bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Internationalization on Focus: Analysis of the Actions Developed by UFSC (2015–2019)
Authors: Borges Ramos de Carvalho Sabrina , Mortari Machado Aline , da Silva Ferreira Keliton
Published: March 2024

Universities are characterized as a source of information, generation, and dissemination of knowledge through the multiplicity of worldviews and philosophical, scientific, and political positions. In this context, the process of internationalization of these institutions is necessary for them to be in line with the different changes and globalization. This is an explanatory-descriptive qualitative piece of research that evaluated Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) internationalization actions in the period 2015–2019 through the analysis of Institutional Development Plan (PDI) indicators and bibliographic and electronic surveys. Based on the data obtained by SINTER, it was possible to establish a comparative process of the actions carried out, so that there was no relationship with the internationalization goal proposed in the 2015–2019 PDI. Regarding the set of objectives presented in the PDI, it was not possible to establish a relationship between the presented goal and the activities described in the annual reports from 2015 to 2019, as they do not present the situation related to the UFSC internationalization actions in a clear manner. It is suggested that the institution should provide clearer information in the annual activity reports and also in the PDI Monitoring Report, with the presentation of concrete actions, results achieved, and difficulties and challenges faced.
Protection and Rehabilitation of Degraded Soils in Western Kenya: Experiences from Two Decades of Research and Development
Authors: Ajwera Flora , Ayaga George , Kersting David , Mudavadi Patrick , Manyengo John , Mulielie Christopher , Dave Khasakhala Eboche , Cheboi Pius , Mukhwana Daniel
Published: March 2024

Over exploitation of soils in Western Kenya has resulted in nutrient depletion and soil erosion leading to low and inadequate food supply and incomes on many smallholder farms. This has been further exacerbated by climate change effects including unpredictable periods of drought and variable rainfall which is less frequent, reduced amounts but more in intensity. Best practices for sustainable land use are well known to farmers and are economically viable. Despite this, they are applied only to a limited extent. Disseminating these practices has been challenging, and quite often, soil protection does not receive the socio-political attention it requires. The responsible institutions often fail to tackle the issue effectively. As a result, farmers lack incentives, such as secure land rights for agricultural enterprises, to ensure that they utilize soil resources in a sustainable way. Smallholder farmers, who are the major agricultural producers, have inadequate know-how to apply soil-friendly farming methods on their farms, or the money for initial investments. This book chapter describes approaches that are being applied, assessed and promoted by the GIZ supported “ProSoil” in Western Kenya to explore the extent of soil degradation for sustainable soil protection and rehabilitation to provide a useful knowledge base to support decision makers in developing adoption strategies for sustainable crop production.
Pendampingan Strategi Pemasaran pada UMKM Keripik Cijanggot dalam Meningkakan Penjualan
Authors: Rifki Abdul Malik  , Irma Megawati  , Arief Mulyawan Thoriq  , Dede Supendi
Published: March 2024

Chips are a food that is loved by Indonesian people. Chips are a favorite snack and there are many different types and variants. In Purwakarta there is a famous MSME Chips called Cijanggot Chips. To be precise, it comes from Cipinang Village, Cibau District. There are several products from Cijangot Chips, namely cassava chips, potato chips and chocolate banana chips. In its business activities, Cijanggot Chips UMKM still uses traditional methods, namely by marketing manually to distribution locations such as food stalls and souvenir shops since 2015. The marketing strategy implemented by the Cijanggot Chips owner can be said to be quite good. However, in this modern era, it is very important to carry out marketing strategies through online media in order to increase sales and have a wider reach to consumers. There are several marketing strategies that can be used to increase product sales, namely by product innovation, online marketing, through social media and opening branches in new places.
Educação Corporativa e Desenvolvimento de Competências do Futuro
Authors: da Silva José Fernando Barros , de Melo Kamylla Almeida , de Melo Maria Izabel Soares , Lima Kaylane Kelly da Cruz , Chaves Marcelo Henrique Guedes
Published: March 2024

