bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Terapi Relaksasi Benson Terhadap Tingkat Stres Pada Lansia Penderita Hipertensi
Authors: Nugroho Wismadi Tri , Sintia Isyeu
Published: July 2024

Memasuki lansia identik dengan menurunnya daya tahan tubuh dan mengalami berbagai penyakit degeneratif yang menyerang pada diri lansia berpengaruh pada rasa kecemasan dan stress, salah satu upaya untuk mengatasi stress adalah dengan metode relaksasi. Hal itu karena dalam relaksasi terkandung unsur penenangan diri. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui pengaruh terapi relaksasi Benson terhadap tingkat stres pada lansia penderita hipertensi. Desain dalam penelitian ini adalah Pre-Experimental Design dengan metode penekatan One Group Pretest-Postest Design. Sampel yang diambil dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 30 lansia yang berusia diatas 60 tahun. Variabel independen pengaruh terapi relaksasi Benson, variabel dependen stres pada lansia penderita hipertensi. Instrument penelitian menggunakan lembar kuisioner dan SOP terapi Benson. Analisa data menggunakan Uji Wilcoxon Signed Rank dengan tingkat kepercayaan 95%. Hasil penelitian didapatkan sebagian besar responden mengalami stres sedang sebelum diberikan relaksasi benson sebanyak (66,7%) dan setelah diberikan terapi relaksasi Benson mengalami perubahan pada tingkat stres sedang menjadi stres ringan dengan jumlah responden sebanyak (76,7%). Hasil penelitian menunjukan terdapat pengaruh terapi relaksasi Benson terhadap tingkat stres pada lansia penderita hipertensi. Dengan demikian penerapan terapi relaksasi Benson perlu dipertimbangkan sebagai salah satu aktifitas yang dilakukan pada lansia untuk mencegah tingkat stres.
Efektifitas Terapi Jus Belimbing Dan Terapi Jus Tomat Pada Lansia Penderita Hipertensi Di Desa Ciluncat Kecamatan Cangkuang Kabupaten Bandung
Authors: Waryantini  , Widya Nurul Agni  , Ganjar Safari
Published: July 2024

Hipertensi masih menjadi masalah besar diseluruh dunia, hasil pengukuran tekanan darah di jawa barat 2020 sebesar 37,7%, riskesdas 2018 terdapat 63 juta penduduk indonesia yang menyandang penyakit hipertensi , berdasarkan hasil pengukuran pada penduduk berusia >18 tahun 34,1%. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui efektifitas dari terapi jus belimbing dan terapi jus tomat terhadap tekanan darah pada lansia penderita hipertensi di desa ciluncat kecamatan cangkuang kabupaten bandung. Design penelitian yang di gunakan adalah pre – ekperimental One Group Pretest – Postest Design. Sampel sebanyak 20 responden, 10 responden kelompok intervensi terapijus belimbing 10 responden kelompok intervensi terapi jus tomat dengan menggunakan teknik sampling insidental. Analisa data menggunakan Uji Normalitas Data, Uji Homogenitas Data, Uji Wilcoxon, dan Uji Mann-Whiteney U- Test. Hasil Uji Wilcoxon dengan nilai p value terapi jus belimbing 0,03 (p0,05). Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh terapi jus belimbing dan terapi jus tomat terhadap tekanan darah pada lansia penderita hipertensi di desa ciluncat kecamatan cangkuang kabupaten bandung. Saran ditujukan kepada lansia yang mengalami hipertensi untuk tetap menjaga kesehatan tekanan darah.
IMPLANT AESTHETICS- AN OVERVIEW
Authors: NAGARAJ HARSHVARDHINI ,   DEPARTMENT OF PROSTHODONTICS, SREE MOOKAMBIKA INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES, KANYAKUMARI, MOHAN APARNA , CHANDRAMOHAN GIRI , JIM HINES ALLEN
Published: July 2024

Dental implant therapy is by far the closest replacement to natural teeth when compared to other fixed prosthetic alternatives.  Aesthetic implant therapy enhances every aspect of oral implantology, thus evolving into a fundamental component of contemporary implant dentistry. Lately, significant advancements have been made, such as the development or regeneration of implant recipient sites through the stimulation of both soft and hard tissues, as well as the replication of sound peri-implant tissue architecture that are resistant to masticatory trauma and mechanical forces. Modern esthetic approaches require patient's preferences to be taken into consideration, and spontaneous addressal to their specific issues have become inevitable in modern aesthetic implant practice from a restorative sense. This review examines the key historical context surrounding dental implant aesthetics and outlines the various crucial elements that are necessary to guarantee a solid foundation to an aesthetically pleasing implant with stable anchorage. If aesthetic risk factors are to be identified and appropriately managed, then an interdisciplinary, systematic, prosthetically driven approach is required.
Exploring the Antifungal Efficacy of Essential Oils against Alternaria solani, the Causative Pathogen of Early Leaf Blight in Tomato Plants
Authors: Said Omar Mohamed , Kordalı Şaban
Published: July 2024

