouraged to formulate and implement sexual harassment policies and procedures as well as handling procedures. There is also a need to train and empower employees on sexual harassment and how to regulate and manage it. Migratory strategies of such effects are the implementation of workplace policies and procedures governing sexual harassment, regular training and development, and workplace grievance procedures implemented through different frameworks.
Positionality of Native People of Nepal from Indigeneity to Modernity
Authors: Chaudhary Nathuram
Published: December 2023

Nepal’s indigenous people’s social, cultural, and political status is complex and constantly changing. This study aims to investigate how modernization has influenced the lives of native Nepalese people in areas such as culture, politics, education, customary laws, and lifestyles. Using an interpretive research design based on modernization theory, information was gathered from Barghars (Tharu village chiefs) through in-depth interviews and secondary sources. Westernization and globalization have considerably impacted indigenous Nepalese communities, affecting their cultural traditions and battles for land rights. Despite these influences, indigenous communities in Nepal and elsewhere have shown resilience and creativity in preserving their heritage while adapting to modernity. Collaboration between policymakers, researchers, and community leaders can lead to comprehensive strategies that respect indigenous knowledge, protect rights, and promote the growth and well-being of communities.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation as neuroplasticity modulation tool in Rehabilitation
Authors: Mammadova Marziyya
Published: December 2023

Since the study of the neuroplastic processes of the brain, it was understood that these processes could be modulated and used in the neurorehabilitation of patients with brain damage. The optimal method of neuromodulation of plasticity is noninvasive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which can also be used to induce nerve impulses in the parameters we need. This technique allows for measuring the functional state of the central nervous system (CNS) using neurophysiological methods, measuring the effectiveness of rehabilitation, and predicting the restoration of lost functions. We measured the effectiveness of TMS in modulating neuroplasticity using clinical-neurophysiological data and scores of rating scales in rehabilitation. The main studies were provided on the rehabilitation of stroke, but these data can be used in the rehabilitation of other brain injuries.
Frailty, Polypill and Quality of Life in Elderly
Authors: Kumar Sunil , Manuja Nishtha
Published: December 2023

Frailty is an age-related state of increased susceptibility of functional decline that may be reversed or at least slowed progressiveness. It is characterized by impairments in a number of physiological systems and is linked to a higher risk of morbidity or unexpected hospitalization. It is a newly recognized geriatric syndrome in clinical practice, and excess healthcare expenses from consultations, polypill use, and hospitalization are some of its correlations. When under stress, frailty results in a loss of autonomy in everyday activities and death. Elderly adults frequently have many comorbid ailments, which exposes them to multiple medications or polypill therapy. This is linked to a higher chance of negative drug reactions, which leads to more hospitalizations, high morbidity, mortality, and higher healthcare system costs. It’s crucial to recognize these conditions in order to offer primary care patients early intervention and/or interdisciplinary management, which fits well with the physical and psychosocial model for their well-being.
Essential Oils Based Nano Formulations against Postharvest Fungal Rots
Authors: Khan Gull-e-laala , Irshad Gulshan , Ijaz Raina , Rafiq Nagina , Mehmood Sajid , Usman Raja Muhammad , Khalid Abd-ur-Rehman , Naz Farah , Haneef Nayla , Bashir Saiqa , Maqsood Amna , Mehmood Amar
Published: December 2023

Postharvest phytopathogenic rot fungi affect the quality and quantity of perishable fruits and vegetables. About 30–40% peaches deteriorate annually after harvest in world whereas 40–50% losses are reported from Pakistan. Our research envisages importance of an eco-friendly plant essential oils based nano formulations as a management strategy against postharvest deteriorating fungal rots by enhancing their shelf-life and to attenuate reliance on synthetic fungicides. Plant essential oils mode of action against fungal postharvest rots is responsible of rupturing plasma membrane of fungal cell wall. The natural ripening process of perishable commodities does not get affected by the presence of antifungal packaging in the form of plant essential oil nano formulations as no significant alteration in weight loss of produce was recorded. Challenges in applying EOs for microbial suppression in postharvest systems include optimizing their positioning in commercial fruit storage containers. Several innovative approaches are analyzed in terms of work environment and implementation regarding disease management along with future perspectives in concerning field.
Association of CYP1A2 Gene rs17861162 Polymorphism and Breast Cancer Risk in Iranian Women: A Case-control Study
Authors: Valizadeh Osalu Mohammad , Soltanzadeh Hossein , Hojjati Bonab Zahra
Published: December 2023

