bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
El Auxilio Social de Falange y la construcción identitaria de la nueva infancia en la dictadura franquista
Authors: Delgado-Granados Patricia , De-las-Heras-Monastero Bárbara
Published: August 2024

El tema de la infancia en las dictaduras aún sigue siendo objeto de una atención marginal e insuficiente por parte de los historiadores de la educación. En el caso de España, la dictadura franquista (1939-1975) silenció la memoria de los vencidos en la Guerra Civil, siendo la infancia la principal perjudicada. Nuestro estudio toma como punto de partida la institución falangista Auxilio Social, erigida como el organismo asistencial más emblemático del régimen de Franco, cuya principal función consistió en disciplinar el alma infantil y resocializar la población escolar procedente de los territorios de los vencidos -los republicanos-. El análisis de la investigación evidencia los mecanismos de control y punitivismo empleados por Auxilio Social para la construcción identitaria del ‘Niño Nuevo’. En esta labor de reordenación coactiva de la infancia, Noticiarios y Documentales (en adelante, NO-DO) se convirtieron durante la dictadura en la mejor herramienta propagandística para relatar audiovisualmente el papel de Auxilio Social en la difusión de los valores nacionalsindicalistas y nacionalcatólicos. A nível metodológico es una investigación histórico-educativa, empleándose la revisión bibliográfica, la utilización de fuentes primarias y el análisis de los archivos audiovisuales. Los resultados muestran la importancia que tuvo el NO-DO para difundir una imagen de la infancia, que contrasta con la identidad que desarrollaron los niños y niñas que pasaron por las instituciones de Auxilio Social, así como para elaborar un relato propagandístico que promoviera la aceptación social del régimen franquista tanto a nivel nacional como internacional.
Challenges experienced by teachers in implementing the creative writing curriculum
Authors: Jansen Jessica M.-A. , Ngema Millicent
Published: August 2024

Background: Teaching creative writing in the early grades provides learners with the opportunity to express their thoughts and ideas which contributes to their holistic development. Curriculum documents have been neatly laid out, yet in practice, it is challenging, and teachers struggle to find effective ways of teaching and assessing creative writing skills.Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the challenges that teachers experience in implementing the creative writing curriculum in Grade 3.Method: The study adopted a descriptive qualitative approach which used an exploratory case study design. Purposive sampling was employed to recruit six Grade 3 teachers from two selected primary schools. Focus group interviews, classroom observations and document analysis were used to generate data.Results: The results revealed that the intended curriculum for teaching writing skills is not necessarily the curriculum that is implemented in schools. Teachers were frustrated although helpful guidelines were available in the policy document. Genres like opinion writing were neglected.Conclusion: The impact of and challenges (such as didactical neglect, subject-related issues, and negative teacher attitudes) related to misinterpretation or even a lack of knowledge of curriculum documents were discussed, and practical recommendations were made.Contribution: The study recommends that a joint effort be made between all role players, such as the school management and teachers to deal with the challenges stemming from a lack of knowledge of curriculum documents. Teacher training programmes should include curriculum knowledge as part of their training.
Data analysis of patients with positive mould or dimorphic fungal cultures from sterile sites
Authors: Van der Westhuizen Bonita , Potgieter Samantha
Published: August 2024

Background: Moulds and dimorphic fungi are increasingly recognised as pathogens carrying high morbidity and mortality in critically ill and immune-compromised patients. The lack of surveillance data limits our understanding of these infections.Objectives: To determine the distribution, patient characteristics, risk factors, therapy and treatment outcome in patients with positive mould or dimorphic fungal cultures from sterile sites at a tertiary hospital in central South Africa.Method: All moulds or dimorphic fungi cultured from sterile specimens from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2017 were identified retrospectively. Laboratory and clinical records were reviewed. Information collected included gender and age, type of specimen collected for investigation, specific fungi isolated, underlying conditions, other contributing risk factors, treatment and outcome of the patients.Results: Forty-eight patient records were analysed. Male and female patients were equally distributed. The mean age was 40.5 years (range 7–78 years). Aspergillus spp. were most commonly isolated. The most common underlying condition was HIV infection, followed by haematological conditions. Twenty-six (54.2%) patients received treatment involving antifungal therapy alone (n = 19; 73.1%), surgery alone (n = 5; 19.2%) or a combined medical and surgical approach (n = 2; 7.7%). Twenty-two (45.8%) patients received no treatment. The overall mortality rate was 25.0% (n = 12).Conclusion: The diagnosis of fungal infections remains challenging. In the current study, moulds and dimorphic fungi were isolated from at-risk patients’ specimens. Despite treatment with appropriate antifungal agents, the associated mortality rate was high.Contribution: This study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on these potentially life-threatening infections.
A model on workarounds and information security integrity
Authors: Njenga Kennedy , Nyamandi Ntsakisi F. , Segooa Mmatshuene A.
Published: August 2024

