bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
OCT Imaging for Measuring Structural Changes in the Cornea for Evaluating Tonometers
Authors: Saem Cho Han , Chae Jeoung Sae , Sik Yang Yun
Published: December 2024

Intraocular pressure (IOP), which is a hydrodynamic pressure inside the anterior chamber of the eye, is a fundamental measurement to evaluate an eye condition. If the anterior chamber is described as a closed system surrounded by a soft cornea, the structural characteristics of the cornea, including corneal radius of curvature (CRC) and central corneal thickness (CCT), should be governed by the IOP changes. In this chapter, we have proposed a theoretical framework in analytical form to describe the circumferential motion of the cornea in terms of the Young’s modulus and the Poisson’s ratio. The proposed model has successfully been applied to describe corneal structural changes observed by optical coherence tomography (OCT) images. This chapter will discuss the application of OCT technology to investigate deformations of central corneal structures with high resolution at high speed.
Perspective Chapter: Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Mpox Infection
Authors: Jowhar Dawit , Salcedo Christian , Walker Hayes , Verne George N.
Published: December 2024

Cases of Monkeypox virus infection (Mpox) were initially relegated to Central and West Africa; however, in May 2022, outbreaks began to occur in non-endemic areas. Patients with Mpox infection can present with several symptoms in the gastrointestinal tract, such as abdominal pain, proctitis, and hematochezia. While several case reports have been published that show the presentation and management of patients with M. pox, it is fundamentally essential to have a collective resource for gastroenterologists to identify patients with this infection and appropriately manage them to ensure a safe outcome. The purpose of this book chapter is to present the variety of gastrointestinal manifestations that can present in patients infected with Mpox and the best way to manage them appropriately. We will present the current state of knowledge about gastrointestinal manifestations of Mpox by analyzing key studies that have been published to date and provide a broad overview of the subject as it pertains to gastroenterologists.
Water Allocation and Food Production Value Chain: Partial Social Cost Pricing for Balancing Food Self-sufficiency and Ecological Needs in Hawaiʻi
Authors: Widanage Rupananda , Chan Catherine
Published: December 2024

This chapter examines the impact of internalizing trade-off costs in agricultural water pricing on water allocation for local food production and watershed ecosystem health. Water is critical in the agricultural value chain and significantly influences food production. Consequently, this study provides decision-making insights at both industry and policy levels. Primary data was collected through an online conjoint choice experiment survey involving 202 water users in Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi. The multinomial Logit (MNL) model was employed to estimate the trade-off cost associated with water allocation. The results recommend implementing a quasi-efficient partial social cost pricing policy for agricultural water. This approach aims to enhance water use efficiency while ensuring ecological sustainability. By formulating such a policy, we can achieve sustainable water allocation that balances local food production needs with preserving watershed health. Implementing the proposed pricing policy may positively impact the economic well-being of water users in Hawaiʻi and elsewhere.
Thermoelectric Ceramics: Multidimensional Renewable Materials
Authors: Poddar Vaishali
Published: December 2024

The scientific world has urged us to improve the sustainability of our electricity base because now we need electricity for just about everything. The use of conventional electrical energy resources to accommodate the growing electricity demand is quite alarming. We are not only creating imbalance in nature but also increasing the levels of greenhouse gases and polluting emissions (e.g., power generation: carbon footprint; refrigeration: mercury, CFC, freon emission). Renewable energy sources (based on solar energy, wind energy, hydro energy, etc.) stand in contrast to conventional sources with respect to their diversity, abundance, and applicability on and around the planet, but above all, no greenhouse gas emissions throughout their life cycle. Fascinatingly, thermoelectric (TE) ceramic is a class of semiconducting material with huge scope in the future as a renewable energy source. The peculiarity about thermoelectric ceramic material is that the same material can be used for producing power (Seebeck effect) and for removing or adding heat (Peltier effect). This chapter highlights the peculiar characteristics of thermoelectric ceramics and their prominent applications in the current era of energy crisis.
Perspective Chapter: An Overview of Hydroponic Cultivation for Sustainable Food Production
Authors: Lewis Ngcobo Bonga , Phungula Nokuzola , Ngcobo Philile , Maninjwa Zandile
Published: December 2024

Global food security is increasingly challenged by unpredictable climatic conditions and population growth. Currently, most farmers rely on soil-based cultivation methods for food production. The limitations of this approach mainly include high dependence on the seasonal changes and chemical additives. These limitations suggest that traditional cultivation methods may not be sufficient to supply the world’s food needs in the future. As a result, alternative, sustainable food production methods are needed. Hydroponic technology has emerged as a promising alternative, allowing for improved food production at both local and commercial scales. This review article, therefore, explores the potential of hydroponic systems to support plant growth and further looks at the performance of various crops in hydroponic systems. The key findings from the literature point out that while lettuce is still a common food crop produced hydroponically, herbs, certain fruits and medicinal plants are also gaining popularity. The review also exposed a gap in the research regarding the impact of hydroponic systems on health-promoting compounds and secondary metabolites on plant species. In addition, the review provides evidence that hydroponic cultivation accelerates plant growth as compared to soil-based cultivation methods. Finally, the review highlights the role of technology in optimizing hydroponic practices.
Lumbar Fusion for Spondylosis: Indications and Techniques for Interbody Fusion, Comparing TLIF, PLIF, Extreme Lateral, ALIF and Oblique/Approach
Authors: Dhamija Bhoresh , Tominey Steven
Published: December 2024