A Educação Corporativa está em constante evolução para atender às demandas do mercado de trabalho do futuro. Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar a importância da Educação Corporativa no desenvolvimento de competências essenciais para os profissionais do futuro. Para tanto, a metodologia adotada envolveu uma revisão sistemática da literatura sobre tendências em educação empresarial e competências do futuro. Nesse contexto, os principais resultados destacam a necessidade de as organizações investirem em programas de treinamento e desenvolvimento que promovam habilidades como pensamento crítico, criatividade, resolução de problemas e adaptabilidade. Além disso, ressalta-se a importância de abordagens de aprendizado baseadas em experiências e tecnologias inovadoras para fornecer uma educação relevante e de alta qualidade. Considerando esses resultados, conclui-se que a Educação Corporativa desempenha um papel fundamental e de extrema importância na preparação dos profissionais para os desafios e oportunidades do futuro, garantindo assim, sua relevância e competitividade no mercado de trabalho em constante mudança.
An Analysis of Self-Leadership Competency Needs for Senior Entrepreneur : Focusing on the Locus for Focus Model
Authors:   The Korea Association of Lifelong Education & Convergence, Cho Eun ji , Yang Ji hee , Lee Sang Seub
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study was to examine the difference between the current possession and future necessity of self-leadership competency for successful start-ups and to derive self-leadership competency that should be developed first when developing self-leadership courses.
The results of the study are as follows. First, as a result of analyzing the importance and necessity of self-leadership competency, both the importance and necessity of competency were high, and differences depending on gender, start-up period, and start-up experience were analyzed. Women showed the need for relatively higher self-leadership competency than men, and new start-ups showed the need for relatively higher self-leadership competency than re-start-ups. Early start-ups showed relatively higher self-leadership competency than start-ups. Second, as a result of analyzing difficulties at startup, senior entrepreneur are found to have difficulties in terms of responding to changing external environments and trends. Third, as a result of analyzing the self-leadership competency of senior entrepreneur, high demands for “self-management” were analyzed.
The results of this study are expected to be used as basic data when developing self-leadership competency development programs for senior entrepreneur.
The Relationship between the Role of Parents and Media Exposure to Knowledge about HIV/AIDS among Muhammadiyah Cilegon Middle School Students in 2023
Authors: Agustin Evi Avicenna , Susanti Sri , Mahmmudah Rif’atul
Published: March 2024

Adolescence is a transition from childhood to adulthood which involves changes invarious aspects such as biological, psychological and socio-cultural. Biologically, when achild experiences puberty is considered an early indicator of adolescence. However,because there are no significant biological markers to mark the end of adolescence,social factors, such as marriage, are usually used as markers for entering adulthood.This research uses analytical survey research methods. The population used was allstudents at SMP Muhammadyah Cilegon totaling 180 people. The sample was takenusing a total sampling technique. From the research results it was found that mediaexposure and the role of parents had a significant relationship with students'knowledge. This is because media exposure is an aspect that plays an important role inincreasing teenagers' knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention. 91% of the population aged15-19 years use the internet for the main reason is to communicate. Teenagers oftenuse Instagram social media to search for health information, apart from WhatsApp,Facebook, YouTube and Wikipedia. Social media is a platform that can be used foreducation because it can reach many targets that are not limited to time and space.(Tamtomo, 2019). Apart from media exposure, parents have an important role inconveying information about sex and sexuality, because parents are the first sourcewhere children learn and are guided about sex until they become teenagers. Theimportance of the role of parents in children's knowledge is not trivial becauseknowledge is the main capital that every living individual must have in order to survivethe times. For this reason, efforts should be made for parents to increase knowledgeabout reproductive health, establish closeness with children and determine When isthe right time to provide knowledge about reproductive health, especially knowledgeabout HIV/AIDS so that the information obtained is the first one before the child gets itfrom others.
Analysis of Factors that Influence Compliance in Complete Administration of BPJS Participant Patients at The Banten Girang Puskesmas Outpatient Registration Place
Authors: Cahya Heru Indra , Tho Ita La , Muhtaruddin Erwin
Published: March 2024

Health insurance in Indonesia is one of the rights that every citizen must have. Whenplanning a visit to the Community Health Center, patients hope to receive appropriatetreatment with humane, effective and efficient services, because everyone has theright to obtain safe, quality and affordable health services. In order to achieve a goodservice process, detailed work procedures are required and must be carried out andobeyed by all staff in the hospital, both medical and non-medical staff includinghospital service users, to be orderly and cooperative with each other. This study aimsto determine the analysis of factors that influence compliance in the completeness ofpatient administration for BPJS participants at the Banten Girang Community HealthCenter outpatient registration site in 2023. The research design used is an analyticaltype of research with a cross sectional approach. The population in this study was2,524 people and the sample used was 97 respondents. The sampling technique in thisstudy used accidental sampling technique. The results of this study indicate that thereare still 22 BPJS participating patients who do not comply with administrativerequirements (27.8%) at the Banten Girang Community Health Center outpatientregistration site in 2023. The factor that influences compliance with administrativerequirements for BPJS participating patients is knowledge (OR= 4.705; 95% CI: 1.471-15.045), education level (OR= 7.785; 95% CI: 2.510-24.149), source of information(OR= 4.796; 95% CI: 1.541-14.930). The most dominant factor contributing tocompliance in the complete administration of BPJS patient patients with a p-value of0.000 (OR= 7.785; 95% CI: 2.510-24.149). It is hoped that the results of this researchcan become study material for the Community Health Center to provide socializationor information regarding the administrative completeness of BPJS participants usingmethods that are easy to understand, so that they can increase the knowledge of BPJSparticipant patients.
Selective Apoptotic Effects of Resilon and Epiphany Se: In Vitro Investigation in Cell Cultures
Authors: Hazar Bodrumlu Ebru , Bodrumlu Emre , Yazıcı Zafer
Published: March 2024

