bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ensemble deep learning and machine learning: applications, opportunities, challenges, and future directions
Authors: Rane Nitin , Choudhary Saurabh P. , Rane Jayesh
Published: July 2024

The convergence of ensemble deep learning and machine learning has become a critical strategy for tackling intricate challenges across diverse fields such as healthcare, finance, and autonomous systems. Ensemble approaches, which combine the strengths of multiple models, are known for enhancing predictive accuracy, robustness, and generalizability. This paper investigates the applications of ensemble techniques, emphasizing their role in improving diagnostic precision in medical imaging, advancing fraud detection mechanisms in financial services, and refining decision-making in autonomous vehicles. Recent advancements in ensemble methods, including stacking, boosting, and bagging, have shown to outperform single models in various contexts. However, several challenges accompany the opportunities offered by ensemble learning, such as high computational demands, issues with model interpretability, and the potential for overfitting. This study explores ways to address these challenges, including the creation of more efficient algorithms and the incorporation of explainable AI (XAI) frameworks to enhance transparency and user trust. Furthermore, we discuss the future impact of cutting-edge technologies like quantum computing and federated learning on the evolution of ensemble techniques. The future of ensemble deep learning and machine learning is set to be shaped by the proliferation of big data, advancements in computational hardware, and the need for real-time, scalable solutions. This paper provides an extensive review of the current state of ensemble learning, identifies significant challenges, and suggests future research directions to fully harness the potential of these techniques in addressing real-world problems.
Employee Performance and Retention: The Role of Supervisor Support and Work Motivation at Five Star Hotels in Bali
Authors: Astawa I Ketut , Suardani Anak Agung Putri , Armoni Ni Luh Eka
Published: July 2024

Purpose: The problems raised in this study are the effect of supervisor support on employee work motivation, the effect of work motivation on employee performance, and the effect of work motivation on employee retention at 5-star hotels in Bali. This study aims to analyze the importance of supervisor support in motivating operational employees and its implications for work performance and employee retention in 5-star hotels in Bali.
Research methods: The population in this study is all permanent employees at 5-star hotels in Bali. The number of research respondent samples of 125 was determined by purposive sampling. The research data used are primary data and secondary data. The data processing method is carried out with SEM with SmartPLS 4.
Results and discussion: The effect of supervisor support on employee work motivation at a 5-star hotel in Bali 64.9% was positive and significant, which means that the higher the supervisor support, the higher the employee's work motivation. Employee work motivation has a positive and significant effect of 64.6% on employee performance, and work motivation affects employee retention positively and significantly by 52.5%. After considering the control variable, the increased R-Square value suggests that supervisor support positively impacts employee motivation if employees have a high education.
Implication: Aspects of educational level greatly influence a supervisor in making decisions to motivate employees at a 5-star hotel in Bali. Decision-making is faster and more structured because it has a mature theoretical foundation. The higher the education, the more comprehensive the supervisor's insight. A supervisor with an unmarried status has speed in making decisions and motivates his employees. From a gender perspective, women cannot freely determine workload and work shifts compared to men.
Hydrothermal Vents as a Possible Natural Pollution Laboratory: Metal Detoxification Mechanisms in Mussels and Fishes from Lucky Strike
Authors: Company Rui , Serafim A. , Felícia H. , Cosson R. , Fiala-Médioni A. , Bebianno M. J.
Published: July 2024

Deep-sea hydrothermal vent environments are considered highly toxic with high temperatures, sulphide, methane, carbon dioxide and heavy metals. Paradoxically, life at the vents exhibits high productivity and therefore provides a unique way to study the effect of long-term adaptation to environmental stress. The aim of this study was to compare the responses of some biomarkers of metal exposure between two hydrothermal species, the mussel Bathymodiolus azoricus and the chimaera fish Hydrolagus pallidus from Lucky Strike vent field. Results show high metal levels in B. azoricus compared to their coastal counterparts, especially for Ag, Cd, Cu and Zn in the gills. However, metallothionein (MT) levels were surprisingly low taking into account the metal accumulation. H. pallidus also exhibited significantly higher metal concentrations in the gills than the muscle, however with MT levels 2-fold higher in the muscle. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activities in the mussels were significantly higher in the gills, while glutathione peroxidases (GPx) were present mainly in the mantle, suggesting the two tissues have different antioxidant responses to deal with stress factors. Lipid peroxidation (LPO) was more evident in the gills, indicating that defence mechanisms in this tissue may not be completely effective against metal toxicity. Although the major food source for H. pallidus consists in metal overloaded mussels, no evidences of metal bioamplification were found. Chimaeras may possess other detoxification mechanisms that can be more important than MT.
Fenofibrate and diabetic retinopathy
Authors: Karti Omer , Osman Saatci Ali
Published: July 2024

Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR), a sight-threatening ocular complication of diabetes mellitus, is one of the main causes of blindness in the working-age population. Dyslipidemia is a potential risk factor for the development or worsening of DR, with conflicting evidence in epidemiological studies. Fenofibrate, an antihyperlipidemic agent, has lipid-modifying and pleiotropic (non-lipid) effects that may lessen the incidence of microvascular events.
 