Advances in medicine have resulted in an aging population with improved survival for a wide spectrum of pathology. With this, there is an increased incidence of degenerative disc disease, facet joint disease, central, lateral and foraminal stenosis. The biomechanical stresses on the lumbar spine producing back pain with a combination of radicular and claudicant symptoms. It is well recognized that lumbar interbody fusion can help to provide mechanical stability, to produce an indirect decompression of neural structures with an improvement in back and leg pain, restoration of lumbar lordosis with deformity correction. The current study aims to review the literature to produce a comprehensive analysis of the common techniques used, Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF), Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF), Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF), Oblique/Anterior To Psoas and Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion. We review the indications, the nuances in surgical technique with the risks and benefits of each.
La creación de marionetas con objetos como herramienta para reflexionar sobre perspectiva de género. Un estudio de caso aplicado en Educación Primaria
Authors: Sánchez-Duque Carmen Gloria , Barros Rodríguez Franciso
Published: December 2024

El teatro en la educación promueve el desarrollode la creatividad, la conciencia corporal, espacialy emocional de los estudiantes a través deestrategias como el juego dramático, la dramatizacióny lenguajes escénicos como el teatro deformas animadas. La presente propuesta educativaha tenido por objetivo evaluar cómo losniños y las niñas de 3° de primaria de un colegioen España, son capaces de reflexionar sobreperspectivas de género mediante un proceso decreación de marionetas con objetos. Esta experienciade aula se asienta en la metodología deestudio de caso, siendo el trabajo colaborativola base del proceso formativo. Los resultadosmuestran la eficacia de las estrategias empleadas,la satisfacción de los participantes, eldesarrollo del pensamiento crítico en referenciaa la identidad e igualdad de género y la mejoraen las relaciones interpersonales. Se concluyeque la creación de marionetas con objetos esuna estrategia eficaz en el desarrollo de competenciascomunicativas, creativas, sociales y emocionales,siendo la reflexión sobre cuestiones degénero el eje motivador de toda la propuesta.
اختلاف العقيدة بين الكاثوليك وشهود يهوه عقيدتي الإيمان بالمسيح و بروح القدس انموذجا
Authors: محمد وضاح علي
Published: December 2024

الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على المبعوث رحمة للعالمين أبي القاسم محمد (ص) وعلى آلهِ الطيبين الطاهرين وأصحابهِ المنتجبين، وبعد..إن الديانة المسيحية لم تسلم كحال غيرها من الديانات كالديانة اليهودية من أيدي بعض المنتمين إليها، فلم يلبث أمر الدعوة المسيحية من بعد المسيح (عاتَلم) حتى أخرجوها بإفراطهم وتفريطهم من جوهر الرسالة الإلهية، إلى ديانة اختلط فيها (الواقع بالخيال)، وقد نص كتاب اللّٰه الكريم في إيضاح فقرة ما قام بهِ بعض المنتسبين إلى المسيح (عليتَا) من تغير العقائد والتعاليم، وإدخالهم في الدين ما ليس فيهِ، قال عز وجل: (وَقَالَتِ ٱلْيَهُودُ عُزَيْرُ ابْنُ اللَّهِ وَقَالَتِ النَّصَرَى ٱلْمَسِيحُ آبْنُ ٱللَّهِ ذَلِكَ قَوْلُهُم بِأَفْوَاهِهِمْ يُضَهِنُونَ قَوْلَ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُواْ مِن قَبْلُ قَتَلَهُمُ اللَّهُ أَنَّى يُؤْفَكُونَ) (التوبة:٣٠)، مُوضحاً أن هؤلاء المُدعين زوراً بأنهم وارثي المسيح (ع) قد تأثروا بالعقائد الوضعية البعيدة عن العقائد الإلهية، مما سبب اختلافا بين طوائف نفس الديانة المسيحية.
PERAN HIJAB DALAM MEMBENTUK KARAKTER PERCAYA DIRI PADA PEREMPUAN MUSLIMAH (Studi Kasus pada Mahasiswi STAI Ma’had Aly Al-Hikam Malang)
Authors: Istikomah Rohmah , Mauizhatul Hasanah Afifah
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran hijab dalam membentuk karakter percaya diri pada perempuan muslimah, khususnya pada mahasiswi STAI Ma’had Aly Al-Hikam Malang. Hijab tidak hanya dilihat sebagai kewajiban agama, tetapi juga sebagai simbol identitas diri dan ekspresi pribadi yang memperkuat rasa percaya diri. Dalam penelitian ini, penulis menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus, di mana data diperoleh melalui wawancara mendalam dan observasi terhadap mahasiswi yang mengenakan hijab. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Hijab sebagai Identitas dan Simbol Religius, (2) Hijab dalam Pembentukan Karakter Percaya Diri, (3) Pengaruh Sosial dan Gaya Hidup, dan (4) Pengaruh Hijab terhadap Interaksi Sosial dan Akademik. Dengan demikian, hijab tidak hanya sekadar penutup aurat, tetapi juga memainkan peran penting dalam membentuk karakter percaya diri pada perempuan muslimah di era modern ini.
THE EFFECT OF ADDING SURFACTANTS TO TOP COAT FINISHING ON THE APPEARANCE OF WHITE SPOT DEFECTS ON STEERING WHEEL LEATHER
Authors: Oktaviyana Endah , Adetya Nais Pinta , Anggriyani Emiliana
Published: December 2024

The aim of this research is to determine the effect of using surfactant in the top coat layer on the appearance of white spot defects on the steering wheel leather. The appearance of white spot defects in the top coat layer is not expected because it disturbs the aesthetics of the skin and has the effect of uneven color on the skin surface, so the appearance of white spot defects must be prevented. The raw materials used in this research were 4 pieces of crust cowhide, with a thickness of 1.1-1.4 mm and an area of ​​1 sqft taken from 4 pieces of full hide leather. The main chemical used is non-ionic surfactant. The addition of non-ionic surfactant to the top coat layer was carried out with varying percentages of 0.5%, 1%, 1.5% and 2%. The tests carried out were organoleptic tests and physical tests. The results of the organoleptic test with the addition of 0.5% surfactant still showed white spot defects, whereas with the addition of 1%, 1.5% and 2% surfactant it met customer standards. The results of the physical test with the addition of 1% and 1.5% surfactant showed that the color fastness test did not fade, while with the addition of 2% the results obtained faded.
RESULT QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF SHEEP SKIN GOLF GLOVES TANNING BASED ON THERMAL AND MICROBIAL RESISTANCE
Authors: Retmaningrum Chorynur , Udkhiyati Mustafidah , Nurbalia Elis
Published: December 2024