Objective: The aim of this investigation is to examine the programmed cell death mechanism using Resilon, a root canal filling material, and Epiphany SE, a root canal sealant, in a microenvironment of cultured epithelial-like cells.
Methods: Vero cells were distributed into a 24-well plate at a density of 2 x 105 cells/ml per well. Fol- lowing an incubation period of 18 hours, Resilon was applied to the cell monolayer. The monolayer was combined with Resilon and covered with a pre-warmed medium before being incubated at 37 0 C in a 5% CO2 incubator. Following this, the wells were treated with a 50% diluted eluate of Epiphany SE. Resilon and Epiphany SE were then left to incubate for 0.5, 1, 3, 6, 12, 18 and 24 hours at 37 0C. Data were analyzed in IBM SPSS V23. Statistical analysis involved determining the differences in means of the specimens using a one-way ANOVA, followed by Duncan’s multiple range test to as- sess specific statistical differences across various time periods.
Results: It was found that between 0 and 6 hours, it was unclear whether Resilon and Epiphany SE induce apoptosis in Vero cells. Significant differences were observed 12 hours after examination comparing both the Resilon and Epiphany SE groups to the examination time prior to 12 hours (p < 0.05). These cells decreased at 18 and 24 hours. However, necrotic cells increased at each stage of the study period. The increase in the number of necrotic cells was statistically significant at 18 and 24 hours (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: It is inferred that necrosis of fibroblastic cells is caused by the cytotoxic effects of both Resilon and Epiphany SE. Hence, it can cause problems with root canal over obturation.
To Compare the Efficiency of ChatGPT and Bard in Medical Education: An Analysis of MCQ-Based Learning and Assessment
Authors: Husain Shirjeel , Shahid Sabaa , Ansari Zaid , Ayoob Tahera , Hussain Azhar , Mujahid Rimsha
Published: March 2024

Objective: This study aimed to compare the efficacy of ChatGPT and Google Bard as virtual tutors in supporting students across various levels of cognition in MCQ-based assessments in the field of Internal Medicine.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Internal Medicine in col- laboration with the Department of postgraduate medical education from June 2023 to October 2023. A comprehensive collection of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering various aspects of Internal Medicine was compiled by the research team’s consensus. The items were systematically organized into chapters and further categorized based on cognitive complexity levels (C1, C2, and C3). The cho- sen MCQs were entered into separate sessions of both ChatGPT and Google Bard. The responses from each Artificial Intelligence platform were then compared with the corresponding answers in the designated MCQs book. Recorded responses were classified as accurate, inaccurate, or partially ac- curate.
Results: The ChatGPT exhibited an overall success rate of 64%, providing 199 correct responses out of 307 queries, of which 10 were partially correct. By contrast, Google Bard achieved an overall suc- cess rate of 58.95 %, yielding 181 correct responses out of 307 queries, where 16 were partially cor- rect. When stratified by cognitive complexity levels, ChatGPT demonstrated proficiency in solving C2 MCQs at a rate of 80%, whereas the performance rates for the C1 and C3 categories were 69% and 54%, respectively. In contrast, Google Bard displayed a 33% success rate in solving C2 MCQs while achieving success rates of 95% and 53% in the C1 and C3 categories, respectively.
Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that ChatGPT is a more advantageous tool for stu- dents and medical educators than Google Bard. These discerned advantages underscore the poten- tial of ChatGPT to enhance the educational experience within the medical domain.
Comparison between Portable Pulse Oximeter and Conventional ICU Pulse Oximeter measurements in healthy adults: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Khan Adil , Rabbani Bushra , Jameel Aashir , Khan Beena , Husain Tahir , Ahmed Jameel
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT:
Objective: To assess the agreement between oxygen saturation reading between portable pulse oximeter and conventional ICU monitor pulse oximeter.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Department of Medicine, Fatima Hospital Baqai Medical University, Karachi, from 1st March 2023 to 31st March 2023. Participants in the study in- cluded healthy health care workers and medical students who were over the age of 18 and did not have any known co-morbid conditions like hypertension or diabetes that may affect peripheral perfu- sion. None of the participants had hypotension, clinical evidence of anemia, fingernail paint or poor peripheral perfusion as these are the factors that may influence pulse oximetry readings. Both the portable pulse oximeter and the traditional intensive care unit (ICU) monitors were utilized to take and record the oxygen saturation levels of each of the ten fingers in a sequential manner while the patient was seated. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 22. Readings of both instruments were com- pared employing Regression analysis. Bland-Altman analysis was applied to measure the level of agreement between readings of portable pulse oximeter and conventional ICU monitors.
Results: Total 200 participants were enrolled for this study and most of them were from younger age group. (Mean age of participants = 33.05 ± 10.31). There was no significant difference between oxy- gen saturation readings of respective finger from portable pulse oximeter and conventional ICU moni- tors on regression analysis (p > 0.05). Highest mean oxygen saturation was recorded in right middle finger using portable pulse oximeter (98.71 ± 1.21). On the ICU monitor pulse oximeter, it was 2nd highest in right middle finger (98.33 ± 2.49). Therefore, Bold-Altman analysis applied between oxygen saturation reading for two devices in right middle finger and was found to be comparable. (Mean dif- ference (bias) = 0.375 with 95% confidence interval).
Conclusion: Modern portable pulse oximeters can reliably be used to rule out hypoxemia.
Donald Trump, Political Theology and the Religion of Power
Authors: Duncan Christopher M. ,   Listening, Incorporated
Published: March 2024