Alternaria solani is an important necrotrophic fungus that is responsible for the early blight disease which is a common disease in tomato fields. In this research, the antifungal activity of essential oils extracted from Satureja hortensis, Thymbra spicata, Thymus sipyleus, Origanum majorana, O. syriacium, O. onites, O. vulgar, Artemisia absinthium, A. santonicum and A. spicigera were tested against Alternaria solani the causative agent of Tomato early blight disease. The study was carried out in two different ways, in vitro and in vivo. In vitro studies were conducted on media mixed with essential oils, and different concentrations of oils were examined on fungal growth in petri dishes. In in vivo studies, the effects of essential oils on the development of disease lesions were evaluated by infecting healthy tomato fruits. The concentrations used in the study were 140, 280, 560 and 1000 µl/L in the in vitro and 2.5, 5, 10 and 20 µl/fruit under in vivo conditions. Among the in vitro trials, the essential oils extracted from Thymus sipyleus and O. onites exhibited the most pronounced antifungal efficacy, achieving complete growth inhibition of the fungal pathogen across all concentrations whereas the essential oils from Artemisia spicigera and A. santonicum displayed relatively lower efficacy compared to the other oils. Conversely, under in vivo conditions, the essential oils derived from O. majorana and A. absinthium demonstrated the greatest capacity to impede the development of disease lesions on the fruit, yielding inhibition rates of 84% and 64% at 2.5 µl per fruit concentrations, respectively. In contrast the essential oils from Artemisia spicigera and A. santonicum had the least effect on the development of the disease, as there was disease lesions appeared even on the fruits that were applied at 20µl/fruit doses. Although most of the essential oils had some degree of antifungal action, still much effort is needed to put on both in vitro and in vivo trials to strength the reliability and consistency of the future related researches.
Redefining Cataract Diagnosis: Leveraging MobileNetV2-Based CNN for Automated Detection from Fundus Images
Authors: Nagesh A. Sri , Keerthika Popuri , Dheeraj Raguthu , Manikanta Saketh Vetcha Sai
Published: July 2024

Cataracts remain a prevalent cause of global blindness, emphasizing the urgent need for timely and accurate diagnostic solutions. This study introduces an innovative automated cataract detection method using fundus images, employing three distinct convolutional neural network architectures: MobileNetV2, EfficientNetB0, and ResNet50. Through transfer learning, these types of models were developed using a dataset containing both cataract and non-cataract fundus images. The outcomes show how successful the suggested models were in precisely classifying fundus images, with notable performance indicators including F1-score, recall, accuracy, and precision. The MobileNetV2-based model achieved 98% accuracy, EfficientNetB0 attained 68% accuracy, while the ResNet50 model, enhanced with additional dense layers, attained 69% accuracy. Furthermore, comprehensive evaluation including classification reports and confusion matrices validates the robustness and generalization capabilities of the models, confirmed through cross-validation on independent test sets. This convolutional neural network-based approach holds promise for scalable, cost-effective automated cataract detection in clinical settings, with the potential for further advancements in model interpretability and dataset diversification to enhance its applicability in diverse populations.
An Efficient VLSI Architecture for Bi-Cubic Interpolation using Carry Skip Adder
Authors: C. R Rao. , S. K Mandal
Published: July 2024

In any signal processing system, signal distortion can occur. A compensation scheme would adjust the captured signal to correct for any deviations and ensure accurate signal transmission and preservation. A compensation scheme is used to correct such deviations for mostly linear is used to enhance the quality of reconstructed signal suitable for high-quality super-resolution techniques. This technique is applicable for multidimensional signal processing such as image processing. Except for the resolution of the acquired images, the extracting of colour information is greatly affected by the number of pixels. This scheme enhances the correlation of interpolated pixels and their immediate neighbouring pixels. This research aims to develop a super-resolution demosaicking (SRD) technique to reconstruct high-resolution, full-colour images from samples of the same previously seen (in-painted) image without a sophisticated, time-consuming training process. Hardware-oriented colour demosaicking methods, which give importance to green colour pixels, have thus enhanced the quality of the restored image. A Boundary Mirror and Detector mechanism also considered here for improving the pixel quality up to the boundaries. Three interpolators were economized by using a method called hardware sharing. The present Bi-Cubic interpolation technique has been designed as part of our overall effort to enhance and advance the SRD approach toward better performance and broader acceptance. This had been implemented by VLSI architecture and VHDL, whereas MATLAB had executed the image conversion and de-conversion methods. Comparison in the evaluation of results was done based on PSNR and SSIM values, followed by the analysis of the output results after the synthesis process using a Xilinx Vivado ZYNQ-7-ZC702 FPGA.
Nutritious and Nutritional Values of « milks » from Blighia sapida (K.D. Koenig) Arils and Soya Beans (Glycine Max)
Authors: Ouattara Howele , Meite Alassane , Ouattara Bazoumana , Kati-Coulibaly Seraphin
Published: July 2024

African nations are not self-sufficient in milk and related solutions. So, some fruit, which get nutritious and nutritional value, can be valorized.

The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of Blighia sapida arils "milk" consumption on growth of rats and on the induction of diarrheoa compared to that of soya been "milk".

For that, arils "milk" were produced using 0.5 kilogram of arils/ liter of distilled water and soya bean "milk" was brought. The two "milks" were freeze-dried and the powders were used to prepare concentrations (0, 200, 400 and 800 mg / kg of body weight) to be administered every three days to seven groups of rats during 15 days. Every three days, body weight was taken, faeces were collected and their moisture content was determined.