The limited availability of domestic raw materials has encouraged the leather tanning industry to import raw materials from various countries. The condition of skin raw materials imported from abroad is generally in the form of pickle or wet blue-like (skin that has been chrome tanned in small amounts (1.5% (w/w)). Industry concerns regarding the adequacy of tanning degree on wet blue-like skin conducing the treatment being carried out using the same method and amount of tanning agent for both pickle and wet blue-like skin. Thus, potentially causing excessive use of chrome. This research compares the effect of tanning treatment on thermal and microbial resistance as well as physical characteristics of glove leather with wet blue-like skin raw materials. Based on the research results, it is known that treatment without re-chroming produces lower thermal and microbial resistance than treatment with re-chroming. However, the formulation without re-chroming treatment on wet blue-like skin can be recommended for application considering that the results obtained have characteristics in accordance with the requirements according to SNI 06-0777-1996. The application without re-chroming formulations can enable produce efficiency due to the use of less chrome and faster operational times. Still, adjustments need to be made regarding handling to prevent the growth of microorganisms. This is because the probability of growth of microorganisms when applying formulations without tanning is higher than formulations with tanning.
LABORATORY SCALE OF RAYON FIBER MANUFACTURING: MANUAL STIRRING AND STIRRING USING A MAGNETIC STIRRER
Authors: Nurhidayati Dewi , Warmiati  , Wijayanti
Published: December 2024

Laboratory scale production of rayon fiber has been carried out using manual stirring and a magnetic stirrer. The aim of this research is to compare rayon fiers produced through manual stirring and magnetic stirrer stirring. Experiments on making rayon on a laboratory scale are carried out for educational purposes which often have obstacles due to the limited availability of mixing equipment, such as magnetic stirrer. The method used in making rayon in this research is through the formation of cuprammonium ions. The results show that there is no significant difference between rayon produced manual stirring and magnetic stirrer stirring. It means that the manual mixing can be applied in the learning process for making rayon due in order to get around the limitations of available mixing equipments.
Hubungan Dukungan Sosial terhadap Pengelolaan Emosi Marah (Anger Management) pada Siswa Kelas X MAN 1 Kota Padang
Authors: Hidayati Miskatul , Rahmadhani Amalia , Effendi Vevriyani , Iqbal Muhammad , Hidayati Izzanil
Published: December 2024

The aim of this research is to reveal whether there is a relationship between social support and students' ability to manage anger, especially for class X students at MAN 1 Padang City. This research uses a quantitative approach with a correlational research design. The sample used was 186 students selected through random sampling techniques (random sampling). The research instrument is a questionnaire with a Likert scale. The data was analyzed using the product moment correlation technique. Based on the results of the analysis, no significant relationship was found between the level of social support and students' ability to control anger, with a correlation of 0.093 and a significance of 0.210. Most students have social support and the ability to manage angry emotions at a moderate level. These results emphasize the importance of awareness in building healthy social relationships to be more effective in managing negative emotions such as anger.
Metode pembebanan langsung dan harga pokok penjualan (Studi kasus GB Kitchen Manado)
Authors: Tampongangoi Yunlika , Pontoh Winston , Maradesa Djeini
Published: December 2024

The direct assignment method is a method of determining the cost of production that only takes into account production costs that are directly related to the production process. This research aims to determine the application of the direct charging method and cost of goods sold at GB Kitchen Manado. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The research results show that the calculation of the cost of goods manufactured by GB Kitchen is higher compared to the direct charging method, which results in the calculation of the cost of goods sold. For the chocolate cheese pastry roll product, the direct charge method produces a total cost of production of IDR 18,120,576, while the cost of goods sold is IDR 17,848,776. For chocolate snail cake products, the total cost of production is IDR 7,114,432, and the cost of goods sold is IDR 7,009,530.
Implementasi Kendali Mutu Pada Produksi Sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Mutu Produk Pada Konveksi Koleksi Hilwa Collection
Authors: Wiyono Joko , Khotimah Nur
Published: December 2024

Jenis penelitian yang dilakukan adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Metode pengumpulan data melibatkan wawancara dan dokumentasi terkait dengan "Pelaksanaan Quality Control untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Produk yang Digunakan di Konveksi Hilwa Collection". Penulis melakukan wawancara dengan pemilik dan karyawan sebagai upaya menggali informasi mengenai pelaksanaan Quality Control produksi, kualitas produk perusahaan, dan sejauh mana penerapan Quality Control bertujuan mencapai kualitas produk optimal. Penelitian ini melibatkan beberapa tahap atau proses produksi, termasuk proses pemotongan, bordir atau sablon, penjahitan, penyelesaian, dan finishing.
Motivasi dilakukannya penelitian ini adalah tingginya persaingan di industri konveksi saat ini, yang mendorong perlunya pengendalian kualitas (Quality Control) guna meningkatkan mutu produk di Konveksi Hilwa Collection agar dapat bersaing efektif dengan pesaing lainnya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menilai pelaksanaan Quality Control dalam meningkatkan kualitas produk di Konveksi Hilwa Collection.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi pengendalian kualitas (quality control) dari tahap penyediaan bahan baku hingga proses finishing di Konveksi Hilwa Collection telah memenuhi standar dan spesifikasi perusahaan. Diharapkan bahwa Konveksi Hilwa Collection dapat terus memperbaiki pengendalian kualitas sepanjang rantai produksi, mengurangi tingkat cacat atau kerusakan pada produk, serta mempertahankan model, desain, dan berinovasi sesuai dengan keinginan konsumen. Hal ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kepuasan konsumen terhadap produk perusahaan, mendorong peningkatan daya beli, dan mempertahankan loyalitas pelanggan.
İklim Değişikliğinin Sosyal ve Ekonomik Yapı Üzerine Etkilerinin Genel Değerlendirmesi
Authors: Aydoğdu Mustafa Hakkı
Published: December 2024