Background: Workarounds are creative human actions that bypass a known problem in a system or a policy. Workarounds serve as temporary ‘fixes’ when effective but will often compromise the integrity of information systems in the long term, mainly when they are ineffective.Objectives: Forming part of behavioural studies in information systems security, the study aimed to investigate how workarounds influence the integrity of information security systems across businesses.Method: A quantitative approach that followed the positivism paradigm was employed. A survey strategy was used, and data were collected using closed-ended questionnaires targeting employees working in the Gauteng province of South Africa. The survey elicited responses from 207 professional participants. Analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) v29 software.Results: The study suggests that Individuality and Job characteristics are crucial predictors of workarounds, with the most notable findings pointing to a significant positive association between Workaround and Information security integrity. Crucially, highly individualistic employees are more likely to initiate workarounds, and in turn, this influences information security integrity.Conclusion: The work shows that employees with highly individualistic personalities are more likely to initiate workarounds and should be trained and supervised to mitigate this attribute, as this might be detrimental to information security integrity.Contribution: The study contributes theoretically by showing how workaround activities influence information security integrity. This study will assist enterprises in fortifying their information security measures.
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Authors: Almadi Majid A. , Almutairdi Abdulelah , Alruzug Ibrahim M. , Aldarsouny Thamer A. , Semaan Toufic , Aldaher Manhal K. , AlMustafa Adnan , Azzam Nahla , Batwa Faisal , Albawardy Badr , Aljebreen Abdulrahman
Published: August 2024

Background:

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) remains a healthcare burden and is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. We aim to describe the presentation, clinical, and laboratory characteristics of patients presenting with UGIB as well as important patient outcomes.

Methods:

This is a retrospective study performed at a tertiary care university hospital in Riyadh. Electronic endoscopic reports of patients undergoing gastroscopies for the indication of UGIB from January 2006 to January 2015 were included. Demographic data, past medical conditions, medications used, symptoms on presentation, as well as the patients' hemodynamic status, laboratory investigations on presentations, the need for blood products, the need for admission to an intensive care unit, rebleeding, and in-hospital mortality rates were retrieved from medical records.

Results:

Two hundred fifty-nine patients were included with a mean age of 57.1 years and males constituted 66.8% of the study cohort. At least one comorbidity was present in 88.2%, while 20.7% had a history of prior UGIB, 12.6% had a history of peptic ulcer disease, and 9.2% had known esophageal varices. A nonvariceal source represented 80.1% of the causes (95% CI: 75.4 to 85.3%), 15.5% required admission to the intensive care unit (ICU), the rebleeding rate was 8.9% (95% CI; 5.7% to 12.2%) while the in-hospital mortality was 4.4% (95% CI; 2.4% to 6.9%). The mean pre-endoscopic Rockall score was 2.6 (range: 0 to 5), while the total Rockall score was 4.4 (range: 1 to 9). There was no association between the pre-endoscopic Rockall score and rebleeding (3.0 vs. 2.5, P = 0.27) or need for ICU admission (3.2 vs. 2.4, P = 0.08), the total Rockall score and rebleeding (5.0 vs. 4.4, P = 0.58) or need for ICU admission (5.0 vs. 4.3, P = 0.36).

Conclusion:

Causes of UGIB in this patient population were predominantly nonvariceal and the rebleeding and mortality rates resembled those of other studies.
A study to assess the psychosocial needs of patient family members in the intensive care unit
Authors: Renthlei Lalthlanawmi , Ramesh RS , Mahalakshmy T , Kumari MJ
Published: August 2024

Background: Admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) is considered a mental crisis for patients and their families as they are unprepared for such a stressful and difficult situation. Hence, the objectives of this study are to assess the psychosocial needs of patient family members in the ICU in various dimensions such as assurance, proximity, information, support, and comfort; and to associate their psychosocial needs with their socio-demographic variables and clinical variables of the patient.Methods: This was a cross-sectional analytical study conducted between December 2021 and January 2022 among 188 family members of patients admitted to the ICU using a convenience sampling technique in a tertiary hospital in Puducherry, India. The modified Critical Care Family Needs Inventory (CCFNI) questionnaire was administered to all consenting family members to determine their needs. Results: The overall most important need among the five dimensions of modified CCFNI scores identified by the family members is the need for assurance (2.71±0.38). Using analysis of variance, statistical significances were found as follows. Education and comfort (F-statistic and P-value): 2.76 (0.029); relationship with the patient and assurance: 2.61 (0.036); relationship with the patient and support: 2.44 (0.048); level of consciousness and comfort: 4.63 (0.010); ICU visit restriction and assurance: 3.28 (0.022); ICU visit restriction and comfort: 8.08 (<0.001).Conclusion: Since family members are essential members of the treatment teams, nurses should concentrate on reassuring them, assisting them in emerging from crises through appropriate communication, offering support, and attending to their needs.
A clinical risk score for predicting acute kidney injury in sepsis patients receiving normal saline in Northern
Thailand: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Chawalitpongpun Phaweesa , Kanchanasurakit Sukrit , Sanhatham Nattha , Sasom Warinda , Thanommim Siriwan , Senpradit Araya , Siriplabpla Wuttikorn
Published: August 2024