Analysis showed that both powders are nutritiously rich. Soya bean "milk" powder protein and lipids content are higher than that of arils "milk" powder but it carbohydrates, calcium and phosphorus content are lower. Both "milks" are in favor of gain weight and they do not induce diarrhoea. So, we can envisage much production of it for human consumption.
Las políticas de retorno de migrantes del Gobierno valenciano en el contexto de recuperación de la Gran Recesión
Authors: Masanet Erika , Ingellis Anna Giulia
Published: July 2024

El artículo presenta un estudio de caso de las políticas de la Generalitat Valenciana orientadas al retorno de migrantes —la Estrategia Valenciana de Retorno y el Plan GenT—, con el propósito de enriquecer el debate teórico actual sobre la migración de retorno y las políticas de emigración. A través del análisis documental, el estudio analiza y compara los distintos elementos que componen estas políticas según la perspectiva analítica de la teoría de la acción propuesta por Subirats (2012). Los resultados del estudio muestran, por un lado, divergencias en ambas iniciativas en cuanto al carácter participado, en la representación social de la persona migrante retornada, en la percepción de la reintegración y en cómo se refleja en las medidas propuestas; mientras que, por otro lado, evidencian similitudes en la consideración del enfoque transnacional en algunos de sus supuestos y en el desarrollo de las mismas, así como en qué medida el retorno es percibido como el final del ciclo migratorio.
Being an au pair in London: Young Spanish women’s employment trajectories and strategies in regimes of gender and precariousness
Authors: Cortés Almudena , Barbosa Fernando
Published: July 2024

The global economic crisis that began in 2008 led to major cuts to the welfare state in Spain and across Europe (Gambino, 2018), affecting key areas such as health, education, social care and youth employment. This was accompanied by drastic reductions in public spending and welfare benefits, which affected women particularly severely. Through ethnographic fieldwork with a gender and feminist perspective, this paper attempts to cast light on the trajectories of young Spanish women who emigrated to London in the ambiguous ‘au pair’ category. The figure of the au pair is interesting because it is an ad hoc, liminal, ambiguous, transient construction configured in such a way that it is ‘between’ categories, spaces and bounds, responding to the domestic care needs of English families’ offspring as part of a commodification of care brought about by a lack of regulation and resources from the state. The employment trajectories and strategies of young Spanish women are embedded in a context of precarious employment, in which young women with secondary and higher education seek financial and personal autonomy but are compelled to negotiate gender norms in order to overcome structural inequalities that increasingly devalue care work. The naturalisation of care and its attribution to women, as well as the ongoing association of women with the ‘good mother’ model, serves to reinforce gender hierarchies.
Pemberdayaan Infak Air Galon Sebagai Wujud Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat di Kampung Bojong Talang Desa Cibadak Kecematan Cibadak Kabupaten Sukabumi
Authors: Taufik CH  , Haris Ahmad , Ibnussabil Ibnussabil , Aziz Muazam Saikhul , Ansory  , Zikrullah Mohammad
Published: July 2024

This service aims to analyze the impact of the gallon water infaq empowerment program on the lives of villagers in terms of health and socio-culture. The methods used include participatory observation, in-depth interviews with stakeholders, and secondary data analysis. The availability of clean water is one of the basic needs of the community that is still a challenge in some areas. The Infak Air Galon program is a community service initiative that aims to help meet the needs of clean water for the community with the main objective of serving the community. Through the Infak Air Galon program, donors participate by donating water filtration equipment which is then distributed to the local community through several procedures. The implementation of this activity involves cooperation between the community service team from KKN group 2 STIQ Zad Cianjur students and is supervised by the foundation that manages the water filtration equipment.
Volver al futuro
Authors: Fernández Víctor Ramiro
Published: July 2024

Esta obra excava el pasado para contribuir a traer al presente y proyectar hacia el futuro algunos elementos esenciales aportados por el estructuralismo latinoamericano (ELA) en su versión fundacional, muchos de los cuales fueron desplazados por el neoestructuralismo durante las últimas décadas del siglo XX. Aquel pensamiento pionero, desatado en la segunda mitad de la pasada centuria, constituye aún hoy una herramienta de notable vigencia, que invita a un ejercicio retro-proyectivo. Un “volver al futuro” que recupera y actualiza muchos de sus insumos analíticos y propositivos para examinar la problemática del desarrollo latinoamericano en el escenario capitalista actual. Debilitado el discurso globalizador después de su apogeo en la década de 1990 y crecientemente cuestionada la hegemonía estadounidense en este nuevo siglo, un nuevo y complejo mapa de disputa hegemónica y de reestructuración sistémica interpela a la región a (re)pensar su desarrollo para abandonar su posicionamiento periférico. Ello implica, en lo externo, avanzar en la reversión de su inalterada condición subalterna y dependiente, y, en lo interno, transformar sus históricas desigualdades productivas, espaciales y sociales, que convierten a Latinoamérica en la región más inequitativa del planeta.