İklim değişikliği, yalnızca çevresel bir kriz olmaktan öte, sosyal ve ekonomik yapılar üzerinde de derinlemesine etkiler yaratmaktadır. Artan sıcaklıklar, düzensiz yağış rejimleri, kuraklıklar ve deniz seviyesindeki yükselmeler, tarımsal üretimi, gıda güvenliğini ve su kaynaklarını tehdit ederken, bu durum kırsal kesimden göçlere, iş kayıplarına ve ekonomik dengesizliklere yol açmaktadır. Özellikle kırılgan topluluklar, iklim değişikliğinin olumsuz etkileriyle daha fazla karşı karşıya kalmakta ve yoksulluk, eşitsizlik gibi sosyal sorunlar derinleşmektedir. İklim değişikliğinin etkileri küresel ölçekte hissedilse de, her bölgenin kendi sosyo-ekonomik yapısına göre farklı sonuçlar doğurması kaçınılmazdır. Bu bağlamda, iklim değişikliğinin sosyal ve ekonomik yapı üzerindeki etkilerini anlamak, gelecekte sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedefleri doğrultusunda alınacak önlemler için kritik öneme sahiptir. Bu çalışmada konuyla ilgili olan tarafların, kurumların ve araştırmacıların yapmış oldukları çalışmalar, öngörüler ile raporlarından faydalanılmış ve seçilen başlıklarda genel çerçeve verilmiştir. Hem küresel hem de yerel ölçekte daha fazla işbirliği ve yatırım, iklim değişikliğinin olumsuz etkilerini azaltmada kritik bir rol oynayacaktır. Tüm taraflar için iklim değişikliğiyle mücadele bir tercih değil, zorunluluktur.
“Çevre Tarihi” Perspektifinden “İklim Değişikliği”
Authors: Yenigün İbrahim
Published: December 2024

Günümüzü olduğu kadar geleceğimizi de oldukça yakından ve derinden ilgilendiren küresel sorunlar arasında kuşkusuz çevre sorunları önde gelmektedir. Gezegenimizin varoluşuyla eş zamanlı başlayan çevre sorunları, insanla birlikte artmış, yüzyılımızda ise en tehlikeli seviyelere ulaşmıştır. Tek düşünen canlı olma yeteneğine sahip insanoğlunun, gelinen durumun baş aktörü olması ise oldukça düşündürücüdür. Çünkü insan, aynı zamanda bu donanımı sayesinde geçmişinden ders çıkarabilecek ve geleceğine yön verebilecek yeteneğe sahiptir. Bu gereksinimden hareketle farklı disiplinlerin bir araya gelerek ve insanlık tarihine çevreci perspektiften yaklaşarak çözümler üretmeye çalıştıkları yeni bir uzmanlık alanı olan “Çevre Tarihi” doğmuştur. Bu heyecan verici ve etkili yeni yaklaşım, tarihteki örnek uygulamaları bizlere sunarak ilham kaynağı olmakta, alınacak önemli dersleri ise hem günümüz hem de yarınlarımız için gözler önüne sermektedir. Dolayısıyla hem bireysel hem de toplumsal çevre duyarlılığının oluşumunda büyük etkiye sahip Çevre Tarihi uzmanlık alanından, insanlığın küresel problemi olan iklim değişikliği için de faydalanmak yerinde bir yaklaşımdır. Zira varlığıyla ve dolaylı sonuçlarıyla tehdit boyutunu her geçen gün arttıran iklim değişikliği sorunu, tüm canlı yaşamının sonunu getirebilecek potansiyeldedir. Tüm bu gerekçelerden hareketle bölümde; iklim değişikliği krizi, çevre tarihi açısından ele alınmış ve özellikle toplumsal çevre duyarlılığına katkı sağlaması amaçlanmıştır.
Ekolojik Sanat
Authors: Yıldız Serap
Published: December 2024

Günümüzde insan, bir yandan üzerinde yaşadığı dünyanın en büyük yıkıcısı durumuna gelmiştir, diğer yandan ise bu yıkımı engellemek üzere pek çok koldan önlem almaya çabalamaktadır. Ekolojik bilinç olarak ele alınan bu çabanın bir gereği de toplumların daha çok bilinçlenmesi ve farkındalıklarının artmasıdır. Bu bilinçlenme ve farkındalık sürecinin önemli elemanlarından biri de sanattır. Çünkü sanatın toplumsal değişim aracı olarak, etkili bir işlevselliği vardır. Ekolojik bilinç, sanat ve doğa etkileşiminin sonuçlarından biri de sanatın çağdaş temalarından biri olan ekolojik sanattır. Ekolojik sanat, izleyicileri doğa üzerine düşünmeye, duyarlı olmaya ve bu konularda eyleme geçmeye teşvik ederek, sürdürülebilir bir yaşam ve çevre dostu teknolojilerin önemini ortaya koymaktadır. Sanatçılar günümüzde, doğal kaynakların tükenmesi, iklim değişikliği, biyoçeşitliliğin kaybı gibi ekosistemin en çok bozulduğu konulara dikkat çekmektedirler. Bu bağlamda sanatçılar, doğal malzemelerin kullanımı ve üretim süreçlerinde çevre dostu tekniklerin geliştirilmesi ile çevresel adalet ve sürdürülebilirlik konularında toplumsal bilinci yükseltme amacındadırlar. Bu çalışmada, 1960'larda Land Art akımı ile başlayan, 1980'lerden sonra ise çevresel sorunlara daha etkili bir şekilde odaklanan ekolojik sanatın, tanımı ve temel kavramları, öne çıkan sanatçılar ve eserleri üzerinden ele alınacaktır. Böylelikle ekolojik sanatın doğa ile sanatı nasıl bütünleştirdiği ve çağdaş toplumların çevre sorunlarıyla yüzleşmesinde nasıl bir rol oynadığı incelenecektir.
İklim Değişikliğinin Ani Taşkınlara Etkisi
Authors: Şenol Halil İbrahim
Published: December 2024