Methods: Relevant studies were identified through a PubMed/MEDLINE search spanning the last 20 years, using the broad term “diabetic retinopathy” and specific terms “fenofibrate” and “dyslipidemia”. References cited in these studies were further examined to compile this mini-review. These pivotal investigations underwent meticulous scrutiny and synthesis, focusing on methodological approaches and clinical outcomes. Furthermore, we provided the main findings of the seminal studies in a table to enhance comprehension and comparison.
 
Results: Growing evidence indicates that fenofibrate treatment slows DR advancement owing to its possible protective effects on the blood-retinal barrier. The protective attributes of fenofibrate against DR progression and development can be broadly classified into two categories: lipid-modifying effects and non-lipid-related (pleiotropic) effects. The lipid-modifying effect is mediated through peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha activation, while the pleiotropic effects involve the reduction in serum levels of C-reactive protein, fibrinogen, and pro-inflammatory markers, and improvement in flow-mediated dilatation. In patients with DR, the lipid-modifying effects of fenofibrate primarily involve a reduction in lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 levels and the upregulation of apolipoprotein A1 levels. These changes contribute to the anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic effects of fenofibrate. Fenofibrate elicits a diverse array of pleiotropic effects, including anti-apoptotic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-angiogenic properties, along with the indirect consequences of these effects. Two randomized controlled trials—the Fenofibrate Intervention and Event Lowering in Diabetes and Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes studies—noted that fenofibrate treatment protected against DR progression, independent of serum lipid levels.
 
Conclusions: Fenofibrate, an oral antihyperlipidemic agent that is effective in decreasing DR progression, may reduce the number of patients who develop vision-threatening complications and require invasive treatment. Despite its proven protection against DR progression, fenofibrate treatment has not yet gained wide clinical acceptance in DR management. Ongoing and future clinical trials may clarify the role of fenofibrate treatment in DR management.
Surgical management of chronic sixth cranial nerve palsy: case report and literature review
Authors: Hakimeh Christine , Shahraki Kourosh , Courtois Luc , W. Suh Donny
Published: July 2024

Background: Esotropia resulting from sixth cranial nerve palsy can substantially impact an individual’s visual acuity and overall quality of life. If the condition does not resolve in 6–10 months, surgical intervention may be necessary. Various muscle surgeries may be considered, with vertical rectus muscle transposition emerging as the primary option for treatment of complete palsy. However, this technique carries the risk of anterior segment ischemia and post-surgery deviations. Herein, we present a successful treatment of chronic complete sixth nerve palsy using a modified Nishida procedure, without splitting or tenotomy, and an adjunct botulinum toxin A (BTA) injection in the ipsilateral medial rectus muscle.
 
Case Presentation: A 59-year-old woman with a history of traumatic sixth nerve palsy had previously undergone horizontal muscle strabismus surgeries. Following multiple left medial rectus recessions, lateral rectus resection, and BTA injections, esotropia persisted. The worsening of her condition led to emotional distress and impaired social interaction. Initial examination revealed marked esotropia and limited left eye abduction. Magnetic resonance imaging (SIGNA MR750w, GE Healthcare, Waukesha, WI, USA) of the left eye revealed a contracted medial rectus muscle and substantial atrophy of the left lateral rectus muscle. A modified Nishida procedure was performed with an injection of 3 units of BTA into the ipsilateral medial rectus muscle, resulting in improved ocular alignment and stable findings after nine postoperative months. Furthermore, we supported our successful outcome with a summary of similar reported cases of sixth nerve palsy managed using the modified Nishida procedure with or without adjunctive procedures.
 
Conclusions: Following the modified Nishida procedure, the patient experienced a reduction in diplopia, improved ocular alignment and stability, and an increased binocular diplopia-free field. This case underscores the importance of an individualized approach to complex strabismus cases and highlights the modified Nishida procedure as a valuable tool in such circumstances. In the future, strabismus management will focus on refining personalized treatment and exploring innovative techniques for complex cases. Our success in using a combination of Nishida procedure and BTA injection should be further investigated in large-scale studies.
Editorial
Authors: ECA: Estudios Centroamericanos
Published: July 2024

No abstract available.
ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 43, No. 475, 1988: 311-327.
Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Dijital Oyun Bağımlılığı Düzeylerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Kızılkaya Muhammet Fatih , Erol Fatma Zuhal
Published: July 2024

Dijital oyunlar günümüzde binlerce oyuncunun aynı anda bir araya geldiği sanal dünyaları oluşturmaktadır. Bu durum çoğu zaman bireyleri sosyal etkileşimler ve gerçek hayat bağlantılarından koparabilmektedir. Dijital oyun bağımlılığı, gün geçtikçe daha fazla insanın etkilendiği bir bağımlılık türü olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Dijital oyun bağımlılığı ile ilgili psikososyal sorunların genç yetişkinlik ve yetişkinlik dönemlerinde daha fazla görüldüğü yapılan araştırmalarla ortaya konulmaktadır. Üniversite öğrencilerinin dijital oyun bağımlılık düzeylerini bilmek dijital oyun bağımlılığının teşhisi ve tedavisi için onlara gereken rehberliği sunmak için gereklidir. Bu sebeple Bingöl Üniversitesi Meslek Yüksekokullarında öğrenim görmekte olan toplam 129 öğrenci ile gerçekleştirilen çalışma ile meslek yüksekokulu öğrencilerinin dijital oyun bağımlılık düzeyleri belirlenmeye çalışılmıştır. P>0,05 anlamlılık değeri dikkate alınarak dijital oyun bağımlılığı üzerine gerçekleştirilen bu araştırmanın sonuçları, katılımcıların çoğunluğunun riskli grupta bulunduğunu 61(%47,3) ve alt boyut analizinde belirgin farklılıkların olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Araştırma sonuçları doğrultusunda, meslek yüksekokulu yöneticilerine, öğrencilere yönelik düzenlenecek dijital oyun bağımlılığı seminerlerinin rehberlik açısından kritik bir öneme sahip olduğu önerilmektedir.
Imaginings of the Future of Conflict and Communication Technologies
Authors: Carpentier Nico , Miconi Andrea
Published: July 2024