In this article I discuss a dangerous subtext that lies beneath Trump’s visible lack of serious Christian witness. It provides the fuel to a heretical fire that is poised to engulf those Christians whom I will suggest have quite literally made a deal with the Devil without realizing it. My argument is not that Trump is just a radically imperfect vessel for what may be legitimate public policy positions, but rather that he represents a robustly idolatrous brand of political theology that threatens the shared faith of all Christians at an existential level. What Trump represents is not “religion becoming power”, but “power becomes religion.” Trumpism at its core leads to what Saul Newman and others would call “the religion of the state” (or at least the deification of its leader).
Digital Textbooks and Communication Ethics Literacy
Authors: Grigsby Victor , Lyde Rodney , Kearney Michael ,   Listening, Incorporated
Published: March 2024

The textbook publishing industry is undergoing what Wired magazine calls a “radical transformation,” and public speaking texts have been no strangers to the technological forces at play. Today, major publishing houses advertise “digital first” and “evergreen” models, offering something closer to a digital public speaking resource bank than a textbook traditionally understood. Literature about the basic communication/public speaking course has discussed the shift into online/hybrid learning and historically varying reactions to e-textbooks, but the current literature lacks a sustained interpretive examination of the communication ethics implications of such transformations. This article is both a pedagogical confession from the standpoint of university instructors and a scholarly investigation into the ethical consequences, both intentional and unintentional, of the transformation to a digital public speaking textbook format. We describe communication ethics literacy from a praxis orientation, attentive to the learning that emerged from seeing, listening, and responding to changes in educational technology at Duquesne University.
The Constitutional Personality of the Unborn
Authors: Bernstein C’Zar ,   The National Catholic Bioethics Center
Published: March 2024

In this talk presented at the 2022 conference of the Catholic Bar Association, C’Zar Bernstein unpacks the meaning of the word person in the Fourteenth Amendment and, through his exegesis, identifies philosophical arguments that may be instrumental in affording legal protection to the most vulnerable members of society.
Eleştirel Düşünme Gelişiminde Satrancın Etkisi
Authors: Şahin Feyzullah
Published: March 2024

Eleştirel düşünme, geliştirilmesi hedeflenen beceriler arasında yer alır. Söz konusu düşünme becerisi geliştirmek için farklı teknik, strateji veya yöntemler kullanılabilir. Bunlardan birisi de satrançtır. Bu çalışmanın genel amacı, satranç oynamanın eleştirel düşünme becerileri gelişimine etkisinin incelenmesidir. Çalışma kesitsel tarama modelinde sürdürülmüştür. Çalışma grubu 5–7 sınıf aralığındaki toplam 159 öğrencilerden oluşturulmuştur. Çalışma grubu oluşturulur iken seçkisiz olmayan amaçlı örnekleme yöntemlerinden ölçüt örnekleme türü kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak araştırmacı tarafından oluşturulmuş olan bilgi toplama formu ve Şahin ve Yılmaz (2018) tarafından revize edilmiş olan Eleştirel Düşünme Becerileri Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Analizler, en az iki yıldır satranç bilen öğrencilerin eleştirel düşünme toplam puanları satranç bilmeyen akranlarından anlamlı düzeyde farklı çıktığına işaret etmektedir. Sınıf düzeyine göre yapılan alt analizlerde ise satranç bilen öğrencilerin puanlarında anlamlı bir farklılık ortaya çıkmaz iken, satranç bilmeyen öğrencilerin puanlarında üst sınıflar lehine anlamlı bir farklılık saptanmıştır. Bu sonuçlar, eleştirel düşünme becerileri gelişiminde satrancın anlamlı düzeyde katkı yaptığına işaret etmesi bağlamından manidardır.
Aproximación al concepto de seguridad humana y las implicaciones que tiene en la inteligencia estratégica
Authors: Hernández Vargas Álvaro A. , Galán Palacios Yaneth , Pacheco Parra Marta P.
Published: March 2024

La inteligencia estratégica de carácter civil (IE) implica la comprensión sobre seguridad que tiene el Estado, ya que, a partir de ella, la inteligencia se desarrolla, se actualiza y actúa en pro de los fines esenciales de aquel. En ese sentido, a partir de los estudios de seguridad que nacen después de la Primera Guerra Mundial y su evolución a la fecha, se pueden distinguir por lo menos dos enfoques sobre seguridad: el primero hace referencia a los llamados “estudios tradicionales” derivados del realismo, donde acentúan una seguridad etnocéntrica, estatista, centrada en el poder y militarizada; el segundo surge como fruto de la crítica al primero, aquí se encuentran diferentes posturas que desde las teorías críticas articulan la seguridad con la comunidad y la emancipación en una dialéctica de pensamiento y acción. Dentro de ese marco emerge el concepto de seguridad humana, el cual —desde la perspectiva de desarrollo humano— pretende garantizar que cada individuo tenga una vida con libertad frente al temor, a la necesidad y para vivir con dignidad para desarrollar su potencial humano. Esta mirada humanista de la seguridad, que integra las amenazas tradicionales y no tradicionales que afectan al Estado, las inseguridades estructurales que impactan directamente a la esencia vital de las personas, lleva a recrear a la inteligencia estratégica repensando su teleología y su marco de actuación.
Más allá de los gigantes: la relevancia del Atlántico Sur en la estrategia y la acción británica
Authors: Díaz Araceli , Calvo Juan
Published: March 2024