Background: Normal saline is commonly used for resuscitation in sepsis patients but has a high chloride content, potentially increasing the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI). This study evaluated risk factors and developed a predictive risk score for AKI in sepsis patients treated with normal saline.Methods: This retrospective cohort study utilized the medical and electronic health records of sepsis patients who received normal saline between January 2018 and May 2020. Predictors of AKI used to construct the predictive risk score were identified through multivariate logistic regression models, with discrimination and calibration assessed using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) and the expected-to-observed (E/O) ratio. Internal validation was conducted using bootstrapping techniques.Results: AKI was reported in 211 of 735 patients (28.7%). Eight potential risk factors, including norepinephrine, the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score, serum chloride, respiratory failure with invasive mechanical ventilation, nephrotoxic antimicrobial drug use, history of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers use, history of liver disease, and serum creatinine were used to create the NACL RENAL-Cr score. The model demonstrated good discrimination and calibration (AUROC, 0.79; E/O, 1). The optimal cutoff was 2.5 points, with corresponding sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value scores of 71.6%, 72.5%, 51.2%, and 86.4%, respectively.Conclusions: The NACL RENAL-Cr score, consisting of eight critical variables, was used to predict AKI in sepsis patients who received normal saline. This tool can assist healthcare professionals when deciding on sepsis treatment and AKI monitoring.
Steel, Extra High Toughness, Corrosion-Resistant, Bars, Wire, Forgings, Rings, and Extrusions 13Cr - 8.0Ni - 2.2Mo - 1.1Al Vacuum Induction Plus Consumable Electrode Melted, Solution Heat Treated, Precipitation Hardened (H1025)
Authors:   AMS F Corrosion and Heat Resistant Alloys Committee
Published: August 2024

This specification covers a corrosion-resistant steel product in the solution and precipitation heat-treated (H1025) condition, 12 inches (305 mm) and under in nominal diameter, thickness, or, for hexagons, least distance between parallel sides.
Steel Bars, Forgings, Mechanical Tubing and Forging Stock 4.0Cr - 4.2Mo - 1.0V (0.77 - 0.85C) (M-50) Premium Aircraft-Quality for Bearing Applications Consumable Electrode Vacuum Melted
Authors:   AMS E Carbon and Low Alloy Steels Committee
Published: August 2024

This specification covers a premium aircraft-quality, low-alloy steel in the form of bars, forgings, mechanical tubing, and forging stock.
Logično sklepanje v naravnem jeziku za slovenščino
Authors: Kmecl Tim , Robnik-Šikonja Marko
Published: August 2024

In recent years, large language models have been the most successful approach to natural language processing. An important problem in this field is natural language inference, which requires models to contain relatively broad general knowledge. Moreover, the requirement for models to explain their reasoning can offer additional insights into their functioning. We tested several approaches for natural language inference in Slovene. We used two Slovene large language models, SloBERTa and SloT5, as well as a much larger English model GPT-3.5-turbo. Training data consisted of the Slovene dataset SI-NLI and an additional 50,000 machine-translated samples from the English dataset ESNLI. The SloBERTa model was fine-tuned on both datasets. Fine-tuning it on the SI-NLI dataset achieved a classification accuracy of 73.2% on the SI-NLI test set. Pretraining it on the ESNLI dataset improved its accuracy to 75.3%. We observe that models make different types of errors compared to humans and that they generalize poorly across different datasets.
The SloT5 model was also fine-tuned on ESNLI to generate explanations for natural language inference samples. Less than a third of explanations were appropriate, with the model learning common sentence patterns from the domain and producing semantically meaningless explanations. We assume that the tested Slovene large language models with up to several hundred million parameters are capable of identifying and using language patterns, but their language understanding is not necessarily sufficient to understand reality. When the considerably larger GPT-3.5-turbo was used both for classification and explanation generation, it achieved an accuracy of 56.5% on the SI-NLI test set using zero-shot learning, but with 81% of the explanations being appropriate for the correctly classified samples. In comparison with smaller Slovene models, this model shows a reasonable understanding of reality but is limited by its lower Slovene proficiency.
Student Perception and Knowledge of Team Science Following an Interprofessional Learning Module
Authors: Sheikovitz Lisa , Zipp Genevieve , Goeckel Carolyn , Downer Marcia
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Online interprofessional active learning experiences can provide health care students the opportunity to develop their skills in teamwork, communication, collaboration, and ethics with low financial burden and space cost to the institution. The purpose of this qualitative report was twofold. First, to assess the impact of an interprofessional education module on students’ knowledge and understanding of team science. Second, to provide insight regarding students’ perceptions of the module’s effectiveness in supporting their development as evidence-based professionals who collaboratively provide person-centered care. Data were collected anonymously via online surveys (pre- and post-module) and served as part of a program review process. This paper provides insight regarding students’ perceptions of an interprofessional module’s effectiveness in supporting development of evidence-based professionals who
collaboratively provide person-centered care.

Methods: Pre- and post-module survey responses from 11 interprofessional students were randomly reviewed by faculty from different health sciences disciplines. The responses were thematically analyzed using a qualitative research approach. Intercoder agreement (80%) was sought for codes and categories that emerged from the responses.

Results: Results from the thematic analysis of open-ended survey responses revealed four major themes: 1) team science supports collaboration on a common goal, 2) differences do exist between practice-based evidence and evidence-based practice, 3) addressing social determinates of health to meet individual needs is important, and 4) measurable, realistic, and attainable research questions are valuable.