The article presents an analysis of the construction of future scenarios in relation to conflict and communication technologies (CTs), on the basic of Delphi+ workshops and essay-writing sessions. Grounded in a theoretical reflection on the various forms of conflict—distinguishing between armed, grey zone and democratic conflict—in combination with theoretical reflections on the role of CTs in conflict, and the future imaginings of (communication) technologies, the analysis discusses six future imaginaries. Four of these future scenarios are negative as in a power take-over, the intensification of both an armed conflict, and of democratic conflict, and the harm inflicted on the environment and society in general. The two positive scenarios are the protective role of supranational organizations and cultural change. Together, these six scenarios form a map of how European experts are concerned about media/technology and military/technology assemblages, and how they place their hope in supranational political institutions and cultural change.
Transforming Toxic Debates towards European Futures
Authors: Üzelgün Mehmet Ali , Giannouli Iliana , Archontaki Ioanna , Odstrčilová Klára , Thomass Barbara , Álvares Cláudia
Published: July 2024

Online toxicity refers to a spectrum of problematic communicative phenomena that unfold in various ways on social media platforms. Most of the current efforts to contain it focus on computational techniques to detect online toxicity and build a regulatory architecture. In this paper, we highlight the importance of focusing on the social phenomena of toxicity, and particularly, exploring the public understanding and future imaginaries of toxic debates. To explore how users construe online toxicity and envisage the future of online discussions, we examine 41 scenarios produced by European experts from the field of technology and culture. Through a content analysis informed by a narrative approach and insights from futures studies, we identify three myths that characterize the future scenarios: technological disruption, societal fragmentation, and digital Enlightenment. After a discussion of their relations, we conclude by stressing the importance of platform transparency and user empowerment.
Comportamiento epidemiológico de la enfermedad de Hansen en Costa Rica, periodo 2018 a 2022
Authors: Rivera-Chavarría Ana , Ramírez-Salas Elenita , Agüero-Benanburg Shirley , Pacheco-Acuña Raúl , Castro-Córdoba Roberto , Segura-Aparicio Jean Carlo , Vargas-Carmiol Jorge
Published: July 2024

Objetivos: Describir el comportamiento epidemiológico de la enfermedad de Hansen en Costa Rica durante el periodo 2018-2022 para la identificación y análisis de las tendencias de la patología con miras al desarrollo de estrategias más efectivas para su erradicación.Métodos: Estudio descriptivo observacional retrospectivo de casos con enfermedad de Hansen entre 2018 y 2022, realizado mediante el registro de la boleta de notificación individual y clasificados según la Clasificación Internacional de Enfermedades 10ma Revisión. Para determinar el número de casos nuevos del periodo de estudio, se solicitó la información anonimizada a la Unidad de Epidemiología de la Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social y a la Unidad de Epidemiología de la Dirección de Vigilancia de la Salud del Ministerio de Salud.Resultados: En Costa Rica, entre 2018-2022, se registraron 50 casos de enfermedad de Hansen (promedio anual de 10). El promedio de edad al momento del diagnóstico fue de 48,46 ± 17,88 años para el grupo en general, con un rango de edad de 15-78 años. La razón por sexos (hombre/ mujer) fue 2,33 (15/35). La provincia de Puntarenas registró 26 casos (52%). El cantón de Garabito se observó una tasa de prevalencia a nivel subnacional superior a 1 por cada 10000 habitantes. No se reportaron casos en menores de 15 años. La tasa media global de detección de enfermedad de Hansen durante el período de estudio fue de 0,2 (50/ 25 549 059) por 100000 habitantes. La tasa de detección de lepra disminuyó de 0,26 (13/ 5 003 402) a 0,249 (8 / 5213374) por 100000 habitantes entre 2018 y 2022. La proporción de casos clasificados como lepra multibacilar aumentó a 100% a partir del año 2019. La proporción de casos de lepra en mujeres disminuyó de 38,46 a 12,5%.Conclusión: A nivel nacional, la prevalencia de la enfermedad mantuvo los niveles de eliminación. No obstante, a nivel sub- nacional aún persisten cantones con niveles superiores a 1 por 10000 habitantes.
Unresolved issues of using ultrasound elastography methods in patients with mononeuropathy of the lower limb girdle and free part of the lower limb
Authors: Yurkovskiy А. М. , Pismennikova E. I.
Published: July 2024

Objective. Systematization of data and analysis of the diagnostic effectiveness of ultrasound elastography for mononeuropathies of the lower limb girdle and free part of the lower limb.