Background: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignant neoplasm among women worldwide. The significance of gene polymorphism in cytochrome P450 (CYP) 1A2 (CYP3A4) in cancer development is generally acknowledged. Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate the possible association between the rs17861162 polymorphism of the CYP1A2 gene and vulnerability to breast cancer among women of Iranian heritage. Methods: In the current study, a cohort comprising 100 women who were diagnosed with breast cancer was identified as the case group in a case-control inquiry. Another cohort of 100 women in good health and residing in East Azerbaijan province, with similar age and ethnicity attributes to the individuals in the case group, were selected as the control group. The genomic DNA was obtained from leukocytes isolated from peripheral blood through a phenol-chloroform extraction method. The genotyping experiment was performed using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) technique. Results: The findings of this study indicated that genotypic distribution among individuals diagnosed with breast cancer was 54% CC, 37% CG, and 9% GG. On the other hand, the healthy control group exhibited a distribution of 69% CC, 27% CG, and 2% GG. The statistical analysis revealed notable variations in the genotype and allele frequencies of the rs17861162 polymorphism in the CYP1A2 gene between people diagnosed with breast cancer and healthy control subjects (P>0.05). Conclusions: The results of our study indicated a significant association between breast cancer and the rs17861162 polymorphism in the CYP1A2 gene among Iranian women. In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the specific ramifications of this polymorphism concerning breast cancer prognosis, diagnosis, and risk, it is imperative to perform additional research that spans a wide range of ethnic and geographical populations.
EFFECTS OF RECOMBINED HUMAN BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN-2 AS ALVEOLAR RIDGE PRESERVATION ON PAIN REDUCTION AND SOFT TISSUE HEALING PROCESS: A SPLIT MOUTH DESIGNED PILOT STUDY
Authors: Nassar Jean , Aoun Georges , Abou-Abbas Linda , Sabra Mirna
Published: December 2023

Background: The alveolar ridge undergoes physiological bone resorption following tooth extraction. Several alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) techniques have been researched and developed in an effort to reduce this process and maintain a favorable
volume and morphology of the alveolar ridge for appropriate implant placement.
Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are proteins derived from a subgroup of the transforming growth factor  family that accelerates ossification by controlling essential factors of the bone induction cascade, resulting in the proliferation of osteoblasts from mesenchymal stem cells and the biosynthesis of bone matrices. One of these BMPs is recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) that has been authorized to be used for ARP.
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effect of rhBMP-2 on the healing process and the level of pain following dental extraction.
Methods: In this split-mouth pilot study, 11 patients underwent extractions of a minimum of two teeth, and randomly, one of the alveolar sockets was filled with a hemostatic sponge while the other was filled with a hemostatic sponge embedded with
rhBMP-2. Both sockets were sutured using the X technique. Wound healing measurements were done on days 3, 7, and 14, and each participant was requested to document his pain experience using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS).
Results: In accordance with clinical evidence, it was observed that the mean pain score was at its peak on day 0 and progressively diminished in the subsequent days. Notably, this decline was more pronounced in the rhBMP-2 group compared to the control group. Importantly, a statistically significant reduction in pain level was detected on day 3 within the rhBMP-2 group, in contrast to the control group (P-value < 0.05). This indicated that the application of rhBMP-2 led to a noteworthy and meaningful alleviation of pain on the third day after treatment, surpassing the impact observed in the control group. For the wound healing changes, it uncovered statistically significant mean differences across various time intervals: day 0 and day 3, day 0 and day 7, day 0 and day 14, day 3 and day 7, and day 7 and day 14 (P-value < 0.0001). These significant differences strongly suggest dynamic changes in wound closure rates over time. Furthermore, the observed differences were more pronounced in the rhBMP-2-treated group compared to the control group. This augmentation of differences indicates that the utilization of rhBMP-2 for ARP within a fresh socket site resulted in a heightened acceleration of the wound healing process.
Conclusion: Our results suggest that rhBMP-2 can decrease post-operative pain after tooth extraction and accelerate the soft tissue healing process.
Esclerosis sistémica juvenil cutánea difusa, con rápida progresión y favorable respuesta inicial a tocilizumab: reporte de un caso clínico
Authors: Morales A. María de Los Angeles
Published: December 2023