En el marco de un escenario geopolítico de incertidumbre marcado por la competencia estratégica entre China y los Estados Unidos, el cambio climático y una disputa cada vez más intensa por el acceso y control de los recursos naturales, surge la pregunta sobre la relevancia que guardan espacios distantes del epicentro de la política internacional, desplazado hacia el Pacífico oriental. Frente a interpretaciones que han planteado la aparente irrelevancia del Atlántico Sur en este escenario, este artículo se propone desafiar dicha noción, examinando el valor de esta entidad geopolítica para el Reino Unido, un aliado crucial de Occidente que se proyecta a sí mismo como una potencia marítima que impulsa sus intereses globales mediante objetivos y programas que ejecuta tanto de manera independiente como en colaboración con otros Estados. Basados en la premisa teórica que postula una interdependencia conceptual entre la definición y las decisiones en torno a las políticas públicas, se analiza la política de defensa británica a partir de dos elementos: las declaraciones presentes en documentos estratégicos y las políticas realmente implementadas en el Atlántico Sur. Se concluye que, con el fin de consolidar su presencia a nivel mundial, el Reino Unido se ha establecido de manera decidida en la región del Atlántico Sur, empleando tanto estrategias de poder duro como de poder blando, las cuales se han orientado según las estrategias de seguridad nacional emitidas entre 2008 y 2022. Esto sugiere que, para el Reino Unido en particular, la región del Atlántico Sur reviste una relevancia sustancial.
Instilling Religious Values in Shaping the Character of Students at School
Authors:   Doctoral Student, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Syekh Nurjati Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia, Nahriyah Syafa’atun , Djubaedi Dedi ,   Professor, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Syekh Nurjati Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia, Hajam Hajam ,   Professor, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Syekh Nurjati Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia, Kosim Kosim ,   Professor, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Syekh Nurjati Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia
Published: March 2024

Education not only increases students' knowledge, but instilling religious values to shape students' character is essential. The objectives of this research include: How does the education system instill religious values to shape students' character at school? How do programs shape student character? How does the process of instilling religious values in schools affect student character? How do the results of instilling religious values affect student character? This research used a qualitative approach with a natural, reasonable situation and in an authentic setting to describe phenomena and obtain accurate data related to uncovering the implementation of strategic planning in improving the quality of Islamic boarding schools and full-day schools. The research location is At-Tadzkir IT Middle School and Tazkia Insani IT Middle School, Indonesia. The research results show that At-Tadzkir IT Middle School is an Islamic boarding school-based Integrated Islamic Middle School using a full-day education system that is part of the Indonesian Integrated Islamic School Network. The At-Tadzkir IT Middle School program can influence students' character by requiring them to board at the Islamic boarding school, build da'wah, and participate in all activities there. Meanwhile, Tazkia Insani IT Middle School has programs like Al-Quran learning, mentoring, good habits, and home visits. The religious values instilled at At-Tadzkir IT Middle School and Tazkia Insani IT Middle School include habits, supervision, and guidance. The results of applying religious values in shaping student character are the output of students with strong faith, knowledge, and good deeds, producing preachers and people with good character.
The Quality of Life (QOL) in Companions of People Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Authors:   Faculty of Socio-Human Sciences, University or Oradea, Oradea, Romania, BRONȚ PhD. Maria Corina , Pop Prof. Dr. Alexandra-Lucia ,   College of Services in Tourism “Napoca”, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this sociological research is to investigate the quality of life of families with people affected by multiple sclerosis and to identify the factors that can influence this quality of life. The main objective of this research is to make a significant contribution to understanding the experience of families affected by MS and to identifying possible avenues of support and interventions to address their needs. According to the own scale, there are four factors (Utility, Mental and Psychological Exhaustion, Equilibrium, Social Capital) that directly influence the quality of life of multiple sclerosis companions. In the case of multiple sclerosis companions, the highest values are recorded by utiliy and social capital, while mental and psychological exhaustion record the lowest values. Thus, the higher the value of these factors, the better the quality of life.
Sexual Education. A Challenge for the Romanian School
Authors:   Romania, Iași, Str. Ciurchi nr. 107 A, PhD candidate at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Faculty of Philosophy and Social-Political Science, OlÄƒnescu Lavinia-Elena
Published: March 2024