Materials and methods. Publications in the PubMed, EMBASE and Web of Science systems were analysed thoroughly, describing cases of the use of imaging methods in patients with mononeuropathy of the lower limb girdle and free part of the lower limb.

Results. The most promising for implementation in wide clinical practice ultrasound elastography techniques have been identified. The use of them can, if refined, provide early diagnosis of mononeuropathies of the lower limb girdle and the free part of the lower limb.

Conclusion. The use of ultrasound elastography for the diagnosis of mononeuropathy of the lower limb girdle and free part of the lower limb is hampered by the lack of clear ideas regarding the reference values of stiffness indices (kPa, m/s) for specific peripheral nerves and the possible influence of artifacts from bones and other adjacent tissues on these stiffness indices. In addition, there is no clear algorithm for choosing an ultrasound elastography technique, depending on the location and cross-section of the nerve. Solving these issues will allow optimizing the use of ultrasound elastography for the diagnosis of mononeuropathies of the lower limb girdle and the free part of the lower limb.
The role of vaginal ectopia of the external urethral orifice in the development of morphologic changes bladder of the mucosa in women
Authors: Lemtygov M. B.
Published: July 2024

Objective. To evaluate morphological changes in the bladder mucosa against the background of vaginal ectopia of the external urethral orifice and/or urethral hypermobility in women, efficacy and safety of transposition of the external urethral orifice as a method of surgical treatment of postcoital cystitis.

Materials and methods. The study group included 29 patients undergoing surgical treatment for chronic recurrent postcoital cystitis in the form of transposition of the external orifice of the urethra according to B.K. Komiakov. Before surgical treatment, all studied patients underwent cystoscopy with bladder biopsy. The obtained biopsy specimens were fixed in buffered formalin, further processed in increasing concentrations of alcohols, and embedded in paraffin blocks according to the standard technique. Sections were obtained from the blocks and mounted on histologic slides and stained with hematoxylin and eosin. The follow-up time was 12 months after surgical treatment.

Results. Histologic confirmation of squamous cell metaplasia was revealed in 2/29 (6.8%) patients in the bladder fundus projection and in 23/29 (79.3%) in the Lieto triangle projection, lymphoid infiltration was determined in 14/29 (48.2%) patients in the fundus projection and in 21/29 (72.4%) in the Lieto triangle projection. The combined squamous cell metaplasia and lymphoid infiltration was detected in 16/29 (55,2%) patients in the Lieto triangle projection and in 1 (3,4%) patient in the bladder fundus projection. At follow-up examination, 28 patients had no recurrence of postcoital cystitis. Inflammatory changes of the bladder mucosa underwent regression in 20 patients in control cystoscopy. Morphologically, lymphoid infiltration was detected in 1/29 (3.4%) patients, and squamous cell metaplasia was determined in 5/29 (17.2%) patients.

Conclusion. As a result of long-term inflammatory process in the bladder in the course of frequent recurrences of postcoital cystitis, the bladder wall undergoes morphologic changes that require mandatory morphologic verification. By surgical release of pathogenetic factor - vaginal ectopia of the external urethral orifice and/or urethral hypermobility, it is possible to achieve regression of morphologic changes in the bladder mucosa.
Influence of pooling mesenchymal stem cells on the suppression of proliferative activity of T-lymphocytes
Authors: Rynda A. H. , Hancharou A. Y. , Antonevich N. G.
Published: July 2024

Objective. To determine the effect of pooling (merging) of single cultures of olfactory mucosa-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) of the nasal cavity on the suppression of the proliferative activity of T-lymphocytes.

Materials and methods. Using flow cytometry, the effect of pooling single cultures of MSCs obtained from healthy donors (n=7) on the mitogen-induced proliferation of T-lymphocytes in the peripheral blood of volunteers (n=5) was studied. The proliferation index and the number of dividing CD3+ T-cells were assessed by changes in the fluorescence intensity of Tag-it Vio. Statistical processing of the obtained data was carried out using non-parametric statistics.

Results. An evaluation of 35 variants of co-culture of single MSCs with T-cells and 33 variants of co-culture of pooled MSCs with T-cells was performed. The inhibitory effect of both single (p = 0.0001) and pooled MSCs (p = 0.0001) on

PHA-induced proliferation of CD3+ T-cells in the total fraction of peripheral blood lymphocytes was identified. It was shown that pooled MSCs have a significantly more pronounced suppressive effect on T-cell proliferation compared to single MSCs (p=0.000004).

Conclusion. PoolMSCs have a significantly more pronounced effect in suppressing PHA-induced proliferation of peripheral blood T-cells compared to MSC monocultures, which justifies the use of poolMSCs in medicine to achieve better results in the treatment of immune-mediated diseases.
Maintaining and strengthening the reproductive health of women living with HIV: legislative support in the Republic of Belarus
Authors: Teslova O. A. , Zhavoronok S. V. , Skripko O. A.
Published: July 2024

Objective. To review and systematize the legislative acts of the Republic of Belarus on the organization and provision of medical care and services to maintain and strengthen reproductive health for women living with HIV, and to determine the need for their updating.