La Esclerosis sistémica juvenil es una enfermedad multisis- témica del tejido conectivo caracterizada por fibrosis cutánea, vasculopatía y compromiso de órganos internos. En pacientes pediátricos tiene una variedad de manifestaciones clínicas, mu­chas veces diferente de las formas adultas. Predomina la forma cutánea difusa, sin embargo, el compromiso de órganos, al menos sintomático es menor que en adultos. Su diagnóstico está basado en criterios clínicos y por Anticuerpos específicos. El tratamiento debe ser precoz e individualizado según las complicaciones de cada paciente. En los últimos años en casos refractarios el uso de Tocilizumab (TCZ) ha mostrado resultados prometedores con mejoría en el compromiso cutáneo y pulmonar. Se presenta un caso clínico donde se expone este escenario.
Treating Psychological Depression Utilising Artificial Intelligence: AI for Precision Medicine- Focus on Procedures
Authors: M. Eid Marwa , Yundong Wang , Benneh Mensah George , Pudasaini Pramila
Published: December 2023

Depression is a common and complex mental health condition that affects millions of people in the world. Medical advice, medications, and constant medical supervision by a specialist are common components of traditional treatment methods. Recently, there has been a growing interest in the potential of artificial intelligence to improve the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of depression. The potential of artificial intelligence algorithms has been demonstrated in the development of chatbots, or virtual agents, that can provide treatment, assistance, and support to individuals with depression. These artificial intelligence (AI) systems can simulate therapy sessions, offer strategies, monitor progress in treatment phases, and speak in natural language. Artificial intelligence has the potential to play an important role in the early diagnosis and prognosis of depression. By analysing multiple data sets and information such as genetic information, patient medical records, and social media posts using the Internet, artificial intelligence algorithms can identify individuals vulnerable to depression and distinguish them from normal humans. This facilitates the implementation of interventions and preventive measures at the right time and day. AI can also be used to improve depression treatment strategies. By analysing massive databases of patient data, AI systems can determine the ideal drug combinations, doses, amounts, and combinations for each patient. This personalized approach can lead to better treatment outcomes and reduces the trial-and-error process typically required to determine the best action. While AI has the potential to treat psychological depression, it is important to keep in mind that AI should never replace qualified and helpful medical professionals. Artificial intelligence in treating depression seeks to enhance and support the care provided by therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists, rather than replace human communication and knowledge.
Exploring How Motivation and Infrastructure Impact Learning Outcomes in Workshop and Technical Drawing Subjects for 10th Grade Students at SMK Negeri 5 Padang
Authors: Nur Atikah , Thamrin
Published: December 2023

This research aims to evaluate the contribution of motivation to students' learning outcomes, the contribution of infrastructure to learning outcomes, and the combined impact of motivation and infrastructure on the learning outcomes of 10th-grade students majoring in Audio-Video at SMK Negeri 5 Padang in the subjects of workshop and technical drawing. The research method employed is a descriptive method with a correlational approach. The study population includes all 10th-grade students majoring in audio-video at SMK Negeri 5 Padang registered in the Academic Year 2021/2022, comprising 2 classes with a total of 72 students. The sample for this study consists of 42 students. The results of the first, second, and third hypothesis analyses indicate that the null hypothesis (Ho) is accepted, while the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is rejected. These findings indicate that individual motivation and infrastructure do not significantly contribute to learning outcomes. Furthermore, the analysis of the third hypothesis indicates that students' perceptions of combined motivation and infrastructure also do not significantly contribute to learning outcomes. Specifically, learning motivation contributes 2.3%, while infrastructure contributes 0.26% to students' learning outcomes.
The effects of E80D20 ethanol-diesel blend on combustion and exhaust emissions in SI engine
Authors: Arslan Esenay , İlhak Mehmet İlhan
Published: December 2023

One of the renewable fuels is ethanol, which is widely used in internal combustion engines. Ethanol is produced from renewable sources such as sugar cane, corn, potato, and biomass. It has high octane number, however, lower calorific value than that of gasoline and diesel. Since ethanol is a corrosive fuel, it cannot be used completely pure, so it is used as a mixture in internal combustion engines. Therefore, ethanol was mixed with diesel fuel to both eliminate its corrosive effect and increase its calorific value and used to examine engine performance and exhaust emissions in an SI engine at partial loads in this study. Four-stroke and four-cylinder test engine was used, and the experiments were carried out at constant speed of 2000 rpm, at 25 Nm and 50 Nm load, and with different excess air ratios (λ). The fuel mixture used in experimental studies was set as 80%Ethanol+20%Diesel (E80D20). To see the effect of the E80D20 mixture more clearly, the same experiments were also repeated with pure gasoline and pure ethanol, and these three fuel conditions were presented comparatively. At 25Nm and λ= 0.9, the use of E80D20 resulted in a 15% reduction in BSFC compared to the use of pure ethanol. When emissions are considered, the use of E80D20 in lean mixture (λ=1.1) showed a decreasing trend in HC and NOx emissions.
Determination of Platelet Estimate Factor of Sysmex DI-60 Digital Morphology Analyzer for Platelet Count Estimation
Authors: Tantanate Chaicharoen
Published: December 2023