La propuesta de este libro busca alcanzar a un público amplio interesado en esta problemática y, desde una mirada interdisciplinar, lo invita a (re)tomar cinco dimensiones estratégicas del pensamiento más original de la región para el tratamiento de su histórico problema de desarrollo. Estando presentes en el ELA, esas dimensiones han ido cobrando creciente pertinencia con el transcurrir del siglo XXI, cuando América Latina se ve obligada a asumir un papel más activo ante el convulsionado proceso de transformación del orden global. En esta obra éstas no aparecen como compartimentos estancos, sino como parte de una propuesta que demanda integralidad y articulación para recuperar el rol de la geopolítica económica, la integración macrorregional, el papel de la regionalidad subnacional, la dinámica y el rol de la estructura social-productiva, así como la vieja y nueva centralidad del Estado.
Konsep diri remaja Kristen dalam menghadapi identitiy crisis sosial media
Authors: Abraham Victor , Paulus Yanto
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACTAs children of God, youth are endowed with the seeds of Christ's character within. Therefore, in order to grow and maintain the character of Christ in him, he must understand his identity as a follower of Christ. Therefore, Christian youth must provide a real foundation where they will not be influenced by the surrounding influences, especially the influence that is on social media. So that when they enter a period of identity crisis, Christian youth are ready to take their journey to find their identity. The existence of this journal aims to reduce Christian teenagers who experience "identity crisis" due to their environment, especially in social media. Also so that people who want to help their friends or teenagers to be able to go through the ups and downs of youth with a self-concept and self-identity in accordance with the Christian Faith. The benefits obtained from the journal are a guidebook that can help them through their teenage years so that Christian Teens or children who are heading to Teenagers and parents who have Teenagers for them can understand and anticipate things that will happen to them and build certainly a strong foundation of the Christian Faith in order to be able to go through that period without experiencing an "identity crisis". Key words: Identity, Social media, Identity crisis, Christian youth, Self concept. ABSTRAKSebagai anak Tuhan, pemuda diberkahi dengan benih karakter Kristus dalam diri. Oleh karena itu, untuk mendapatkan tumbuh dan pertahankan karakter Kristus di dalam dirinya, maka dia harus memahami identitasnya sebagai pengikut Kristus. Maka dari itu para remaja Kristen harus dibekali betul-betul fondasi dimana mereka tidak akan terkecohkan oleh pengaruh sekitar terutama pengaruh yang ada pada sosial media. Sehingga pada saat mereka memasuki periode krisis identitas, para remaja Kristen sudah siap untuk menempuh perjalanan mereka untuk mencari identitas sejati dirinya. Adanya jurnal ini bertujuan agar mengurangi Remaja Kristen yang mengalami identity crisis” akibat lingkungan mereka terutama dalam sosial media. Juga agar para orang yang ingin membantu teman atau anak remaja mereka untuk dapat melewati masa-masa naik turunnya keremajaan dengan konsep diri dan identitas diri yang sesuai dengan Iman Kristen. Manfaat yang didapat dari jurnal yaitu sebuah buku panduan yang dapat membantu mereka melalui masa remaja mereke agar para Remaja Kristen atau anak yang sedang menuju ke Remaja serta orang tua yang memiliki anak Remaja untuk mereka dapat memahami dan mengantisipasi terhadap hal-hal yang akan menimpa mereka dan tentunya membangun sebuah fondasi Iman Kristen yang kuat agar bisa melalui masa itu tanpa mengalami “identity crisis”. Kata kunci: Identitas, Sosial media, Krisis identitas, Remaja Kristen, Konsep diri.
The Influence of a Realistic Mathematics Approach Based on Local Wisdom on Improving Elementary School Students' Mathematical Numeracy Ability
Authors: Sangadji Indira , Umar Wahid
Published: July 2024

The aim of this research is to comprehensively describe the influence of a realistic mathematics approach based on local wisdom on elementary school students' mathematical numeration abilities. The research method used was quasi-experimental, with a posttest control group research design design. The population in this study were all state elementary school students in class V odd semester of the 2022/2023 academic year in Ternate City. The sample involved 124 students spread across two elementary schools based on experimental and control levels and classes. The instruments used include mathematical numeracy ability test items and student attitude scale guidelines. Data analysis was carried out quantitatively and the statistical tests used were the t-test, Mann-Whitney test , and two-way ANOVA test. Next, to find out the average increase in students' mathematical numeration abilities, namely by using the mastery level and normalized gain test (N-Gain). Based on the results of data analysis, it shows that learning factors have an influence on increasing students' mathematical numeration abilities, namely where the normalized gain test (N-Gain) was obtained at 0.58 with a class average value of (62.82%), but there was no interaction between the learning approach and the students' KAM (initial mathematical ability) category. When viewed from Meltzer's classification, the overall increase in students' mathematical numeracy abilities is included in the high category. The conclusion is that there is an increase in the achievement of each indicator of students' mathematical numeracy abilities through a realistic mathematics approach (RML) based on local wisdom (LW) which is better than conventional/usual learning.
Kinerja Transportasi Online pada Saat dan Setelah Pandemi Covid-19: Kajian pada GoCar dan Blue Bird
Authors: Renaldi Reza Galih , Septiani Berliana Anggun , Setiawan Maman
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji kinerja transportasi daring roda empat dan perilaku para mitra driver pada masa setelah pandemi Covid-19 di wilayah Jabodetabek. Kajian ini juga membandingkan dengan kinerja pada saat pandemi Covid-19. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan survei lapangan dengan metode wawancara tatap muka (face to face interview) untuk mendapatkan data yang kemudian dilakukan analisis statistik deskriptif. Metode sampling yang digunakan adalah stratifikasi non varians untuk mendapatkan jumlah sampel minimum responden driver GoCar dan mitra (Blue Bird). Jumlah sampel yang digunakan dalam studi ini adalah 339 untuk responden driver GoCar dan 65 untuk responden mitra Blue Bird. Penelitian ini juga menggunakan Metode analysis of variance (ANOVA) untuk analisis verifikatif. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa terdapat peningkatan secara signifikan pada frekuensi order dan pendapatan harian mitra GoCar pada periode setelah pandemi Covid-19 dibandingkan saat periode pandemi. Penelitian ini juga menemukan bahwa terdapat peningkatan kembali penumpang yang diterima Blue Bird di masa setelah pandemi, baik melalui street hailing maupun GoBlue Bird.
 