Materials and methods. The article discusses the legal documents of the health care system regulating the organization and provision of medical care to women living with HIV, and the practice of their use in screening women for HIV, pregnancy and childbirth care, including drug provision and antiretroviral therapy, termination of pregnancy, family planning, providing gynecological care to women and providing services for the prevention of HIV infection in teenage girls, monitoring cases of HIV infection on the territory of the Republic of Belarus.

Results. In the context of the reproductive needs of women living with HIV, the current regulatory documents establish many norms and recommendations that have lost their relevance and validity. There are no modern recommendations for the organization and provision of gynecological care that take into account the particularities of genital tract diseases in HIV-infected women of different ages. The multiplicity of recommendations from various clinical protocols creates uncertainty when making decisions by medical workers, or becomes a precedent for examining the quality of medical care.

Conclusion. The development of a comprehensive clinical protocol based on scientifically based data on the modern characteristics and reproductive needs of women living with HIV, as well as timely revision of legislative acts on the provision of medical care to people living with HIV, with additions and changes, will make it possible to provide targeted medical care and maintain their reproductive health.
Clinical-descriptive phenomenon of body dysmorphic disorder
Authors: Pitsko T. P. , Ermolenko V. A. , Hmara N. V. , Tsvirko Ya. V.
Published: July 2024

This article provides a review of the literature on impaired perception of one’s own body. Modern views on the features of impaired perception of one’s own body are considered. The stages of development of the diagnosis of dysmorphic disorder and changes in scientific views on nosological affiliation are described. Describing a clinical case of a patient with dysmorphic symptoms in the structure of a personality disorder, we emphasize the clinical and social significance of the problem and difficulties in differential diagnosis and diagnosis verification.
Monitoreo de mosco fungoso negro (Bradysia impatiens Johannsen) con trampas amarillas pegajosas en viveros forestales
Authors: Martínez-Gil Pablo , Cibrián-Tovar David , Villanueva-Morales Antonio , Marín-Cruz Víctor Hugo , Villanueva-Sánchez Evert , Huerta-Jiménez Herón
Published: July 2024

Introducción. El mosco fungoso negro Bradysia impatiens Johannsen es una plaga de importancia en los viveros forestales tecnificados de México, debido a que ocasiona mortalidad de la planta; sin embargo, los estudios sobre monitoreo de adultos son escasos.
Objetivos. Determinar la trampa más adecuada para el monitoreo de B. impatiens, caracterizar sus niveles poblacionales e identificar organismos asociados, entre ellos sus enemigos naturales.
Materiales y métodos. Se evaluó el efecto de atracción de B. impatiens a dos tipos de trampas pegajosas amarillas (circulares  y  bandera)  y  una  incolora.  Después  de  la  selección  de  la  mejor  trampa,  se  comparó  la  captura  de B impatiens y organismos asociados en cuatro viveros forestales para determinar niveles poblacionales de la especie. Los datos de captura se analizaron con modelos lineales generalizados mediante regresión binomial negativa. Resultados y discusión. La trampa bandera fue la más eficiente para la captura de adultos. Con base en la captura semanal, se calificaron subjetivamente tres niveles poblacionales: baja (<30 adultos), media (30-60 adultos) y alta (>60 adultos). Se encontró a Coenosia attenuata Stein como enemigo natural de la plaga; sin embargo, el porcentaje de captura fue bajo (1.78 %), por lo que las trampas no representan amenaza para sus poblaciones. También se encontró a Kleidotoma sp., posible parasitoide de la plaga y de C. attenuata.
Conclusiones. Es necesario un plan de manejo integrado de plagas para B. impatiens, que incluya la trampa bandera y el depredador C. attenuata como control biológico en viveros. La mosca C. attenuata, depredadora de B. impatiens, se registra por primera vez en Tlaxcala.
Foreword
Authors: Kučinskienė Aistė , Šeina Viktorija , Vanagaitė Gitana
Published: July 2024

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The Noble Witch Reflected in Different Mirrors. The Transformation of the Motif of Veronika of Desenice in the Slovenian Cultural Canon
Authors: Olszewski Maciej Bolesław
Published: July 2024

The fate of Veronika of Desenice, a Medieval lady who was tried (and subsequently acquitted) in the first witchcraft trial on Slovenian soil, has been a profound source of inspiration for Slovenian folklore and culture since the 15th century. Over time, it has gradually evolved into one of the culture’s most enduring and canonical motifs. An impressive array of more than 25 texts, spanning various genres such as dramas, operas and novels, has emerged in the modern era, which has its beginnings in Slovenia 1848. In this article, I aim to examine the use of the motif of Veronika in modern texts, and elucidate the transformation of the narratives associated with it over time. The article specifically investigates the shifting focus on different aspects of the story, and the evolving techniques employed in its re-telling. Approximately half of these texts came into existence before the Second World War, while about five were produced during the period of communist Yugoslavia, with the remaining works originating in the era of independent Slovenia. In addition, several of these texts were written by authors in exile. Drawing upon this extensive material, the study presents an exploration of the similarities and differences in the portrayal of Veronika of Desenice in changing circumstances, with a particular emphasis on works from the eras of communist and independent Slovenia.
Shortcuts from the last period of the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment on the view of economic aspects
Authors: Challoumis Constantinos
Published: July 2024