Discussion: Students’ perceptions supported that participation in the module was a viable mechanism by which to promote knowledge of the team science approach in our interprofessional learning community.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION MAKING METHODS IN DETERMINING REDD+ PROJECT LOCATION
Authors: Irawan Aditya Putra , Surendro Kridanto
Published: August 2024

The Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) mechanism is aimed at reducing global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This study aims to develop a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) model specifically designed to prioritize locations for REDD + projects. The proposed research design focuses on developing a MCDM framework for determining the priority locations for projects using criteria such as climate impact reduction, contributions to local communities, and biodiversity conservation. The study utilized the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), Simple Additive Weighting (SAW), Weighted Product Method (WPM), Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS), and VlseKriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje (VIKOR) to determine the prioritization of alternatives based on compromise solutions. The success of this research demonstrates that a systematic approach to determining priority locations can be effectively carried out using MCIM. This research is expected to aid policymakers and stakeholders in making more informed and effective decisions for environmental conservation and climate change mitigation.
STRATEGI PROMOSI PERUMAHAN TIPE 36 dan TIPE 45 BERBASIS DIGITAL 3 DIMENSI
Authors: Agussalim Patola DM
Published: August 2024

Komunikasi  pemasaran  merupakan aktivitas  yang  berusaha  menyebarkan  informasi,  mempengaruhi  dan  membujuk  pasar  sasaran  atas  perusahaan  dan  produk agar  bersedia  menerima,  membeli loyal pada produk yang ditawarkan perusahaan. Oleh karena itu tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk merancang media promosi perumahan tipe 36 dan tipe 45 berbasis digital 3 dimensi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode model Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC). Metode ini memiliki enam tahapan, yaitu concept, design, material collecting, assembly, testing, dan distribution. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. 
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa strategi promosi perumahan tipe 36 berbasis digital 3 dimensi  dapat membantu seorang marketing dalam mempromosikan penjualan perumahan dimana konsumen dapat melihat secara langsung bentuk rumah secara 3D hasil rendering sketchup dalam brosur yang telah disisipi marker sesuai dengan hasil pengujian black box yaitu pengujian loading scene, pengujian menu utama dan pengujian menu camera AR, dalam aplikasi tersebut dinyatakan valid atau berjalan sesuai dengan hasil yang diharapkan.
NARSISME MAHASISWA ILMU KOMUNIKASI UNIVERSITAS ISLAM NEGERI ALAUDDIN MAKASSAR DI MEDIA SOSIAL INSTAGRAM
Authors: Hatta Harmin , Udiawati Anwar  , Muliaty Amin
Published: August 2024

This article aims to find out the forms of narcissism on Instagram social media, the impact of narcissism via Instagram social media for Communication Science Students at UIN Alauddin Makassar.
The type of research used is qualitative with a phenomological approach. Data collection methods are observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis techniques used are data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions.
The research results show: 1) Narcissism of Communication Science Students at UIN Alauddin Makassar on social media Instagram with the characteristics of exaggerating their achievements and talents and feeling like they are a great person, feeling entitled to special treatment from others, exploiting interpersonal relationships, looking down on them. other people, preoccupied with success, beauty, brilliance. 2) The impacts caused by narcissistic behavior consist of two, namely positive impacts and negative impacts. Positive impacts include, becoming famous, having lots of friends, increasing self-confidence. Meanwhile, the negative impact is making other people uncomfortable, appearing heterodox, showing falsehood.
Conclusions and suggestions for students to be wiser in using Instagram social media so that narcissism can be reduced. Students are expected to reduce their use of social media Instagram and it would be better to keep themselves busy with good things such as the academic world, organizations or joining communities so that what they post is more mature and useful for other people.
Keywords: Narcissism, Students Instagram
ETNOGRAFI KOMUNIKASI BISSU PADA BUDAYA RITUAL MAGGIRI DI SEGERI KAB. PANGKEP
Authors: Rijal Syamsul , Abd. Rahim Arsyad  , Ramli  , Muhammad Qadaruddin  , Iskandar
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini membahas tentang etnografi komunikasi Bissu dalam konteks budaya ritual Maggiri di kabupaten tersebut. Segeri, Kab. Pangkep. Bissu, sebagai kelompok masyarakat adat yang berperan penting dalam menjaga tradisi dan ritual keagamaan,. Metode etnografi digunakan untuk menggali secara mendalam bagaimana komunikasi pada masyarakat Bissu membentuk dan membentuk struktur sosial dan norma budayanya. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan gaya penelitian lapangan. Informan dalam penelitian ini adalah Bissu yang ada di Segeri. Teknik memeperoleh data menggunakan dokumentasi, observasi, wawancara dan literatur. Hasil temuan menunjukkan bahwa: 1) nilai-nilai terpenting yang dimiliki masyarakat Bissu meliputi spiritualitas yang diungkapkan dalam doa atau nyanyian dan penghormatan terhadap leluhur melalui berbagai upacara kehormatan. Norma sosial yang mengatur tingkah laku dan interaksi dalam suatu masyarakat serta menjamin keselarasan dan kenyamanan dalam pelaksanaan ritual maggiri; 2) Struktur sosial komunitas Bissu bercirikan hierarki yang jelas, dengan para pemimpin Bissu memainkan peran sentral dalam komunikasi dan pengambilan keputusan.; 3) Ritual Maggiri mempunyai dampak yang signifikan terhadap kehidupan sehari-hari anggota Bissu, meliputi aspek spiritual, sosial dan ekonomi. Berpartisipasi dalam ritual ini memberikan rasa identitas dan kebanggaan. Ritual budaya Bissu maggiri masih dihormati dan dianggap sebagai bagian penting dari warisan budaya di kabupaten tersebut. Segeri, Kab. Pangkep.
Pelatihan Seni Decoupage Untuk Meningkatkan Nilai Tambah Kerajinan Lokal
Authors: Maulidya Rahmi , Astuti Pudji , Saraswati Docki , Gustina Amran Tiena , Habyba Anik Nur
Published: August 2024