İklim değişikliğinin ani taşkınlar üzerindeki etkisi, yağış sıklığı ve yoğunluğunda, kar erimesinde ve atmosferik dolaşım düzenindeki değişikliklerde kayda değer bir artışla birlikte son yıllarda giderek daha belirgin hale gelmiştir. Sıcaklıklar yükseldikçe atmosferik nem tutma oranı artmakta ve bu da aşırı hava olaylarının yaşanma olasılığının artmasına neden olmaktadır. Bu süreçlerin tarım, altyapı ve insan yaşamı üzerinde önemli ekonomik ve sosyal etkileri vardır. Türkiye'de Karadeniz Bölgesi ve Akdeniz Havzası, coğrafi ve iklimsel özellikleri nedeniyle ani taşkınların olumsuz etkilerine karşı özellikle hassastır. Ani taşkınların yıkıcı potansiyeli, sağlam bir yerel altyapının yokluğunda meydana geldiklerinde daha da artmaktadır. Bu çalışma, iklim değişikliğinin tetiklediği ani taşkınların mekanizmalarını detaylı bir şekilde incelemektedir. Bölgesel yorumlamalar ve vaka çalışmalarıyla desteklenen çalışma, sürdürülebilir arazi kullanımı, yeşil altyapı uygulamaları ve erken uyarı sistemlerinin risk yönetimindeki önemini vurgulamaktadır. Hem çevresel hem de insani kayıpları en aza indirmek için doğal taşkın koruma stratejilerinin ve teknolojik yeniliklerin kullanılması zorunludur. Çalışma, iklim değişikliğiyle mücadelenin yalnızca teknik bir mesele değil, aynı zamanda sosyal bir sorumluluk olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır.
Çevresel Kalite ve Kurumsal Kalite İlişkisi: BRICS-T Üzerine Bir Uygulama
Authors: Olgun Mehmet Fırat
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışmada kurumsal kalite ve çevresel kalite arasındaki ilişki incelenmiştir. Brezilya, Rusya, Çin, Hindistan, Güney Afrika’nın yer aldığı BRISC üzerine bir uygulama yapılmıştır. Ayrıca Türkiye de analize dâhil edilmiştir. 2006-2022 dönemine ait veriler kullanılmıştır. Kurumsal kalite göstergesi olarak hükümet etkinliği çevresel kalite göstergesi olarak ise çevresel performans endeksi kullanılmıştır.  İki gösterge arasındaki ilişki Dumitrescu & Hurlin nedensellik analiziyle ortaya konulmuştur. Elde edilen sonuçlar hükümet kurumsal kaliteden çevresel kaliteye doğru tek yönlü bir nedensellik olduğunu göstermektedir. Dolayısıyla hükümet etkinliğinden çevresel performans endeksine doğru bir nedensellik ilişkisi söz konusudur. Ayrıca hükümet etkinliği ve çevresel performans endeksi arasında uzun dönemli bir ilişki mevcuttur.
Gestasyonel Diyabet ve Riskleri
Authors: Cengiz Zeynep
Published: December 2024

Gestasyonel Diyabet (GDM), gebelik sırasında gelişen, insülin direnci ve hiperglisemi ile karakterize bir metabolik bozukluktur. GDM, gebelikte artan plasental hormonlar ve inflamasyonla ilişkilidir. Risk faktörleri arasında obezite, ileri yaş, prediyabet öyküsü ve genetik yatkınlık yer alır. GDM, anne ve fetüs üzerinde birçok komplikasyona yol açabilir; en yaygın olanları makrozomi, doğum yaralanmaları, sezaryen doğum ve preeklampsi gibi sorunlardır. Ayrıca, doğum sonrası annede tip 2 diyabet gelişme riski artar.GDM tanısı için Amerikan Diyabet Birliği (ADA) ve Türkiye Endokrinoloji ve Metabolizma Derneği (TEMD) tarafından belirlenen kriterlere göre, ilk prenatal muayenede açlık plazma glukozu (APG) ve oral glukoz tolerans testi (OGTT) uygulanır. Tedavi, glisemik kontrol sağlanarak morbiditeyi azaltmayı amaçlar. Yaşam tarzı değişiklikleri ve medikal beslenme tedavisi ilk adım olarak uygulanır. Eğer bu yöntemler yetersiz kalırsa, insülin tedavisi gibi farmakolojik müdahaleler gerekebilir. Glikoz seviyelerinin düzenlenmesi, maternal ve fetal sağlığı iyileştirir, komplikasyon risklerini azaltır.
Respect for the Natural: A Resource When Values Are in Conflict
Authors: Somerville Margaret
Published: December 2024