The current work analyzes the social history from the point of view of social aspects and connects them to economic issues. The economic issues are many times behind the social changes of historical facts. This paper shows through the economic events of the last period of the Middle Ages till the Enlightenment period that the economic aspects were a significant part of social impact. The applied methodology is based on the logic and the comprehensive analysis of historical events. The Cycle of Money shows that Capitalism is not going far by a sustainable orientation and by it is own structure can’t face wide social aspects, something that the economic system of Economocracy can achieve.
LINEAR PROGRAMMING: PROFIT OPTIMIZATION IN POAC MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE (STUDY ON CV. SAMUDRA KARYA SEJAHTERA)
Authors: Dwi Herinanto  , Ahmad Khumaidi  , Bernadhita Herindri S. Utami  , Fauzi
Published: July 2024

This research aims to determine the implementation of POAC (Planning, Organizing, Actuating, Controlling) in optimizing profits from the production of suits and dresses, as well as the sale of batik cloth at CV. Samudra Karya Sejahtera. Implementation of POAC management carried out by CV’s manager includes the planning, namely creating an appropriate model design; the organizing, namely carrying out analysis and solutions; the actuating, namely formulating ways to gain profit; and the controlling, namely providing recommendations. This research involves two academic disciplines (mathematics and management) to solve a particular problem together. This research is a qualitative descriptive research and literature study. From the results of the analysis, CV. Samudra Karya Sejahtera gets the maximum profit if it makes 12 suits and 6 dresses, namely IDR 36,600,000. In terms of batik sales, CV. Samudra Karya Sejahtera earns a maximum profit of IDR 9,600,000 if it sells 80 Parangkusumo batik cloths.
Keywords: Actuating, Controlling, Optimization, Organizing, Planning
PENGARUH CITRA MEREK TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN PRODUK WARDAH DI PLATFORM SHOPEE YANG DIMODERASI OLEH POTONGAN HARGA
Authors: Efti Adellia Ranjani  , Nuri Astuti  , Annisa Nahla Renanta  , Marjam  Desma Rahadhini
Published: July 2024

This research is based on an analysis of the influence of brand image on purchasing decisions for Wardah products on the Shopee platform which is moderated by price discounts. The aim of this research is to determine the influence of brand image and price discounts on purchasing decisions among respondents. This research was conducted on all Shopee users who use Wardah products. The data was collected by distributing questionnaires to 40 respondents. It has been found that most of them choose to buy Wardah products. So brand image has a positive influence on purchasing decisions. However, price cuts cannot moderate or worsen the influence of brand image on purchasing decisions.
Keywords: Brand Image, Discount Moderation, Purchasing Decisions
ANALISIS MANAJEMEN PELAYANAN FARMASI DI APOTEK KURNIA JAYA BANDUNG
Authors: Qori Nuraeni  , Aris Rinaldi
Published: July 2024

This research focuses on pharmaceutical service management at Kurnia Jaya Pharmacy. The purpose of this study is to analyze and evaluate the pharmaceutical service management system that occurs at Kuniia Jaya Pharmacy Bandung. Business competition in the pharmaceutical world is getting tighter, one of which is marked by the large number of pharmacies spread. Pharmaceutical service activities are the main spear in this competition. At Apotek Kurnia Jaya Bandung, the quality of service is still below average, characterized by the absence of the pharmacist's role directly in every service activity. This research uses qualitative methods. Data sources are obtained directly from the assistant pharmacist as well as the person in charge of the pharmacy. The results of this study are in the form of an evaluation for Kurnia Jaya Pharmacy to improve, improve, separate and adjust the responsibilities of each pharmaceutical worker in accordance with the rules. In addition, pharmacies must have standardized SOP, especially in terms of providing services.
Keyword : Pharmacy, Pharmacy Services, Pharmacist, Qualitative
Pengaruh Celebrity Endorser dan Kualitas Produk terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Produk MS GLOW di Badung, Bali
Authors: Purwati Ni Made Ella Dwi , Marbun Saortua
Published: July 2024

Understanding and analyzing how celebrity endorsement (X1) and product quality (X2) affect consumer decisions to purchase MS GLOW is what this study aims to do. This research examines the relationship between product quality and celebrity endorsement in influencing consumer purchase of MS GLOW (Y). By using concentrated sample size interviews as a data collection technique, the respondents were those who had seen MS GLOW Nagita Slavina cosmetic advertisements and had bought and used the product twice. 18 responses, multiplied by 5 , equals 90.
Research employs multiple linear regression analysis and data collection through observation, interviews, documentation and questionnaires. Descriptive analysis, tests for consistency and reliability, traditional assumption tests, specific linear regression tests, f tests, and tests are a few of the approaches used to examine the data. The findings indicated that product quality (X2) and celebrity (X1) had significant and real differences. Positive consumer opinion about purchasing MS GLOW products. The product quality variable variance (X2) in this statement is 0.274. Give to the MS GLOW business to increase celebrity endorsements and improve product quality so that consumers can buy their products in Badung, Bali.
Pengaruh Komunikasi dan Lingkungan Kerja terhadap Prestasi Kerja Pegawai Rumah Sakit Umum BHAKTI RAHAYU Tabanan
Authors: Yanti Ni Putu Vera , Sunata I Made , Ariesta I Putu Agus Suarsana
Published: July 2024