­Abstrak: Tasikmalaya terkenal dengan kerajinan, khususnya anyaman yang sudah dipasok ke berbagai wilayah sebagai souvenir. Namun produk anyaman ini masih polos atau belum banyak dimodifikasi. Apabila produk ini dikembangkan dengan seni decoupage maka estetika produk akan lebih menarik dan dapat meningkatkan nilai jual atau nilai tambah secara ekonomi. Yayasan Amal Ikhlas Mandiri (YAIM) bergerak dalam bidang pendidikan yang juga memiliki unit usaha berlokasi di Pager Ageung Kabupaten Tasikmalaya Jawa Barat. Kepedulian YAIM pada potensi daerah menjadikanya sebagai agen peningkatan peningkatan potensi masyarakat sekitar. Pelatihan seni decoupage dilakukan di YAIM dengan 30 peserta yang merupakan pengurus yayasan, guru sekolah dan juga orang tua wali siswa. Implementasi motif decopage diaplikasikan pada pouch anyaman. Pelatihan dilakukan secara luring dan menggunakan metode pendampingan praktik secara langsung. Semua bahan seperti tissue motif decoupage, pouch anyaman, lem, kuas dan busa disediakan oleh tim PkM. Peserta menyatakan jika materi mudah dipahami yaitu dengan memotong pola sesuai ukuran, menempel dengan lem dengan telaten maka pouch anyaman menjadi lebih cantik.
Kata Kunci: Decoupage, kerajinan lokal, Tasikmalaya
Abstract:  Tasikmalaya is famous for its crafts, especially wickerwork, which has been supplied to various regions as souvenirs. However, this woven product is still plain or has yet to be modified much. If this product is developed using decoupage art, the aesthetics of the product will be more attractive and can increase sales or add economic value. The Ikhlas Mandiri Charity Foundation (YAIM) operates in the education sector and has a business unit in Pager Ageung, Tasikmalaya Regency, West Java. YAIM's concern for regional potential makes it an agent for increasing the potential of the surrounding community. Decoupage art training was carried out at YAIM with 30 participants who were foundation administrators, school teachers, parents, and guardians of students. The implementation of the decoupage motif is applied to the woven pouch. Training is carried out offline and uses direct practical assistance methods. The PkM team provides all materials, including decoupage motif tissue, woven pouches, glue, brushes, and foam. Participants stated that the woven pouch would be more beautiful if the material were easy to understand, namely by cutting the pattern according to size and attaching it with glue painstakingly.
Keywords: Decoupage, local woven, Tasikmalaya
NF-κB Plays a Protective role in Nitric Oxide-induced Neuronal Apoptosis
Authors: Feng ZW , Tan V , Khoo KS , Leck KJ
Published: August 2024

The physiological signalling molecule, nitric oxide (NO), plays an important role in numerous functions in cells. However, excessive excitatory neurotransmission can result in its over-production, and accumulating evidence suggests a role of NO in neuronal apoptosis, which contributes to many neurological disorders, including stroke, seizure and Alzheimer’s disease.
The History of Surgical Teaching and the Department of Surgery
Authors: Cheah WK , Isaac JR
Published: August 2024

Undergraduate surgical teaching in Singapore began 100 years ago, when the Medical School was founded. A significant step had been taken to enable local students to be trained in and to attain the diploma of Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery (LMS). Plans for postgraduate education were temporarily derailed when the Japanese occupied Singapore in 1942. Postgraduate surgical teaching received an official boost when the primary Australasian examinations were conducted in Singapore in 1957, providing a platform for surgical independence when the higher degree, the Master of Medicine (M Med) in Surgery, was established in 1970. Currently, the Joint Committee on Specialist Training, comprising the Division of Graduate Medical Studies, the Academy of Medicine, Singapore and the Ministry of Health, oversees the training of surgical specialists in Singapore.
The Teaching of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Singapore from 1905 to the Present
Authors: Singh K , Yong EL , Wong PC
Published: August 2024

Medical education commenced a century ago in 1905. In 1922, the Department of Midwifery and Gynaecology was established. This was renamed the Department of Obstetrics in 1951. Medical undergraduate curriculum in Obstetrics and Gynaecology has evolved and undergone radical changes. From a compulsory 11-week residential posting in Kandang Kerbau Hospital, medical students are now only expected to be resident when they are scheduled for night duties. Having been an examination subject by itself in the Final MBBS Examination, Obstetrics and Gynaecology has in the latest revised undergraduate medical curriculum been incorporated into the Surgical tract and has ceased to be evaluated as a subject on its own. In this review, the establishment of postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is traced over the last 50 years and the important changes over the years are described. The first local Master of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) was awarded in 1971. Currently, the specialist training for Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Singapore spans a period of 6 years, comprising 3 years of basic structural training and 3 years of advanced structural training. Over the years, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University of Singapore, has played a pivotal role in the teaching of clinical and laboratory research. This has added substantially to Singapore’s efforts to become a world-class knowledge hub, especially in the areas of relevance to Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
The First Graduates in 1910
Authors: Cheah JS , Ho TM , Ng BY
Published: August 2024