Some time ago, I came to the conclusion that we were wasting our time trying to convince many young people that certain so-called “progressive values” were unethical or even just a bad idea for individuals and society, and that some “traditional values” merited reconsideration. Those who rejected these latter values saw them as having nothing good to offer, indeed, even harmful, entirely passé, outmoded, and superseded by the unprecedented discoveries of our new science. I proposed that we needed to take a new positive approach in communicating traditional values that saw what the new science revealed about the natural and Nature, including ourselves, as amazing, wondrous, and awesome. In short, I argued that, viewed correctly, new science and many old values were complementary, not in opposition. This approach requires people of all values persuasions to start our conversations about values from where we agree, in order to have an experience of belonging to the same moral universe. That experience gives a different tone to our disagreements, which arise when we explore where we disagree and why. This approach also requires identifying a large number of factors relevant to making decisions about ethics and detailed consideration of them. They include all our “human ways of knowing,” such as experiences of “amazement, wonder, and awe,” “examined emotions,” moral intuition, and so on. Note, these factors do not displace foundational ethical analysis, but are “add-ons” to it. This article focuses on one such factor. It examines and compares the role that a value of “respect for the natural” plays for people with traditional values and those with progressive values in their decision-making about ethics and, in each case, how it plays that role.
The Influence of Maternal and Child Characteristics with a History of Low Birth Weight (LBW) on Stunting Incidence in Toddlers in East Nusa Tenggara Province (Analysis of Riskesdas 2018 Data)
Authors: Sa'adah Inna Viva
Published: December 2024

Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem in children under five years of age characterized by shorter height than their peers. Low birth weight (LBW) is a public health indicator because it is closely related to mortality, morbidity and the incidence of malnutrition in children, one of which is stunting. Reducing the prevalence of stunting is one of the goals in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The prevalence of stunting in East Nusa Tenggara Province is 42.6% and the highest in Indonesia. This researche aims to determine socio-demographic factors, especially maternal characteristics and child characteristics, on the incidence of stunting with a history of LBW in toddlers aged 6-59 months in East Nusa Tenggara Province. The sample of this study was toddlers with a history of LBW who came from the 2018 riskesdas data. Data were analyzed using bivariate analysis with chisquare test and multivariate with binary logistic regression. Logistic regression results revealed that toddlers aged 12-36 months had a 0.27 times higher risk of stunting, while mothers working as farmers had a 0.29 times higher risk compared to other occupations. The research found significant associations between the mother's education (p=0.048), mother's occupation (p=0.023), and toddler's age (p=0.006) with stunting incidence. Maternal age and child gender showed no significant effects. These findings highlight the need for targeted nutritional interventions focusing on identified socio-demographic risk factors.
The Potential Of Instant Red Bean Porridge Phaseolus vulgaris L For MP-ASI Companion To Baby Growth
Authors: Rini Utami Cahyaning , Zakiyah Darojah Maftuhatuz , Utomo Deny
Published: December 2024

Phaseolus vulgaris L. are one of the plant-based food sources rich in nutrients and protein. Red beans contain protein (23.1%), carbohydrates (59.5%), calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and bioactive components such as flavonoids and phytosterols. Instant porridge is a complementary food for breastfeeding infants (known as MP-ASI) that is essential to meet the nutritional needs of babies during their growth phase. Red beans have the potential to be used as a raw material for making instant porridge as a complementary food for breastfeeding. Consuming red beans raw is not advisable, as they still contain several anti-nutritional compounds such as phytic acid, hemagglutinin, antitrypsin, and goitrogens that can hinder the digestion nutritional components. Therefore, a cooking process necessary to eliminate these anti-nutritional compounds, which can include soaking, boiling, and mold fermentation. The research design employed in this study is a literature review with a qualitative descriptive approach, utilizing content analysis methodology that references the analyzed journal manuscripts. Secondary data used in this literature review were obtained from previous research studies. The data sources utilized, namely articles and journals, were obtained from Google Scholar. The results of this literature review reveal the nutritional content present in instant red bean porridge and the potential of instant red bean porridge as a complementary food for breastfeeding. The nutritional content found in instant red bean porridge includes carbohydrates (49.95%), protein (18.79%), fiber (16.54%), and fat (1.20%). Furthermore, instant red bean porridge also contains various antioxidants such as flavonoids, tannins, saponins, triterpenoids, and coumarins.
The Legal Conflict In The Resolution of International Trade Disputes: A Comparison of Arbitration and Courts
Authors: Syahputra Fajar , Neviyana Erin , Syafaat Muh. Nur , Dikrurrahman Diky , Yusup Permana Deni
Published: December 2024

International trade disputes often involve parties from different countries with different legal systems, resulting in legal conflicts in their resolution. This article aims to analyze the comparison between two commonly used dispute resolution mechanisms, namely arbitration and court. Through a normative juridical approach and comparative analysis, this study examines the advantages and disadvantages of both methods in the context of international law. Arbitration is often chosen because it is more flexible, confidential, and allows the parties to choose a competent arbitrator. In contrast, dispute resolution through the courts tends to be more formal, with clearer enforcement power but often takes longer and is less flexible. The results of this study show that arbitration is superior in terms of time efficiency and privacy, while courts are stronger in terms of law enforcement in various jurisdictions. The study concludes that the choice between arbitration and the court depends largely on the nature of the dispute at hand, the preferences of the parties, as well as the prevailing jurisdiction.
Bem-estar laboral: estratégias e práticas para a promoção da saúde nas organizações brasileiras
Authors: Augusto Zacaib de Oliveira Danielle , Albertini da Silva Leite Giovana
Published: December 2024