Work performance is something that needs to be considered in a company, because the better employee performance can have an impact on the success of a company. The problems raised in this study are whether communication (X1) affects employee performance (Y) at Bhakti Rahayu Tabanan General Hospital, does the work environment (X2) affect employee performance (Y) at Bhakti Rahayu General Hospital Tabanan, how much influence does communication and work environment have on employee performance at Bhakti Rahayu Tabanan General Hospital and which independent variables have a dominant influence on employee performance at Bhakti Rahayu Tabanan General Hospital. The population in this study amounted to 76 people. This study uses the population as a sample. The data analysis technique used is descriptive analysis, data quality test, classical assumption test, multiple linear regression analysis, t-test analysis, and determination analysis. The results of the analysis show the regression model Y = 1.309 + 0.257 (X1) + 0.564 (X2). The conclusion obtained is that communication (X1) partially has a positive and significant effect on employee performance (Y) at Bhakti Rahayu Tabanan General Hospital as indicated by the regression coefficient b1X1 which is positive. The work environment (X2) partially has a positive and significant influence on employee performance (Y) at Bhakti Rahayu Tabanan General Hospital, this can be seen in the b2X2 coefficient which is positive. The magnitude of the influence of communication and work environment on employee performance at Bhakti Rahayu Tabanan General Hospital is 64.8% and the remaining 35.2% is influenced by other variables not examined in this study. The independent variable that has a dominant influence on employee performance can be seen in the value of Standardized Coefficients Beta, namely the communication variable (X1), which is equal to 0.257, while the work environment variable (X2) is equal to 0.564.
Pengaruh Kecerdasan Emosional dan Kompetensi terhadap Kinerja Pegawai pada Dinas Perindustrian dan Tenaga Kerja Kabupaten Badung
Authors: Setiari Ni Kadek , Antari Ni Luh Sili , Pekerti Luh Gede Putri Kusuma
Published: July 2024

Employee performance is one thing that needs to be considered in a company or agency, because employee performance certainly has an impact on employee performance in achieving goals. The problem raised in this study is whether emotional intelligence (X1) affects employee performance (Y) at the Badung Regency Industry and Labor Office, does competence (X2) affect employee performance (Y) at the Badung Regency Industry and Manpower Service , what is the influence of emotional intelligence and competence on employee performance at the Badung Regency Industry and Manpower Service and which independent variables have a dominant influence on employee performance at the Badung Regency Industry and Manpower Service. The population in this study amounted to 56 people. This study uses the population as a sample. The data analysis technique used is descriptive analysis, data quality test, classical assumption test, multiple linear regression analysis, t-test analysis, determination analysis, and beta coefficient. The results of the analysis show that emotional intelligence (X1) has a partial positive and significant effect on employee performance (Y) at the Office of Industry and Labor in Badung Regency. Competence (X2) partially has a positive and significant effect on employee performance (Y) at the Badung District Office of Industry and Labor. The magnitude of the influence of emotional intelligence and competence on employee performance at the Badung District Office of Industry and Labor is 52.1% and the remaining 47.9% is influenced by other variables not examined in this study. The independent variable that has a dominant influence on employee performance can be seen in the value of Standardized Coefficients Beta, which is the variable emotional intelligence (X1).
OBTENÇÃO DE SÍLICA BIOGÊNICA (SIO2) A PARTIR DO BAGAÇO DA CANA-DE-AÇÚCAR POR DIFERENTES MÉTODOS DE EXTRAÇÃO
Authors: Clemente Rodrigo da Silva , Ferreira Natan Mateus Falcão , Lacerda Junior Orivaldo da Silva , Lacerda Dayane Izabelita Santos , Rebelo Querem Hapuque Felix
Published: July 2024

A pesquisa realizada no Instituto de Ciência, Tecnologia e Educação do Ceará (IFCE) campus Aracati teve como objetivo a obtenção de sílica biogênica (SiO2) a partir do bagaço da cana de açúcar, obtido em Beberibe. Para isso, foram empregados métodos de lixiviação em meio ácido, utilizando ácido clorídrico (HCl), e em meio básico, utilizando hidróxido de sódio (NaOH), com calcinação a duas temperaturas diferentes, 400°C e 600°C. O material obtido foi destinado à produção de catalisadores mesoporosos do tipo MCM-41. Os resultados demonstraram um rendimento considerável de sílica biogênica, sendo que o método básico obteve um rendimento acima de 90%. Além disso, através da análise por EDX, verificou-se um teor de sílica biogênica acima de 50%, indicando a viabilidade do processo. Ademais, nos difratogramas de Raios-x extraídos através de ácido, foram confirmadas formações de fases cristalinas na sílica, no entanto,na extração por meio Básico obteve-se presença de estruturas amorfas com pequenos picos cristalinos.Já nos processos de infravermelho, todos os resultados obtiveram características de sílica. Essa sílica biogênica mostrou-se essencial para a produção dos catalisadores MCM-41, utilizados na purificação de água de efluentes. Assim, a pesquisa evidencia a eficácia do uso do bagaço de cana de açúcar como fonte de sílica biogênica e sua aplicabilidade na produção de materiais catalíticos para o tratamento de águas residuais, contribuindo para práticas mais sustentáveis e ambientalmente amigáveis.
ESTRATÉGIAS E BARREIRAS NA EDUCAÇÃO INTERDISCIPLINAR: ANÁLISE COMPARATIVA ENTRE UNIVERSIDADES PÚBLICAS E PRIVADAS DO BRASIL
Authors: Vanderley João Bosco Beserra , Melo Lucineide Benevides de , Santos Maria Pricila Miranda dos
Published: July 2024