The review emphasizes the balanced approach and the topicality of the information in the book "Sexual education. A challenge for the Romanian school" written by Cristina NeamÈ›u. The book explores the complexity and importance of sexuality education, addressing the challenges of adolescence and media impact, in a two-part structure. The way the book promotes the transmission of information and the development of critical thinking is appreciated. Although published 19 years ago, the review emphasizes that the information remains current and relevant, constituting a valuable resource for those interested in the evolution of sexuality education in Romania. Recommends the book for all those involved in the reform of the sex education system, emphasizing its contribution to improving the quality of life of adolescents in Romanian society.
The influence of coordination abilities on the level of technical preparation of young volleyball players aged 11-14
Authors: Hrynchenko I.B. , Hapotchenko S.O. , Tihonova A.O. , Korchevska O.H.
Published: March 2024

The analysis of scientific sources made it possible to find out that the development and improvement of coordination abilities is one of the most important and integral components of the process of training volleyball reserves. The present research reveals the basic principles, methods and methodological techniques of volleyball players’ coordination abilities development at the stage of initial sports training. The existing researches on the implementation of various methods of coordination training of young volleyball players into coaching practice indicate that this problem has not yet been completely studied and requires further development
Meninjau Kembali Kebijakan Pengadaan Tanah: Menuju Kerangka Kerja yang Lebih Adil untuk Pengembangan Kepentingan Publik
Authors: Rahmat Noor
Published: March 2024

Kebijakan pengadaan tanah merupakan aspek penting dalam pembangunan yang memengaruhi kepentingan publik secara langsung. Tulisan ini mengulas perlunya peninjauan ulang terhadap kebijakan pengadaan tanah guna menciptakan kerangka kerja yang lebih adil bagi pengembangan kepentingan publik. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah analisis kebijakan dan studi literatur. Hasil penelitian menyoroti tantangan dalam kebijakan pengadaan tanah dan memberikan wawasan tentang bagaimana kerangka kerja yang lebih adil dapat diterapkan dalam praktiknya. Dalam pembahasan, fokus diberikan pada implikasi kebijakan terhadap hak-hak pemilik tanah dan alternatif solusi untuk meningkatkan keadilan. Kesimpulan dan saran disajikan untuk mendorong implementasi kebijakan yang lebih adil dan berpihak kepada kepentingan publik.
An Innovative Approach To Iot Based Prepaid Energy Meter
Authors:   Project guide, Lecturer, Electrical and Electronics engineering, Murugappa polytechnic college, Chennai,  Tamilnadu, India., Baby Salome Chandra C , Maneesh Rajasekar D.E , Senthil Nathan A , Arvind Krishnan A , Harish C , Vignesh S , Murugan S
Published: March 2024

The main problem of the conventional metering system is that person from utility has go to area by area and read the energy meter of every house and handover the bills. According to that reading consumer pays the bill. Then, when the customer failed to pay bills for a long period of time one person from utility has go to area by area and remove the fuse to disconnect the consumer premises from the distribution feeder. This process can be replaced by using prepaid energy meter. Many times errors like extra billing or notification from utility are given frequently even bills are paid regularly. In this paper, Microcontroller based prepaid measuring system to calculate the power consumption and GSM circuit for Short Messaging Service to the user is used. Key Word: GSM, PREPAID ENERGY METER, SMART MONITORING AND CONTROL, THEFT DETECTION, ARDUINO
HyperPredict: Estimating Hyperparameter Effects for Instance-Specific Regularization in Deformable Image Registration
Authors: Shuaibu Aisha Lawal , Simpson Ivor J. A.
Published: March 2024

Methods for medical image registration infer geometric transformations that align pairs, or groups, of images by maximising an image similarity metric. This problem is ill-posed as several solutions may have equivalent likelihoods, also optimising purely for image similarity can yield implausible deformable transformations. For these reasons regularization terms are essential to obtain meaningful registration results. However, this requires the introduction of at least one hyperparameter, often termed λ, which serves as a trade-off between loss terms. In some approaches and situations, the quality of the estimated transformation greatly depends on hyperparameter choice, and different choices may be required depending on the characteristics of the data. Analyzing the effect of these hyperparameters requires labelled data, which is not commonly available at test-time. In this paper, we propose a novel method for evaluating the influence of hyperparameters and subsequently selecting an optimal value for given pair of images. Our approach, which we call HyperPredict, implements a Multi-Layer Perceptron that learns the effect of selecting particular hyperparameters for registering an image pair by predicting the resulting segmentation overlap and measures of deformation smoothness. This approach enables us to select optimal hyperparameters at test time without requiring labelled data, removing the need for a one-size-fits-all cross-validation approach. Furthermore, the criteria used to define optimal hyperparameter is flexible post-training, allowing us to efficiently choose specific properties (e.g. overlap of specific anatomical regions of interest, smoothness/plausibility of the final displacement field). We evaluate our proposed method on the OASIS brain MR standard benchmark dataset using a recent deep learning approach (cLapIRN) and an algorithmic method (Niftyreg). Our results demonstrate good performance in predicting the effects of regularization hyperparameters and highlight the benefits of our image-pair specific approach to hyperparameter selection.
Socio-demographic characteristics of women in the Požarevac Penitentiary
Authors: Tomić Marta , Spasić Danijela , Radović-Stojanović Jelena
Published: March 2024