Com a demanda por excelência imposta pelo mercado, as organizações perceberam que as pessoas são elementos essenciais, que dão vida ao trabalho; são elas que possuem a capacidade de tornar recursos estáticos em fontes produtivas. Neste contexto, muitos gestores têm se preocupado em valorizar seus empregados e criar as condições necessárias para o seu bom desempenho, bem-estar e realização pessoal. O objetivo do presente trabalho é realizar um levantamento em livros e publicações científicas sobre práticas de implementação e desenvolvimento de programas de saúde e bem-estar nas organizações brasileiras. Trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica que foi realizado um levantamento de artigos nos idiomas português e inglês, entre os anos 2013 a 2023, publicados nas bases de dados científicas PepsiCo (Periódicos eletrônicos em Psicologia), Scielo (Scientific Electronic Library Online) e Google acadêmico. Sendo assim percebe-se a importância da presença em ambientes de trabalho de fatores que proporcionem relações interpessoais positivas, empoderamento, uso das forças pessoais, informação e divulgação sobre o tema saúde mental, práticas de relaxamento, incentivo ao trabalho voluntário e reuniões de equipe com momentos de distração, para a efetiva fomentação de saúde e bem-estar laborais.
Develop predictive model for direct treatment cost of acute coronary syndrome using a neural network algorithm
Authors: Pho Nghia Van  , Dinh Hoang Yen  , Huynh Hai Duong  , Le Quan Nghiem
Published: December 2024

Background: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) accounts for half the global economic burden. Current models to predict the ACS treatment cost have low accuracy and high complexity. This study aimed to build a more accurate predictive model using a neural network algorithm. Objectives: 1) Survey the cost of treating ACS at research hospitals. 2) Analyze factors associated with total direct cost of treating ACS at research hospitals. 3) Build and assess a model that predicts the total direct cost of treating ACS at research hospitals. Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive analysis was conducted based on the electronic medical records of 496 ACS inpatients at Cho Ray and Bach Mai hospitals. Factors associated with the total direct cost were used as inputs to build the neural network model. The grid search tool and k-fold cross-validation were used to select the best set of hyperparameters.Results: Mean total direct cost per ACS patient per course was 75,443,006±52,443,599 VND. Gender, health insurance type, course duration, health status at discharge, and number of comorbidities influenced the cost and were used as model inputs. Regarding the best set of hyperparameters, the distribution was Laplace, the transfer function was rectifier with dropout, the loss function was Absolute, the number of neurons in each hidden layer was 40, the number of hidden layers was 2, the lasso value was 1.0E-5, the ridge value was 1.0E-3, and the rho value was 0.999. The training set root mean squared error (RMSE) (25,091,949 VND) was smaller than those of the validation and test sets (33,025,969 and 29,202,777 VND, respectively); the difference between total predicted and actual cost was not significant, indicating that the optimization and regularization criteria were reached. Conclusions: The predictive model has relatively high accuracy and may be applicable in real-world settings. The model should be continuously enhanced to improve predictions and expanded to other patient groups based on big medical data.
Integrated Policy Frameworks for Managing Malaria and Anemia Co-Morbidities in Africa: Analyzing Current Policies and Strengthening Healthcare Systems for Dual Disease Burden Management
Authors:   School of Nursing Sciences Kampala International University Uganda, Christine Apio
Published: December 2024

Malaria and anemia are significant, interlinked public health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa, disproportionately affecting children and pregnant women. Malaria, primarily due to Plasmodium falciparum infection, frequently leads to anemia by reducing red blood cell levels through hemolysis, contributing to a substantial dual disease burden. Currently, healthcare policies in many African nations tend to address these conditions separately, often resulting in inefficiencies and missed opportunities for co-treatment. This review examines existing policies across African countries to manage malaria and anemia comorbidities and advocates for integrated policy frameworks that enhance the concurrent prevention and treatment of both conditions. Key policy analysis highlights gaps in single-disease approaches and emphasizes the value of unified strategies to optimize healthcare resources, strengthen system resilience, and improve patient outcomes. The review also explores the challenges in implementing integrated frameworks, such as limited resources, policy fragmentation, and training needs, and recommends actionable strategies, including policy harmonization, infrastructure investment, data-driven monitoring, and community-based initiatives. Case studies from Uganda and Tanzania illustrate successful integrated approaches, demonstrating improved healthcare accessibility and patient outcomes. By advancing integrated policies, African countries can build sustainable healthcare systems, mitigate disease burdens, and support long-term socioeconomic development.

Keywords: Malaria, Anemia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Co-morbidity, Integrated policy frameworks, Uganda, Tanzania.
Reseña de libro: Territorios para la vida. Mujeres en defensa de sus bienes naturales y por la sostenibilidad de la vida
Authors: Reyes Ángeles Anel , Vázquez Ibarra Cynthia
Published: December 2024

El libro Territorios para la vida. Mujeres en defensa de sus bienes naturales y por la sustentabilidad para la vida es una obra colectiva impulsada por el Grupo Tierra del Centro de Estudios Superiores de México y Centroamérica (CESMECA) de la Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas (UNICACH), que ilustra la lucha histórica y cotidiana de las mujeres indígenas y campesinas en defensa de sus derechos y en protección de sus territorios, con el objetivo de afianzar sus movimientos visibilizar la importancia que tienen las redes colectivas en Centroamérica. Los autores dan voz a una serie de relatos que permiten dar cuenta del papel histórico de las mujeres indígenas en la vida comunitaria y como se ha visto trasgredido por la industria y el sistema consumista y degradante del capitalismo.
Mujeres y cuidado: su cuerpo dejarán
Authors: Morales Amador Italia Zafiro
Published: December 2024

En Su cuerpo dejarán Alejandra Eme Vázquez propicia una reflexión dialógica sobre la visión utilitaria en los mensajes discursivos y demandantes que relegan a las mujeres al oficio de cuidar y proteger a los demás.
AAAS personalized medicine meeting webcast
Authors: Turner Stephen
Published: December 2024

AAAS and the Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) are holding three 2-day meetings in Washington DC on personalized medicine, addressing the scientific discoveries, business models, and policy changes that are necessary to develop personalized treatments and diagnostics.
Resources for Pathway Analysis, Functional Annotation, and Interactome Reconstruction with Omics Data
Authors: Turner Stephen
Published: December 2024