Este artigo analisa as estratégias e desafios da educação interdisciplinar em universidades públicas e privadas no Brasil. Reconhecendo a importância de uma abordagem educacional que transcenda os limites tradicionais das disciplinas, o estudo compara como diferentes instituições implementam práticas interdisciplinares e enfrentam obstáculos estruturais, financeiros e culturais. Utilizando uma metodologia qualitativa baseada em revisões bibliográficas e análises de programas educacionais, o estudo revela que tanto universidades públicas quanto privadas estão comprometidas com a promoção da interdisciplinaridade, apesar das diferenças em suas abordagens e contextos operacionais. Nas universidades públicas, os desafios incluem financiamento e regulamentação, enquanto as privadas focam em parcerias com o setor industrial e tecnológico para fomentar a inovação. A pesquisa conclui que, apesar das barreiras, a interdisciplinaridade é fundamental para preparar os estudantes para um mercado de trabalho dinâmico e interconectado, e oferece recomendações para superar os obstáculos identificados.
Stretched polar vortex increases mid-latitude climate variability during the Last Glacial Maximum
Authors: Zhang Yurui , Renssen Hans , Seppä Heikki , Li Zhen , Li Xingrui
Published: July 2024

Abstract. The Arctic stratospheric polar vortex (PV) is a key driver of winter weather, and has been found playing role in winter climate variability and its predictability in Eurasia and North America on inter-annual and decadal time scales. However, to what extent this relationship also plays a role in driving climate variability on glacial-interglacial time scales is still unknown. Here, by systematically analysing PV changes in four sets of PMIP4 simulations for the last glacial maximum (LGM) and the pre-industrial (PI), we explore how the PV changed during the glacial climate and how it influenced climate variability. Our results show that under LGM conditions, the PV stretched toward the Laurentide ice sheet, which resulted in a less stable ellipse shape that increased the possibility of cold air outbreaks into mid-latitudes. During the LGM, this stretched PV pushed cold Arctic air further equatorward, increasing winter climate variability over the more (southward) southern mid-latitudes. In particular, this strengthened winter cooling over the mid-latitudes beyond the coverage of the Laurentide ice sheet (unlike summer). PV-induced temperature variability also explains the inter-model spread, as removing the PV variation from the model results reduces the inter-model spread by up to 5 °C over mid-latitude Eurasia. These results highlight the critical role of PV in connecting the polar region and mid-latitudes on glacial-interglacial time scales. These connections are reminiscent of intra-seasonal stratosphere–troposphere coupling.
Electromagnetic and DC-current geophysics for soil compaction assessment
Authors: Carrera Alberto , Peruzzo Luca , Longo Matteo , Cassiani Giorgio , Morari Francesco
Published: July 2024

Abstract. Monitoring soil structure is of paramount importance due to its key role in the critical zone as the foundation of terrestrial life. Variations in the arrangement of soil components significantly influence its hydro-mechanical properties, and therefore its impact on the surrounding ecosystem. In this context, soil compaction resulting from inappropriate agricultural practices not only affects soil ecological functions, but also decreases the water-use efficiency of plants by reducing porosity and increasing water loss through superficial runoff and enhanced evaporation. In this study, we compared the ability of electric and electromagnetic geophysical methods, i.e. Electrical Resistivity Tomography and Frequency-domain Electromagnetic Method, to assess the effects of compaction on agricultural soil. The objective was to highlight the electro-magnetic response caused by both heavy plastic soil deformations generated by a super-heavy vehicle and the more common tractor tramlines. DC-current prospecting has finer spatial resolution and allows a tomographic approach, requiring higher logistic demands and the need for ground galvanic contact. On the other hand, contactless electromagnetic induction methods can be quickly used to define the distribution of electrical conductivity in the shallow subsoil in an easier way. Results, validated with traditional soil characterization techniques (i.e. penetration resistance, bulk density and volumetric water content on collected samples), show the pros & cons of both techniques and how differences in their spatial resolution heavily influence the ability to characterize compacted areas with good confidence. This work aims at contributing to the methodological optimization of agro-geophysical acquisitions and data processing, in order to obtain accurate soil models through a non-invasive approach.
Droughts and Media: when and what do the newspapers talk about the droughts in England?
Authors: Kong Inhye , Seibert Jan , Purves Ross S.
Published: July 2024

Abstract. The UK is traditionally known for its wet climate, but droughts are also relatively commonplace. Using newspapers as a medium of public communication, this study explores the timing and content of media coverage of droughts in England. We constructed a corpus from newspaper articles related to droughts in England to analyse the temporal alignment of media coverage with meteorological anomalies and, using topic modelling, the emerging topics covered by drought-related articles in newspapers. Our findings reveal that media coverage generally coincides with meteorological drought, but the inverse case is not always the case, suggesting additional conditions to generate media coverage (e.g., seasonality, precedent condition of long-term precipitation shortage). Dominant topics include the status of water deficiency and weather forecasts, the mismanagement of water companies and the enforcement of hosepipe bans, highlighting current challenges in water management practices in England.