Kata Kunci: Kinerja Transportasi Online, Pandemi Covid-19, Setelah Pandemi Covid-19.
Distúrbio do desenvolvimento sexual ovotesticular 46, XX SRY-positivo: relato de caso
Authors: Rocha Ruan Barboza , Benzaquem Denise Corrêa , Passos Paloma de Sousa , Silva Evellyn Karine Cruz da , Mendonça Jadiele Babosa , Neves Daria Barroso Serrão das , Santos Raimundo Nonato Filho Pereira dos , Fantin Cleiton
Published: July 2024

O distúrbio do desenvolvimento sexual ovotesticular (DDS-OT) é uma condição rara de diferenciação sexual caracterizada pela presença de parênquima testicular e ovariano nas gônadas do mesmo indivíduo. Objetivo é relatar o caso de um paciente adulto proveniente do município de Coari, estado do Amazonas, Brasil, diagnosticado tardiamente com DDS-OT apresentando cariótipo 46, XX e SRY positivo. Paciente do sexo masculino, 22 anos, natural de Coari, Amazonas, Brasil, aos 8 anos foi diagnosticado tardiamente com genitália indiferenciada que incluía um falo bem desenvolvido, hipospadia, criptorquidia bilateral, grandes lábios e introito vaginal hipoplásico. Exames de ressonância magnética da pelve evidenciaram sinais de anomalia no desenvolvimento da genitália externa (genitália indiferenciada), na genitália interna apresentou útero e ovários. Nos exames histopatológicos, a biópsia da gônada direita identificou tecido ovariano associado à presença de túbulos seminíferos atróficos revestidos por epitélio germinativo constituído por espermatogônias e células de Sertoli, comprovando o ovotestis. Análises citogenéticas e moleculares revelaram 46, XX e SRY positivo. Aos 14 anos, o paciente optou pela troca do sexo social do registro de nascimento, de feminino para o masculino, e foi submetido a cirúrgica para correção dos distúrbios do desenvolvimento sexual. Em casos de genitália indiferenciada, a atribuição do sexo depende em grande parte da anatomia da genitália externa, da genitália interna, das perspectivas de sexualidade e da fertilidade. As análises histopatológicas, citogenéticas e moleculares permitiram auxiliar no diagnóstico etiológico do paciente com DDS-OT. No entanto, análises moleculares adicionais são necessárias para elucidar os genes envolvidos na determinação sexual deste paciente.
Impacto da eletroconvulsoterapia na memória: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Ferreira Rebeca da Silveira , Silva Larissa Habckost Mazzola , Barbacena Paulo Victor Bittencourt , Coutinho Luan Linhares de Azeredo , Rodrigues Naiana da Silva Castro , Margon Vitória Silva , Saldanha Filho João Cássio Rebouças , Loch Nayara Raissa
Published: July 2024

A eletroconvulsoterapia (ECT) é amplamente utilizada na psiquiatria para tratar transtornos graves, como a depressão maior resistente a tratamentos. Apesar de sua eficácia comprovada, a ECT está associada a comprometimentos na memória, que podem variar de leves e transitórios a severos e persistentes. Este estudo revisa extensivamente a literatura sobre os impactos da ECT na memória, investigando diversos fatores que influenciam esses efeitos, como o tipo de corrente elétrica utilizada, a dosagem aplicada, a frequência das sessões e as características individuais dos pacientes. A metodologia adotada incluiu uma revisão sistemática de artigos relevantes, analisando padrões, identificando lacunas e explorando estratégias mitigadoras. Os resultados mostram que a técnica unilateral tende a causar menos comprometimento da memória do que a técnica bilateral. Além disso, estratégias para minimizar os efeitos colaterais incluem ajustes técnicos precisos e intervenções farmacológicas adequadas. A pesquisa contínua nesta área é crucial para equilibrar os benefícios terapêuticos e os riscos cognitivos, visando melhorar a qualidade de vida dos pacientes submetidos à ECT.
Utilização de diferentes métodos de manejo de fertirrigação na cultura do pimentão em ambiente protegido
Authors: Silva Junior João José da , Sales Mariana Alexandre de Lima , Sant’Ana José Antônio do Vale , Vale Beatriz Santos Conceição do
Published: July 2024