Context.—

In the Sysmex DI-60 digital morphology system, a platelet estimate factor (PEF) is used to calculate the estimated platelet count (PLT).

Objective.—

To determine the most accurate PEF by analyzing various specimens, including those with abnormal flag alerts, using both impedance (PLT-I) and optical fluorescent (PLT-F) PLT methods. A validation study was then conducted using random specimens to evaluate the accuracy of the PEF.

Design.—

This study included 120 blood specimens without flag alerts, and 120 blood specimens with flag alerts related to platelet abnormalities to determine the PEF. Each group was equally divided into thrombocytopenia, normal count, and thrombocytosis specimens. The PEF values obtained from the PLT-I and PLT-F methods were analyzed. An additional 120 specimens were used to compare the estimated PLT from PEF with the PLT-F count. Unadjusted PEF disregarded platelet ranges and flag alerts, whereas adjusted PEF incorporated them.

Results.—

The mean PEF values ranged within 9.95 to 12.99 for PLT-I–obtained values (PEF-I) and within 10.32 to 11.69 for PLT-F–obtained values (PEF-F) across different PLT ranges. The mean PEF values were significantly higher in specimens with flags compared with those without flags. The values were 12.43 compared with 10.19 for PEF-I and 11.45 compared with 10.4 for PEF-F. A significant difference was found between PEF-I and PEF-F in flagged specimens, with respective values of 12.43 and 11.45. There was excellent agreement between estimated PLTs using adjusted PEF and PLT-F. However, proportional biases were observed between estimated PLT using unadjusted PEF and PLT-F.

Conclusions.—

Adjustment of PEF values according to specific platelet ranges and flag alert presence was shown to enhance the accuracy of PLT estimation using the Sysmex DI-60 system.
Assessment of the impacts of groundwater pumpage on the future water supply sustainability in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Authors:   , Ali Zuleikha
Published: December 2023

In the present study, a 42-year record of rainfall and temperature from Airport and a 43-year rainfall record from Kizimbani meteorological station were analyzed to understand how these climatic variables are affecting groundwater resources on the Island of Zanzibar, Tanzania. Water table fluctuation, abstraction volume and different Physico-chemical parameters such as chlorinity, nitrate, electrical conductivity and total dissolved solids were also studied. The balance between groundwater recharge and water abstraction rates and assess the impact of groundwater pumpage on water quality on the island of Zanzibar was estimated. Through the use of the water table fluctuation (WTF) method, this study estimated the local sustainable yield (SY) and integrated water balance (IWB) in Zanzibar. Rainfall records showed that Zanzibar Island receives a total mean annual rainfall of 1673 mm out of which 7% (equivalent to 1.79 x 10 6 m 3 /y) recharges the groundwater. Temperature variations indicated an incremental trend accompanied by low rainfall. The average estimated local sustainable yield was 0.72% while the integrated water balance showed a deficit of 39%. Furthermore, the total groundwater abstraction rate in the studied area was 2.49 x 10 6 m 3 /y, which is higher than the rate of recharge. This means that the groundwater resources are currently overexploited and if immediate action is not taken, the groundwater aquifers may be subjected to pollution, collapse, and seawater intrusion. The effects of over-pumping are being manifested by the levels of EC, Cl - , TDS, total hardness (TH) and nitrate that have shown an increasing trend with time. Due to the high variation of temperature, a controlled infiltration of harvested rainwater is suggested as a sustainable solution for salt intrusion as well the balance way of recharge and abstraction rate in Zanzibar and other islands.
A column design for groundwater hardness removal using cashew nut shells activated carbon with potential application in low-income communities
Authors:   , Mwakobe Emmanuel
Published: December 2023