The Medical School in Singapore was founded on 3 July 1905 and named the Straits and Federated Malay States Government Medical School. There were 23 students in the first enrolment; 16 students attended the full course, while 7 attended a 2-year course for hospital assistants. The pioneer group of 7 that graduated in May 1910 (the Magnificent Seven) consisted of Drs Chen Su Lan, Edwin Williborod deCruz, and John Gnanapragasam from Singapore; Drs Willie Carnegie and Mark W Chill from Penang; Dr SR Krishnan from Seramban and Dr John Scott Lee from Ipoh. In December 1910, a further 6 students graduated. Of this first batch of 13 graduates in 1910, we describe the careers of 6; no records exist of the remaining 7.
The History of the College of Medicine and Tan Teck Guan Buildings
Authors: Teo ES
Published: August 2024

For 60 years from 1926, the College of Medicine Building (COMB) was the centre of medical education in Singapore. The history of medical services and medical education is intimately intertwined, with the history of the COMB and the Tan Teck Guan Building. This article reviews the history of the 2 buildings.
The Early Years of Pathology as a Specialty in Singapore
Authors: Lee YK
Published: August 2024

During the first 86 years of Singapore’s medical history (1819 to 1905), nobody was officially designated a “pathologist” although pathology was practised. All pathological work (purely medical or forensic) was done by non-specialist doctors. Representative cases are quoted so that conclusions can be drawn regarding what pathological practice was like and the problems faced. In 1905, the Governor, concerned about the high death rate in Singapore, consulted the Principal Civil Medical Officer, who advised that the most effective means to reduce the death rate was the establishment of a Department of Pathology with a full-time specialist pathologist in charge. Dr GA Finlayson was appointed the first Government Pathologist, responsible for all the hospitals in Singapore. He was also appointed Lecturer in Pathology in the Medical School. Work in the Pathology Department increased by leaps and bounds, and no research was possible. The first Annual Report of the Department (1907) is quoted in some detail to show the scope of the work done, reflecting the public health conditions of Singapore a hundred years ago. The Department gradually expanded and more staff were recruited. The new position of Government Bacteriologist was created. This officer served under the Government Pathologist in the Pathology Department.
Student's Performance Evaluation Using Ensemble Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, Federal University Wukari, Nigeria, Abiodun Oladunjoye John , Wreford Andrew Ishaku ,   Department of Computer Science, Federal University Wukari, Nigeria
Published: August 2024

This study explores the critical domain of predicting students' academic performance in educational institutions. By harnessing the potential of machine learning algorithms, specifically Random Forest, KNN, and XGBoost, and leveraging data collected through technology-enhanced learning applications, the research aims to provide valuable insights into the factors influencing academic outcomes based on the dataset obtained from Kaggle. It is important to note that these models were also hybridized using the stacking ensemble approach. The performances of the algorithm were evaluated using the Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE), Mean Squared Error (MSE), Mean Absolute Error (MAE), and R-squared (R2) score. Resultively, the stacked ensemble model displayed remarkable results, with an impressively low RMSE of 0.1768, MSE of 0.0312, MAE of 0.1247, and a high R2-score of 0.9705. This finding showed that the Ensemble model, which combines the strengths of the Random Forest, KNN, and XGBoost algorithms, provides the best overall prediction accuracy, with a high degree of correlation between predicted and actual student performance.
Explorative Correlational Research Between Superstitious-Belief and Ten-Dimensional Personality Traits of Pupil Teacher from West Bengal Perspective
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education, Baba Saheb Ambedkar Education University (Erstwhile WBUTTEPA), 25/2 & 25/3 Ballygunge Circular Road, Kol-700019 West Bengal, Naskar Dr. Sumana Samanta
Published: August 2024

Superstitious-belief has tremendous effects on the advancement and development of society as well as on personal aspects of a person. The light of education not only eradicates superstitious-belief but also influence personal development. The present study aimed to explore the influence and extent of ten-dimensional personality traits in Superstitious Belief of pupil teachers. 420 pupil teachers of different Teacher Educational Institutions of West Bengal were taken as sample. Random Sampling techniques for data collection purpose was chosen. Descriptive survey-based research method by online method via google-form was used to carry out this study. Correlational research design was used to carry out this study. A Standardized Superstitious-Belief Scale by Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Jha & Mr. Ashok Kumar which was further revised by the Researcher and a Standardized Differential Personality Inventory (DPI) by Prof. Arun Kr. Singh & Ashish Kr. Singh were used for this study. The outcome of the present research work reveals that for emotional stability, significant correlation is found with superstitious-belief. Boosting of Emotional Stability of the pupil teacher can eradicate Superstitious-Belief.
Impact of Social Network Use on Deviant Behavior of Young Workers
Authors:   Youth Research Institute, Hoang MA. Do Minh , Lan MA. Pham Phuong ,   Trade Union University
Published: August 2024