I just read a helpful paper on pathway analysis and interactome reconstruction: Tieri, P., Fuente, A. D., Termanini, A., & Franceschi, C. (2011). Integrating Omics Data for Signaling Pathways, Interactome Reconstruction, and Functional Analysis. In

Bioinformatics for Omics Data, Methods in Molecular Biology, vol.
Sharing Genomics Data: NIH Data Sharing Policies Past, Present, and Future
Authors: Turner Stephen
Published: December 2024

This looks like an interesting and relevant webinar for anyone receiving federal funding for genetics projects.
Creating shared value as a framework for responsible application of artificial intelligence in Serbia
Authors: Bulatović Gordana
Published: December 2024

This paper proposes a model of creating shared value as a framework for responsible application of artificial intelligence in Serbia, taking into account key social and economic challenges brought by this technology. The work relies on analysis of existing literature in the fields of artificial intelligence, creating shared value and Serbia's strategies for AI development. Key challenges and opportunities related to AI application in Serbia have been identified. The proposed model of creating shared value can provide a responsible and beneficial development of the AI sector in Serbia, considering the social and economic impacts of this technology.
Dindarlık ile Akademik Başarı Arasındaki İlişki: Üniversite Öğrencileri Üzerine Bir Alan Araştırması
Authors: Kalkan Seyidhan , Memiş Mustafa
Published: December 2024

Bu makalenin amacı, üniversite öğrencilerinde dindarlık ile akademik başarı düzeyi arasındaki ilişkiyi ortaya koymaktır. Araştırmanın evrenini, Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesinde okuyan öğrenciler oluşturmaktadır. Örneklem ise bu üniversitede eğitim gören 501 öğrenciden oluşmaktadır. Araştırmada veri toplama araçları olarak ise araştırmacının hazırladığı Kişisel Bilgi Formuyla üniversite öğrencilerinin demografik bilgilerine ilişkin verilere ulaşılmıştır. Katılımcıların akademik başarı düzeyleri için Üniversite Öğrencileri İçin Akademik Başarı Envanteri Ölçeği, dindarlık düzeyleri için Münchner Motivasyon Dindarlık Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada betimsel ve ilişkisel tarama modeli tercih edilmiştir. Katılımcılara ait verilerin toplanması, elektronik ortamda ulaştırılan online anket formları aracılığıyla sağlanmıştır. Veriler, SPSS istatistik programı kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmada iki grup karşılaştırmalarında bağımsız örneklem t testi, üç ve üzeri grup karşılaştırmalarında ise Anova tercih edilmiştir. Parametrik testlerin kullanıldığı durumlarda ise grup farklılıkları için post hoc testi uygulanmış ve grup farklarının tespiti için Bonferroni metodu kullanılmıştır. Motivasyonel din-darlık ile akademik başarı ve alt boyutları arasındaki ilişki ise Pearson korelasyon analiziyle değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda elde edilen bulgulara göre dindarlık ile demografik değişkenler arasındaki ilişkinin sonuçları şöyledir: Cinsiyet değişkenine göre yapı-lan karşılaştırmalarda, kadınların erkeklerden daha dindar olduğu ortaya konulmuştur. Fakülte değişkenine göre yapılan analizde, Eğitim Fakültesi, Fen ve Edebiyat Fakültesi ile İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesinin, Hukuk Fakültesi ve İletişim Fakültesine göre daha dindar olduğu tespit edilmiştir. İlahiyat Fakültesi öğrencilerinin diğer fakülte öğrencilerine kıyasla daha dindar olma eğiliminde olduğu, ancak Eğitim Fakültesi ve Fen Edebiyat Fakültesi ile İlahiyat Fakültesi arasında anlamlı bir fark bulunmadığı tespit edilmiştir. Sınıf düzeyi değişkenine göre yapılan karşılaştırmada, 1., 2. ve 3. sınıf öğrencilerinin 4. ve 5. sınıf öğrencilerinden daha dindar olduğu bulgusu elde edilmiştir. Üniversite öğrencilerinin akademik başarı düzeyleri ile demografik değişkenleri arasında yapılan karşılaştırmalarda cinsiyet ve sınıf değişkeninin akademik başarı düzeyi üzerinde anlamlı düzeyde bir farklılaşma ortaya çıkarmadığı tespit edilmiştir. Fakülte değişkeninde ise Fen ve Edebiyat Fakültesi ile İletişim Fakültesinin, İlahiyat Fakültesi ve Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesinden daha başarılı olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
ANALYSIS OF AL-MUQOBALAH IN SURAH AR-RAHMAN IN STUDYING THE BEAUTY OF LANGUAGE
Authors: Khairani Bebi , Harahap Dita Andini , Aswani Rahma , Al-Rasyid Harun
Published: December 2024

This research aims to analyze the use of al-muqabalah (contradictions of meaning) in Surah Ar-Rahman. Al-muqabalah is a form of the beauty of the language of the Koran which is included in the study of the science of balaghah. The method used is a qualitative approach to the type of library research. The research's primary data is the verses of Surah Ar-Rahman which contain muqabalah elements, while the secondary data comes from balaghah books and related literature. Data collection techniques use documentation and literature study methods. The findings of the research indicate that Surah Ar-Rahman contains various forms of muqabalah, such as the muqabalah between verses of nature, the muqabalah contrasting worldly and afterlife blessings, as well as the muqabalah between paradise and hell. The application of muqabalah in this surah aims to enhance the meaning, clarify the purpose of the verses, and highlight significant messages within the surah. This study is anticipated to offer a deeper insight into the rhetorical style of the Qur'an, especially regarding the use of muqabalah in Surah Ar-Rahman. translit ke bahasa indonesia