O pimentão é uma das principais hortaliças produzidas no Brasil. Sua produção tem aumentado em cultivo protegido, visto que esse sistema oferece melhores condições de desenvolvimento e maior segurança. O núcleo rural Taquara, em Planaltina - DF, é o principal polo de produção de pimentão sob cultivo protegido do país. O nitrogênio (N) e o potássio (K) são os macronutrientes mais extraídos pela cultura do pimentão e os mais aplicados na fertilização. Suas aplicações via fertirrigação são facilitadas por serem altamente solúveis e móveis no solo. Entretanto, sem o manejo correto, a fertirrigação pode causar salinização do solo, fitotoxicidade às culturas, contaminação de lençóis freáticos e outros prejuízos financeiros e ambientais. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o desempenho de plantas e frutos de pimentão sob a aplicação de três métodos de manejo de fertirrigação. O experimento foi desenvolvido na estação biológica da UnB, em um Latossolo Vermelho. Foi adotado o delineamento inteiramente casualizado com esquema fatorial 3x5, com 4 repetições, composto por três tipos de manejo de fertirrigação: marcha de absorção de nutrientes, condutividade elétrica (CE) do solo e concentração de íons N e K na solução do solo; além de cinco doses de N e K da curva de absorção de nutrientes de (Trani et al., 2011): 50%, 75%, 100%, 150% e 175% da solução nutritiva recomendada o pimentão hidropônico. As variáveis analisadas foram: altura da planta, diâmetro do caule, número de frutos por planta, peso de fruto diâmetro de fruto, comprimento de fruto, teor de sólidos solúveis (ºBrix) e produtividade por colheita (kg/ha). O manejo da fertirrigação, a partir do monitoramento da concentração de íons de N e K, e da condutividade elétrica, em conjunto com as doses de 75% (1,5 mS cm-1) e 100% da concentração N e K (416 mg/l de N) e K (110 mg/l de K) em solução nutritiva foram os que proporcionaram melhor desempenho de todas a variáveis analisadas.
Pembelajaran Keterampilan Menyimak Paragraf Instruksi Numerik Menggunakan Teknik Latihan Intensif
Authors: Zuraidah Tengku Ida , Sihombing Rhut Sahana
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan: 1) prosedur pembelajaran keterampilan menyimak paragraf instruksi numerik menggunakan teknik latihan intensif; 2) hasil belajar keterampilan menyimak paragraf instruksi numerik menggunakan teknik latihan intensif. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di kelas 5 SD Negeri 07 Kecamatan Pontianak Kota di semester genap tahun pelajaran 2023/2024. Populasi penelitian ini adalah para siswa kelas 5 yang mengikuti pembelajaran keterampilan menyimak paragraf instruksi numerik menggunakan teknik latihan intensif yang berjumlah 14 siswa. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 13 yang ditarik secara random sederhana tanpa pengembalian. Untuk mengumpulkan data prosedur pembelajaran keterampilan menyimak paragraf instruksi numerik menggunakan teknik latihan intensif digunakan pedoman observasi atas kegiatan pembelajaran yang direkam melalui media elektronik. Untuk mengumpulkan data hasil belajar keterampilan menyimak paragraf instruksi numerik menggunakan teknik latihan intensif digunakan tes esai. Tes ini memenuhi syarat validitas isi. Data prosedur pembelajaran keterampilan menyimak paragraf instruksi numerik menggunakan teknik latihan intensif dinalisis secara tematik per jenis kegiatan pembelajaran. Data hasil belajar menyimak paragraf instruksi numerik menggunakan teknik latihan intensif dianalisis menggunakan prosedur statistik inferensial parametrik yakni uji t satu sampel. Hasil penelitian: 1) prosedur pembelajaran menyimak paragraf instruksi numerik menggunakan teknik latihan intensif meliputi kegiatan awal, kegiatan inti, dan kegiatan akhir; 2) hasil belajar menyimak paragraf instruksi numerik menggunakan teknik latihan intensif berkategori tinggi.
External quality assessment programs of laboratory testresults conducted by the Central Center for Quality Researchin Laboratory Diagnostics in 2022
Authors: Przybył-Hac Barbara , Ciechowicz Jadwiga
Published: July 2024

Introduction: In 2022, the Central Center for Quality Research in Laboratory Diagnosticsconducted 16 tests as part of seven programs for external assessment of the quality oflaboratory test results. As many as 1,437 medical diagnostic laboratories participated inthe programs. Only the clinical chemistry program was carried out with a frequency offour tests a year, the remaining six programs (in the field of hematology, acid-base balanceparameters and electrolytes ISE, coagulology) and three immunochemistry programs(including basic analytes, extended analytes, and cardiac markers) were conducted witha frequency of two tests a year. External quality assessment programs in the field ofspecialized immunochemistry and glycated hemoglobin HbA1c, by decision of the Ministerof Health, were withdrawn from implementation in 2022. Due to the earlier purchase ofcontrol materials for these programs by the organizer, the Central Center carried out onlyone test for each of them, without issuing annual certificates.

Material and methods: As in the previous year, the Central Center purchased controlmaterials from renowned producers of in vitro diagnostic material devices for the programsbeing implemented. In order to ensure the quick and safe delivery of samples of controlmaterials to laboratories, in 2022 the organizer maintained the five-year-old transportprocedure using courier mail. The methods of assessing control results in the programshave not changed; the same method of calculating reference values, individual assessmentsof participants' control results and annual assessments has been maintained.