Social networks have emerged as a widespread social phenomenon in recent years, reflecting the desire for entertainment and social interaction. Social networks have created a social community that consists of both friends and strangers, as well as a variety of social settings and the ability for anybody to freely express their thoughts, feelings, and other information. On social networks, discussions about jobs and money are commonly addressed. Generally speaking, social networks have progressively evolved into a vital social tool for a large number of individuals, particularly the youth. However, there are advantages and disadvantages to any societal issue or phenomenon. The issue is that every individual's usage of this social networking tool frequently has the opposite effect on both themselves and society as a whole. Thus, one of the current concerns is the study of social network usage, particularly among young employees in industrial parks (IPs).
Analysis of Communication Patterns and Their Impact on the Performance of Koperasi Unit Desa Wargo Tani Makmur Employee
Authors:   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Atma Bhakti Surakarta, Ningrum Yunita Widya , Parawati Bala Rima ,   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Atma Bhakti Surakarta
Published: August 2024

This study's objective is to look into and assess how Koperati Unit Desa Wargo Tani Makmur employees' performance is affected by their communication styles. Quantitative methodologies are implemented in this investigation, population for this research are employee from Koperasi Unit Desa Wargo Tani Makmur which is about 30 people. Validity tests were implemented, reliability test, classic assumption test, good fit model test, simple linear regression function, t test. This research has demonstrated that communication pattern variables do indeed influence employee performance variables. It is corroborated by the t-test results, which show that the t-count exceeds the t-table. As such, Ha is approved and H0 is rejected.
Factors Affecting Food Security: A Case of Tanzania
Authors:   ...., Nyange Asia Khamis , Jonas Ajibu ,   ...., Yusuph Ashura Rajabu ,   ....
Published: August 2024

The study examines the factors that affect food security and their implications in Tanzania. The key factors in this study includes population density, temperature, agricultural land, precipitation, carbon dioxide emissions, and exchange rate. Additionally, the study utilized secondary time series data from 1990 to 2022. Also, the study main objectives were to determine the short-term and long-term effect of the key factors on food security by Vector Error Correction model. At a significance level of 5%, the short-term estimation result indicates that the exchange rate is the only factor that significantly influences food security in Tanzania. Other factors like population density, temperature, amount of arable land, precipitation, and carbon dioxide, however, have no discernible short-term effects on food security. Furthermore, all factors have a significant impact on Tanzania's food security at the 5% level in the long-term estimate. Due to that, the study reommends that government should focus on as well as make discission and develop effective policy for the population densitcy, temperature, agricultural land, precipitation, carbon dioxide emissions, and exchange rate, so as to increase food availability, access, and usage for its people. Moreover, more research should also look into other factors that might also have an impact on food security since this study focused on only few variables.
Analysis of Put and Call Option Pricing on BCA Stock Using the Black-Scholes Model: Financial and Risk Management Perspective
Authors: Palbeno Angela Ratna Sari , Putri Natasya Pradini
Published: August 2024

The Indonesian stock market, especially PT Bank Central Asia (BCA) stock experiences high volatility. Therefore, this research is very important to provide a deeper understanding of the pricing of put and call options as a risk management instrument. This study aims to analyze the pricing of put and call options on PT Bank Central Asia (BCA) shares using the Black-Scholes model and identify factors that affect stock price fluctuations on option prices. This study aims to understand the changes in put and call option prices on PT Bank Central Asia (BCA) shares caused by fluctuations in stock prices. This study uses historical data of PT Bank Central Asia (BCA) shares, volatility, and current interest rates as the basis for analysis. The Black-Scholes method is used as a framework to analyze the pricing of put and call options by considering volatility and interest rates. The results of this study analyze the price changes of put and call options in the face of stock price fluctuations and the factors that affect option prices so as to provide insight into risk management and investment decision making. This research is expected to provide practical guidance for investors and risk managers in making decisions related to put and call options on PT Bank Central Asia (BCA) shares.
ANALYSIS OF BREAK EVEN POINT AND MARGIN OF SAFETY AS A BASIS FOR PROFIT PLANNING AT PT UNILEVER INDONESIA TBK IN 2017-2021
Authors: Dailami Ahmad , Kardofa Mochamad , Saputra Jumadil
Published: August 2024

Earning profit or profit is the main goal of establishing a company. To know how much budget needs to be spent to achieve the goal, the profit must be calculated first. Break even point (BEP) analysis is one of the tools to determine the estimated profit from the sale of the products offered. However, a high margin of safety (MOS) will protect the company from the risk of loss. The purpose of this study is to determine the profit planning for PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk. The method used is a descriptive quantitative method with a case study approach. From the research that has been done, the results show that sales have exceeded the predetermined BEP, as well as the MOS value obtained has a positive trend or an increase. In order to get more maximum results or profits the company needs to also pay attention to achieving sales targets. The target can be achieved if the company can make cost efficiency and increase sales volume.
Ações da Terapia Ocupacional junto a gestantes, parturientes e puérperas: um estudo realizado em um hospital de Pelotas - RS
Authors: Irigonhé Ramos Bruna , Miranda dos Santos Rafaela , Ruas Guarany Nicole
Published: August 2024