Water hardness has been associated with various human health problems. In many developing countries, groundwater is the main source of drinking water. Water hardness has a significant impact on groundwater quality, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, leading to wasted financial investments in borehole drilling and worsening community accessibility to potable water.In this study, relatively cheap and readily available raw materials were used to remove total hardness from groundwater in a laboratory scale column setting. In thisstudy, design parameters for a filter to remove total hardness from groundwater were investigated. The optimal design parameters for the packed column were as follows: area (A) of 265.0 cm2 and diameter (d) of 18.4 cm, at a flowrate (Q) of 75.0 cm3 /min. For the field hard water flowrate of 2.0 mL/min, the optimal empty bed contact time was 70.7 min whereas the breakthrough time was about 430 min. Also, for the field hard water, the results showed that competing ions from other contaminants in groundwater lowered the materials adsorption capacity. Results from this study indicated that Cashew-nut Shell Activated Carbon may be used to adequately remove total hardness from groundwater.Using these results, a pilot filter was designed. The designed water hardness filter may provide the much-needed solution to many potable water problems facing communities in most developing countries. Keywords:Activated carbon; Cashew-nut shells; Column design; Groundwater; Hardness removal;Water filter
The Effect Of Smoking And History Of Hypertension On The Incidence Of Hypertension
Authors:   Department Of Nursing, Bhakti Kencana University, Bandung, Indonesia, Anri Anri , Kartadarma Supriyatni ,   Bachelor Program In Public Health, Bhakti Kencana University, Bandung, Indonesia
Published: December 2023

Background: Hypertension is still a health problem in Indonesia, especially in Bandung. The increase in hypertension cases can be caused by unhealthy lifestyles. Purpose: This study aims to determine the effect of smoking and history of hypertension on the incidence of hypertension. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design. The population of this study is a productive age community, which is between 15-60 years. The sample technique in this study used accidental sampling techniques and obtained samples of 67 people. The instrument used is a questionnaire. Data analysis using chi-square test. Results: More than half of respondents smoke (53.7%), most respondents have no family history of hypertension (55.2%), and more than half of respondents suffer from hypertension (52.2%). The variables that affect the incidence of hypertension are smoking (p = 0.005 and OR = 4.773 (1.696-13.427) and history of hypertension (p = 0.033 and OR = 2.933 (1.075-8.001). Conclusion: Smoking people are at risk of suffering from hypertension by 4.7 times greater than people who do not smoke and people who have a history of hypertension are at risk of suffering from hypertension by 2.9 times greater than people who have no family history of hypertension. Suggestion: It is recommended to people who smoke in order to stop smoking. Mainly are those who have a family history of hypertension.
The Importance of Digital Marketing As an MSME Marketing Strategy: A Literature Review
Authors: Sudarsono Sudarsono , Yusuf Rinto
Published: December 2023

Small, medium and micro enterprises (MSMEs) play an important role in driving the economy of the community, especially in certain regions. This is indicated by the fact that most of the population works in this industry. However, in reality, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) often use traditional methods to sell their goods, namely selling directly to consumers. Observations show that they face challenges in adopting today's rapidly evolving information technology, resulting in a limited market. The study used Mendeley, Google Scholar, and Semantic Scholar to conduct a literature review. From this exposition, it can be concluded that MSMEs must utilize the latest technology to increase revenue to expand market share. In order for them to compete in a wider market, they must also make their products stand out because they are unique.
Comparative study of energy balance in urban and forest areas in Central Amazonia
Authors: Hall Denisi Holanda , Dias Júnior Cléo Quaresma , Candido Luiz Antonio , Portela Bruno Takeshi Tanaka , Oliveira Leonardo Ramos de , Farias Carla de Souza , Monte Maria Juliana de Melo , Mendonça Anne Cristiny Santos de , Machado Joice de Jesus , Ferreira Rosária Rodrigues , Oliveira Regison da Costa de , Figueiredo Ranyelli Cunha de
Published: December 2023

Data from two experimental sites in central Amazonia were used, one located in a forested region and the other in an urban region. The values of the radiation and energy balance components were measured at both sites. The observed components of the radiation balance in the forest, and urban areas were quite different. The city, the radiative (albedo and emissivity) and thermal (absorptivity) parameters of the surface produced greater reflection of solar radiation and emission of longwave radiation. Urban pollution reduced the incident solar radiation and increased the longwave radiation emitted by the atmosphere. The energy balance presented marked differences in the partition between sensible and latent heat flux between forest and city. In the forest, much of the available energy is converted into latent heat flux, due to the process of evapotranspiration. Whereas, in the city, energy is equally divided into sensible and latent heat fluxes.