Results: The results submitted by program participants in 2022 are presented in aggregateform in tables and figures. The initial tables I-IV contain organizational data of individualprograms, while the next tables V-VI present the collective results of all programs conductedin 2022. Further tables, i.e. VII-XIV, contain detailed data on the correctness of the assessedresults in individual programs and the percentage of correct results according to all criteriafor the assessed analytes.

Conclusions: As compared to 2021, in all programs implemented in 2022, slight differenceswere obtained in the percentage of correct results according to the most favorable criterionfor the participant (from –0.64% to +1.44%); average +0.58%. Also, the annual regularityscores obtained in 2022 are comparable to the results of 2021. The differences range from–0.02 to +0.15 points.
2024 The Guidelines from the Polish Society forLaboratory Diagnostics on the diagnostic of the HumanImmunodeficiency Virus infection
Authors: Wlazeł Rafał Nikodem , Jabłonowska Monika , Ząbek Piotr , Jakubowicz Bernadetta , Czeszko-Paprocka Hanna , Moskwa Sylwia Magdalena , Łysiak Łukasz , Mrochem-Kwarciak Jolanta , Winsz-Szczotka Katarzyna
Published: July 2024

These recommendations of the Polish Society for Laboratory Diagnostics concern thediagnostic strategy for detecting infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV),implemented with the participation of medical laboratories in Poland. A medical diagnosticlaboratory should ensure that the diagnostic process is performed completely, includingconfirmatory test if needed. The use of 4th generation immunoassay tests is recommendedfor screening testing. For confirmatory diagnostics, it is recommended to apply nucleicacid amplification tests, using specific molecular probes with real-time detection of theluminescent signal. Particular attention should be paid to obtaining the appropriate amountand type of biological material used in the entire diagnostic process. The document considersthe different profiles of medical facilities doing tests, the diverse needs of clients and theanalytical differences of diagnostic tests available on the market. Considering currentknowledge in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of HIV infection, it constitutes guidelinesfor unifying the diagnostic process in the country.
The Influence of Firm Size, Managerial Ownership and Institutional Ownership on Firm Value with Dividend Payout Ratio as Intervening Variable
Authors: Arifin Sugeng Moh , Mildawati Titik , Suryono Bambang
Published: July 2024

This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of firm size, managerial ownership and institutional ownership on firm value with the dividend payout ratio (DPR) as the intervening variable. DPR as an intervening variable is expected to be able to show the relationship between firm size, managerial and institutional ownership on firm value. This research was conducted on manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the period 2016 to 2018.  This study uses purposive sampling method in taking samples of 12 companies. The data in this study were taken from the annual report obtained by direct access to the Indonesia Stock Exchange web address. The analysis method uses path analysis.   The results of the analysis show that the variables of firm size, managerial ownership and institutional ownership have an effect on firm value. Meanwhile, the DPR variable is not able to mediate the effect of firm size, managerial ownership and institutional ownership on firm value.
Exploring the Frontiers of Artificial Intelligence: A Comprehensive Analysis
Authors: Ayorinde I. T. , Idyorough P. N.
Published: July 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force reshaping industries, societies, and human experiences. This in-depth written work delves into the multifaceted landscape of AI, examining its history, key concepts, ethical implications, current applications, and future directions. Drawing upon a diverse array of research, literature, and expert insights, this written work aims at providing a comprehensive understanding of AI’s evolution, challenges, and potentials. In doing this, intelligent agent, problem solving and search; and knowledge representation and reasoning are discussed as the fundamental concepts of AI. Furthermore, some main frontiers of AI like machine learning, ethical considerations in artificial intelligence and the socio-economic impact of AI are highlighted. It is noted in the discourse that the future belongs to AI and as such, humanity should make proper utilization of the phenomenon for the good of mankind. Finally, recommendations are made, among which is collaboration among critical stakeholders of Artificial Intelligence in maximizing its usage.
Research on the Architectural Design and Performance Optimization of Large Scale Real-Time Chat Systems
Authors: Su Longchao
Published: July 2024

With the rapid development of internet technology, large-scale real-time chat systems have become an essential tool for connecting users worldwide. These systems not only support the core functions of social communication but also serve as key platforms for business, education, and remote collaboration. However, the surge in user numbers and the explosive growth in message volume pose unprecedented technical challenges to real-time chat systems, including high concurrency processing, low latency communication, data consistency assurance, and system scalability. This study aims to explore and implement an efficient, stable, and scalable architecture for large-scale real-time chat systems and propose corresponding performance optimization strategies. The research employs literature review, system analysis, prototype design, and performance evaluation methods. It first analyzes the design limitations and performance bottlenecks of existing real-time chat systems. Based on this analysis, a microservices-based system design scheme is proposed, which enhances system performance and reliability through componentized services, message queues, load balancing, and caching mechanisms. In terms of performance optimization, this paper focuses on key technologies such as load balancing algorithms, asynchronous processing mechanisms of message queues, caching strategies, and data storage optimization. Experimental evaluations have confirmed the significant effects of the proposed scheme in handling high-concurrency requests, reducing system latency, and improving data throughput.
On the Influence of Parental Psychological Control on Adolescents’ Internalized Problem Behavior
Authors: Shang Yuandong , Liu Yanze , Gao Qixi
Published: July 2024