The aim of the paper is to present the data of the research that dealt with the socio-economic characteristics of women in the Požarevac Penitentiary. The text presents only certain economic theories of crime, given that there are many theoretical concepts that deal with the relationship between poverty and crime. The authors are of the opinion that economic theories of crime are an appropriate framework for this paper, given that the data from our research indicate that the respondents come from poor socio-economic living conditions, and have a low socioeconomic status. Economic theories of crime explain variations in crime rates through the variety of offerings and factors that individuals face, so their low status and the criminal acts for which they were convicted are in accordance with this general statement. The paper, based on the data collected through a questionnaire on a sample of 81 women from the Penitentiary, confirmed their status of poverty and a possible link to the commission of crimes mostly of an economic nature. We want to expand the existing knowledge about the socio-economic status of women prisoners in the Republic of Serbia. The data showed that the respondents belong to a population on the brink of poverty.
Aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on pear
Authors: Radonjić Anđa , Petrović-Obradović Olivera
Published: March 2024

Three aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) species can cause damage on pear trees. These are: Dvsaphis pyri (B.d.F.), Dvsaphis reaumuri (Mordv.) and Melanophis pyraria (Pass.). They cause damage by feeding on the leaves, sucking the plant juices and causing deformation of the leaves and petioles. Ali three species are holocyclic, and their main host is the pear. Under our conditions, they are found in orchards in spring and fall, but rarely cause major damage.
Predictive value of lactate/albumin ratio for death and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome in patients with sepsis
Authors: Chen Qiuqiang , Zhan Haichao , Chen Junyu , Mo Junde , Huang Shuwei
Published: March 2024

Background: Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) is common after sepsis and increases mortality. Lactate (Lac) can assess the prognosis of patients. Albumin (Alb) is closely associated with inflammatory response in sepsis patients. This work evaluated the predictive value of Lac/Alb for prognosis of sepsis patients. Methods: Data of 160 sepsis patients were retrospectively collected. Lac and Alb levels were measured upon admission, at 24 hours and 48 hours later. Using 0.45 as the cutoff value for Lac/Alb, patients were rolled into high-level (HL) and low-level (LL) groups. MODS rates and mortality rates were analyzed. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were utilized to evaluate the predictive value of 48-hour Lac/Alb for patient prognosis. Correlation between Lac/Alb and APACHE II and SOFA scores was assessed. Results: The 12-month follow-up revealed 52 deaths (32.5%), and MODS occurred in 49 cases (30.6%) on the 7th day. The MODS group possessed elevated Lac and Lac/Alb and decreased Alb to the N-MODS group (P<0.05), and similar results were observed by comparison the survival and death group (P<0.05). The sensitivity, specificity, and area under the ROC curve (AUC) of Lac/Alb in predicting MODS were 81.63%, 85.59%, and 0.89, respectively, while those in predicting death were 94.23%, 88.89%, and 0.91, respectively. Lac/Alb was positively correlated with APACHE II and SOFA scores (r=0.718 and 0.808, respectively). Conclusions: Lac/Alb was linked to MODS and mortality in sepsis patients and can be based to predict adverse outcomes.
Posttraumatic stress disorder: An overview in new diagnosis and treatment approaches
Authors: Pejušković Bojana
Published: March 2024

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex condition, a common and disabling psychiatric disorder that causes immense suffering for millions of people. It is associated with a high rate of functional impairment, somatic complaints, a risk of suicide and comorbid psychiatric disorders, as well as extraordinary costs for health care system. The diagnosis of PTSD requires evidence of exposure to trauma, and is characterized by symptoms of re-experiencing, avoidance, and changes in arousal and reactivity. The American classification system added another cluster of symptoms related to negative changes in cognition and mood related to trauma, while the European classification system added complex PTSD as a new diagnosis. No evidence supported any particular intervention as a universal prevention strategy. CBT-TF, CBT and EMDR treatment had positive effects. Psychotherapy is the first line of choice in the treatment of PTSD. Trauma-focus interventions are recommended: CBT-TF, PE and EMDR, as well as stress management therapy. Pharmacotherapy approaches should start with one of the first-line options that include an SSRI such as fluoxetine, paroxetine, or sertraline, or the SNRI venlafaxine. Research evaluating combined psychological and pharmacological treatments for PTSD is limited and requires further study, but certain forms of PTSD require an integrative and multidisciplinary approach. Prevention, early detection, and clear treatment guidelines could be the best choice for every traumatized person as well as for the health care system.
Structural basis of increased bone fragility in aged individuals: Multi-scale perspective
Authors: Jadžić Jelena , Đurić Marija
Published: March 2024