Introdução: A Terapia Ocupacional é uma profissão que tem potencial para atuar junto às gestantes, parturientes e puérperas. Sendo assim, o Terapeuta Ocupacional pode incluir na sua prática uma intervenção que proporcione protagonismo a estas mulheres. Objetivo: Identificar as possíveis contribuições da profissão em unidade gineco-obstétrica. Método: Este foi um estudo do tipo pesquisa-ação e pesquisa de campo no centro obstétrico em um hospital na cidade de Pelotas-RS acerca de sentimentos, comportamentos, expressões, expectativas, além do conhecimento prévio do público-alvo sobre aspectos relacionados ao período. Para mais, realizou-se entrevista com a Terapeuta Ocupacional da instituição sobre a sua atuação na maternidade. As variáveis foram analisadas através de frequências simples com a construção de um banco de dados. Resultados: A quebra de rotina em razão da internação hospitalar, os cuidados com o bebê e o autocuidado, assim como a saúde mental e a rede de apoio durante o período gravídico-puerperal, estão dentre as possibilidades de atuação da profissão na Saúde da Mulher. Conclusão: A presente pesquisa demonstra que o Terapeuta Ocupacional pode incluir na sua atuação a educação em saúde, orientação, o empoderamento e outras práticas que favoreçam o protagonismo à mulher, tendo em vista que o maternar envolve um conjunto de mudanças físicas, psíquicas, ocupacionais e sociais. Apesar disso, percebe-se uma ausência de embasamento teórico e prático específico. Dessa forma, é esperado que o estudo contribua com discussões relacionadas a terapia ocupacional e saúde da mulher, bem como à saúde materno-infantil.
CITRA WANITA BERHIJAB DAN NILAI PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DALAM FILM LAYLA MAJNUN
Authors: Oktaviani Yuna
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini mendeskripsikan citra wanita berhijab dan nilai pendidikan karakter serta pada Film Layla Majnun karya Monty Tiwa. Menggunkaan metode dekriptif kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dengan cara simak, catat, jeda, dan transkrip. Sumber data menggunakan berupa kutipan percakapan, screenshot, kalimat, ekspresi dan tindakan Â tokoh, serta analisis data menggunakan analisis gender role Â dengan analisis Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian ini ditemukan 68 data (1) citra diri wanita, terdiri dari wanita cantik modern, wanita salihah, cerdas, tabah, dan gegabah. Citra sosial wanita penyayang dan patuh, wanita pemberani, karier, dan peduli. (2) nilai pendidikan karakter yang ditemukan 8 nilai karakter. Data tersebut ialah gambaran wanita berhijab berjuang menghadapi masalah dalam kehidupan dan karakter yang tumbuh dalam diri wanita berhijab yang dapat diterapkan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.
MEMAKNAI REALITAS FIKSI DALAM A JOURNAL OF THE PLAGUE YEAR KARYA DANIEL DEFOE
Authors: Fadli Muslimin Muhammad
Published: August 2024

Persoalan dampak wabah dan penanganannya telah memberikan  pembelajaran kepada masyarakat saat ini untuk dapat menghadapi dan beradaptasi terhadap kondisi wabah yang merebak. Di dalam fiksi sejarah A Journal of The Plague Year karya Daniel De Foe, realitas dampak wabah dan penanganannya digambarkan oleh penulis secara tradisional sesuai dengan konteks Eropa pada akhir abad ke-14. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dampak wabah dan penanganannya di dalam novel sejarah A Journal of the Plague Year.  Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang menggunakan metode content analysis dengan pendekatan semiotika. Teori Semiotika Roland Barthes digunakan untuk mengungkapkan secara naratif tentang dampak wabah dan penanganannya secara ekonomi, politik, sosial, dan budaya. Hasil dari penelitian ini, yaitu A Journal of the Plague Year merupakan representasi realitas masyarakat London dalam menghadapi wabah tahun 1663--1665 yang berdampak di berbagai lini aspek kehidupan, antara lain eksodus besar-besaran, menguatnya keyakinan spiritual terhadap wabah, munculnya upaya pencegahan dan pengendalian melalui undang-undang wabah, goyahnya aktivitas ekonomi, dan paradoks pengobatan wabah.
НАСЛЕДОВАНИЕ ПРАВ НА ОБЪЕКТЫ ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ
Authors: Хайдарова Хилола
Published: August 2024

В данной статье подробно рассматривается вопрос наследования прав на объекты интеллектуальной собственности. Автор описывает патентное право, авторское право и смежные права, а также имущественные и неимущественные права в этой области. Излагается порядок перехода прав на объекты интеллектуальной собственности по наследству, права и обязанности наследников, а также правила исполнения завещания наследодателя. В статье также затрагиваются сроки действия прав интеллектуальной собственности, ситуации, когда объекты переходят в общественное достояние, и вопросы защиты этих прав. Опираясь на соответствующие нормы законодательства Узбекистана и международные соглашения, автор анализирует проблемы и недостатки в области наследования интеллектуальной собственности.
RAQAMLI IQTISODIY HAMKORLIKNI XALQARO TARTIBGA SOLISH
Authors: Alijonov Ayubjon
Published: August 2024

JSTning xizmatlar bo’yicha majburiyatlari raqamli savdo rivojlanishidan oldin bo’lgan, ammo shunga qaramay, raqamli savdo va ma’lumotlar oqimiga tegishli choralarni o’z ichiga oladi, JST a’zolari elektron uzatish bo’yicha bojxona to’lovlariga moratoriy va Elektron tijorat bo’yicha qo’shma bayonot tashabbusi orqali yangi majburiyatlar bo’yicha muzokaralar olib bormoqda.