Adolescents’ internalized problem behavior refers to a common phenomenon that individuals associate with their own immature and inappropriate cognitions, emotions or behaviors in social situations, and this internalized problem behavior may be either a kind of bad cognitive and emotional experience of their own, or it may also be caused by the social situation they are in in their family life, such as bad relationship with parents and emotional deficits in their family life, and so on. Whereas there is a link between adolescents’ internalized problem behaviors and parental psychological control, this study attempts to examine the effects of parental psychological control on adolescents’ internalized problem behaviors in order to deepen our understanding of this important issue. It was found that: there is a positive correlation between parental psychological control and adolescents’ internalized problematic behaviors; parental psychological control causes adolescents to have bad emotions, which affects their normal learning; parental psychological control increases adolescents’ conflictiveness, which in turn causes their problematic behaviors; and there is an interaction between parental psychological control and adolescents’ internalized problematic behaviors.
Overcoming Obstacles in Peer-to-Peer Digital Literacy Training for Seniors
Authors: Eisenhauer Sören
Published: July 2024

Ensuring that seniors possess adequate digital literacy is crucial for their participation in modern society. This paper examines the challenges and solutions for peer-to-peer digital literacy training among seniors in Germany. The main obstacles identified include technological apprehension, physical and cognitive limitations, and socio-cultural factors. Proposed solutions involve customized training programs with easy-to-understand materials and flexible learning sessions, the use of senior-friendly technology, and leveraging peer support networks where senior volunteers act as digital mentors. Case studies, such as the “Digital-Kompass” project, highlight the effectiveness of these strategies. The paper concludes that a multifaceted approach, backed by continuous support and innovation, is essential to bridge the digital divide and ensure social inclusion for seniors in the digital age.
Symbolic Elements and Their Connection to Magical Realism in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Depiction of Latin American History
Authors: Martínez José Antonio García
Published: July 2024

This paper explores the profound impact of symbolic elements in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s works on the depiction of Latin American history and culture through the lens of magical realism. Focusing on key symbols in One Hundred Years of Solitude, The Autumn of the Patriarch, and Love in the Time of Cholera, the study delves into how these symbols enhance the narrative and offer deeper insights into historical and cultural contexts. The analysis reveals how Marquez uses symbols such as the banana plantation, the decaying palace, and the river to critique colonialism, political corruption, and societal upheaval. Furthermore, the paper examines the interplay between reality and fantasy in Marquez’s works and its role in shaping readers’ understanding of historical events and cultural identity. By connecting personal stories with broader historical and cultural themes, Marquez’s symbolism fosters a nuanced and imaginative engagement with Latin American history, encouraging readers to reflect on the complexities and enduring legacies of the region.
Empowerment in Virtual Worlds: The Influence of Female Hero Characters on Player Self-Identity
Authors: Ashcroft Orla S.
Published: July 2024

This study examines the influence of female hero characters in virtual worlds on players’ self-identity and empowerment. The research integrates qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys to explore how players’ identification with female protagonists affects their self-concept and psychological empowerment. The study’s sample included 150 participants with diverse demographics and gaming experiences. The results reveal that players who identify strongly with female hero characters report higher self-concept and empowerment scores. These findings are supported by both thematic analysis of qualitative data and statistical analysis of quantitative data, including significant differences highlighted through t-tests. Case studies further illustrate the mechanisms through which these characters influence players’ self-identity and empowerment, providing detailed narratives of personal growth and increased confidence. The study underscores the potential of video games to serve as tools for personal development and social change, emphasizing the importance of inclusive game design that promotes diverse and empowering representations.
Serf rebellion in the Švarcenek seigniory during the Tolmin peasant revolt
Authors: Čeč Dragica
Published: July 2024

The article analyses a rebellion that took place in 1713 in the territorially discontinued Švarcenek seigniory (with its seat near Podgrad pri Vremah) that encompassed villages scattered across the Karst to Sežana and Povirje, Vremska dolina and Brkini. Using the critical methodological approach it analyses some concepts of interrogating serfs of different age groups who played various vocational and social roles in the village community. These interrogations were compared to the first official reports on the developments in this border seigniory that were drawn up by the most important officials of two provinces—Carniola and Gorizia—and the influential city of Trieste.
The image of Central American countries in a letter by the Mexicano Rajmund Urbančič
Authors: Sadek Mitja
Published: July 2024

The article presents the content and context of a letter that the Mexicano Rajmund Urbančič sent home to his brother from Puebla, Mexico in 1865. In the letter, which is preserved in the Historical Archives Ljubljana, Unit for Dolenjska and Bela Krajina Novo mesto, Rajmund Urbančič describes his two-month journey from Trieste, through Gibraltar and the Caribbean, to the Mexican mainland city of Puebla. The broader background of the letter is presented on the basis of sources from Slovenian archives and the Austrian State Archives.
Celjski grofje in orodja cerkvene politike: patronat, odvetništvo in dobrotništvo
Authors: Banfi Jaka
Published: July 2024

The Counts of Cilli engaged in both secular and church politics. Two of the most important tools that they used to wield their influence on church politics were the right of patronage and advocacy over church institutions. Patronage enabled them to fill vacant ecclesiastic offices with priests from the ranks of their clientele, and advocacy allowed them to administer church property as well as exercise patrimonial rights and draw revenues arising therefrom. They further strengthened their reputation and influence in the Church or, rather, its institutions through generous service as benefactors of the Church, which earned them numerous benefits, not least being buried in monasteries.