Numerous epidemiological studies have shown that increased bone fragility and a higher risk of fractures are present in the aged, which reduces their quality of life and represents a significant socio-economic burden for the healthcare system. However, morphological and structural determinants underlying increased bone fragility have yet to be fully explained. This paper aimed to provide an overview of modern studies that dealt with determinants of increased bone fragility, analyzing different hierarchical levels of bone tissue organization (macro-, micro-, and nano-levels) in aged individuals and individuals with chronic comorbidities (mainly in individuals with chronic liver disease, renal disorders, and type 2 diabetes mellitus). Also, variable frequency of fractures at different skeletal sites in aged persons and individuals with chronic diseases was shown, indicating that aging-related bone loss is not a uniform process. A complete understanding of the spatial pattern of impaired bone quality can aid in the targeted evaluation of individualized fracture risk. Establishing a firm connection between the results of the clinical assessment of bone status and the analysis of numerous structural and mechanical bone properties (on various hierarchical levels) can represent a solid base for developing adequate guidelines and algorithms for prevention and treatment of increased bone fragility in aged individuals and individuals with chronic diseases.
Attitudes and opinions of first year medical students regarding peer-assisted learning of histology and embryology: The role of undergraduate teaching assistants
Authors: Bajčetić Miloš , Pešikan Ana , Milutinović Katarina , Ilijevski Ana , Leković Aleksa , Rakočević Jelena , Zaletel Van
Published: March 2024

Peer-assisted learning (PAL) is a form of teaching method where students facilitate the transfer of knowledge to other students and at the same time learn themselves. Department of Histology and Embryology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia has a longstanding tradition of PAL, which involves the use of undergraduate teaching assistants (UTAs) in practical microscopy classes. This research aimed to evaluate the attitudes and opinions towards UTAs work during Histology and Embryology course from the perspective of 1st year students. Data from this study were collected from 512 undergraduate medical students enrolled in the 1st study year using an anonymous semi-structured questionnaire. The analysis of the students' responses has shown that almost all of our students asked for the help of UTAs during Histology and Embryology course. Additionally, 65% of students said that they felt more comfortable asking UTAs for help during their labs than faculty teachers. Most students believe that UTAs devoted sufficient time to them during the practical classes. Nearly 90% of students agreed that UTAs gave them good advice and answers and more than 80% of students perceived that they had never received inaccurate information from UTAs. More than 40% of students can see themselves in the role of UTAs in future. These results indicate that UTAs have a significant place in the Histology and Embryology curriculum and that their role in everyday teaching represents one of the most important aspects of PAL.
Giant porocarcinoma of the leg: Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, and possible influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis and treatment
Authors: Jeremić Jelena , Stojičić Milan , Jurišić Milana , Mihaljević Jovan , Radosavljević Ivan , Marinković Milana , Suđecki Branko , Brašanac Dimitrije , Jovanović Milan , Jović Marko
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Cutaneous porocarcinoma is a rare malignant tumor, arising from the eccrine sweat gland. High rates of extracutaneous spread, local recurrence and high mortality are observed. Definitive diagnosis could be complex due to its histopathological similarity to squamous cell skin carcinoma and Paget's disease. Primary treatment still relies on surgical excision. Patient review: A 76-year-old male presented at our clinic in January 2020, with a bleeding skin tumor of the right thigh. Multiple wide surgical excisions were performed between January 2020 and November 2022, due to repetitive local recurrence. For a period of time, our patient was lost to follow up caused by COVID-19 pneumonia and a long recovery period. Initially, a poorly differentiated squamous cell skin carcinoma was reported. In the first post-COVID-19 follow-up, in January 2022, there was a new tumor locally, and porocarcinoma was diagnosed. In follow-ups, apart from skin tumor recurrence, inguinal nodal involvement was confirmed. CT showed no signs of disseminated disease in the lungs or in the abdomen, in any of the succeeding follow-ups. Finally, MRI of the pelvis revealed a suspicious mass in the bladder, radiologically consistent with metastatic disease and the patient was referred to an oncologist and a urologist. Conclusion: Porocarcinoma remains insufficiently explored. There are no official treatment protocols. Due to its similarity to squamous cell carcinoma, a dermatopathology expert should be consulted, while a multidisciplinary approach is necessary for managing the disease. Since early diagnosis and treatment are of paramount importance, any factors that delay them, such as COVID-19 pandemic in our case, could be detrimental to the patient and poorly affects the prognosis and final outcome.
Pharmacological treatment of treatment-resistant depression: Towards evidence-based recommendations
Authors: Jerotić Stefan , Ivković Maja
Published: March 2024

Depression, a major global public health concern and leading cause of disability, necessitates effective management. This paper, as part of the development of comprehensive guidelines for the treatment of depressive disorder in Serbia, delves into the pharmacological treatment of treatment-resistant depression (TRD), focusing on augmentative and switching strategies, aiming to address the lack of response to standard treatments. The focus is on the efficacy and tolerability of various pharmacological agents, aimed at facilitating informed clinical decisions. In TRD, augmentation strategies involving atypical antipsychotics, NMDA antagonists, mood stabilizers, and other compounds are examined. Finally, the importance of an individualized approach in deciding between augmentation and switching strategies is emphasized. This narrative review aims to inform treatment guidelines and encourages a collaborative approach, which considers individual patient factors, to improve the quality of care for individuals with treatment-resistant depression.