bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Information and Communication Technologies for Nursing Education: Challenges and Proposals for Higher Education
Authors: Zambrano Garcés Rosa María , Pogyo Morocho Marcia Verónica , Molina Calle Carmen Victoria
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Information and Communication Technologies have emerged as prominent tools in the educational field, especially in the training of Nursing students. Although their contribution to the development of skills and competencies is undeniable, it is crucial to recognize that, on their own, they cannot ensure the effective transmission of fundamental aspects such as professional ethics and team collaboration, essential aspects to offer quality health care. In this sense, the challenges and proposals that computer tools offer for higher education in Nursing were examined.Methods: an exhaustive review of the scientific literature was carried out, consulting various databases recognized in the academic field such as Scopus, PubMed, SciELO, Pro Sciences and Google Scholar.Results: the impact that technology and communication has achieved in nursing education is relevant, considering that it generates confidence in the execution of its practical application in the teaching-learning process.Conclusions: the training of Nursing professionals with updated technology recognizes the challenges they face, which maximizes the benefits of technology both in higher education and in clinical practice, ensuring optimal service provision for the educational society
Improving Organizational Medical Care for Patients with Idiopathic Macular Hole: Impact on Quality of Life and Effectiveness of Modern Treatment Protocols
Authors: Kyrykbayev Dastan , Amanzhanovna Oteulieva Marfuga , Mukhamedzhanovna Auezova Ardak , Kairatovna Zhurgumbayeva Gulnar
Published: July 2024

Introduction: IMH causes loss of central vision and it restricts the activities of a patient, therefore posing a threat to the patient’s quality of life. Modern developments in surgical interventions as well as the organization of medical care enhance the effectiveness of treatment while a detailed analysis of it is needed.Objective: consequently, the purpose of this particular research is to examine organizational medical care among the specified population of patients with IMH, in regard to their quality of life and the efficacy of contemporary treatment regimens.Method: to accomplish this, the current study applied narrative synthesis strategies and reviewed literature on IMH diagnosis, management for surgical solutions, and patient outcomes. This assessment encompassed previous and current therapy methods together with patient enlightenment and follow-up with impact on vision clarity and general quotient.Results: from the current review, it was evident that surgeons are now using facilities such as small-gauge vitrectomy and pharmaceutical substances including ocriplasmin, which enhance macular hole closure rates and near visual acuity levels. Teaching has been done to patients/clients and organized follow-ups as part of the organizational care to improve quality of life as perceived by patients from follow-up questionnaires representing a significant improvement in visual function and activities.Conclusion: this paper outlines that patients with IMH require a structured and coordinated, cross-professional approach to its management in conjunction with contemporary surgery revealing drastic enhancements to visual acuity levels and the overall wellbeing of a patient
Financial Management and Tax Development for knowledge transfer in circular economy projects
Authors: Zambrano Roldan Karen Estefanía , Basantez Sánchez Jenny Esthefanía , Franco Menéndez John Alexis Franco
Published: July 2024

The circular economy offers a sustainable model that aims to maximize resource reuse and minimize waste. This article explores, through a documentary review methodology, financial management and tax development as essential tools to facilitate knowledge transfer in circular economy projects. The need to optimize financing models that include tax incentives, public funding, and private investment mechanisms is highlighted. Additionally, the importance of international collaboration and innovative governance models is emphasized to overcome financial and legal barriers while promoting broader adoption of circular practices. Education and continuous training are also crucial in preparing a conscious and skilled workforce in sustainability principles. This comprehensive approach is essential for the implementation and scalability of the circular economy across various industrial sectors, as well as the promotion of sustainable development and a culture of environmental responsibility
The mediametaphor of contemporary Ukrainian theatre (based on specialised printed publications of the period of Independence)
Authors: Galatska Valentyna , Dashko Natalia , Zharko Svitlana , Kornilova Kateryna , Tiahlo Liubov
Published: July 2024

Introduction: theatre, as an art form, is intricately intertwined with the contemporary media landscape, playing a crucial role in shaping cultural and social values, and influencing the perception and interpretation of significant societal events.
Objectives: the relevance of this study is determined by the need to explore the mediametaphor of theatre as an instrument defining images, ideas, and concepts transmitted through the media space. The aim of the research is to uncover the significance of mediametaphor in Ukrainian theatre based on periodicals created during the Independence era: “Kino-Teatr”, “Ukrainskyi Teatr”, “Proscenium”, “Teatralna Besida” and “Teatr Plus”.
Method: the article is grounded in theoretical methods such as analytical, content analysis, comparative, and generalisation methods.
Results: the research results indicate that the media space allows theatre arts to connect with the audience through various formats, including video transmissions, interactive online performances, and social media. These formats are characteristic of media communication in theatrical centers in all major cities of the country: in Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro. This expands the possibilities of communication and interaction for the audience with the theatrical process, shaping their understanding and perception of art. In this context, the mediametaphor of theatre becomes an instrument defining images, ideas, and concepts conveyed to the audience through the media space.
Conclusions: the article makes a significant contribution to the scientific literature on theatre journalism and cultural studies, broadening the understanding of these concepts in the modern Ukrainian context
Americanisation: The deterioration of British English
Authors: Przemyslaw Kanecki
Published: July 2024

The study of the influence of American English on British English is necessary to understand both the short-term and long-term prospects for the development of global English in the world and the linguistic changes associated with the world’s national languages. The purpose of study was to examine the key differences in vocabulary, grammar, orthoepy, and spelling between American English and British English. The principal methods used in the study were comparative, analytical, synthetic, and statistical analysis, as well as elements of lexical, grammatical, orthoepic, and spelling analysis. The study examined the use of English in education in the context of the linguistic landscape of Europe, specifically Poland. Considering the statistical data, it was concluded that the americanization of the English-speaking space continues and leads to a gradual simplification of grammatical orthographic and orthoepic patterns of British English. Globalization and technological advancements today present two possible scenarios for the development of English: linguistic convergence between British and American English or complete separation of these varieties. The study noted that the influence of American English on the educational environment in Poland is high, but the study of the global language is based on British standards. In the long run, the impact of americanization will increase not only on British English, but also on national languages, which may lead to the spread of pidgin (American-Polish). This study can be used in the research of linguistic patterns in historical dynamics, Americanized regional varieties of English, and monitoring of the linguistic situation in the world
Effect Of Receivable Turnover And Inventory Turnover On Profit Margin In Pt. Nippon Indosari Corpindo, Tbk
Authors: Andriyani Ima , Amri Ulil , Sianipar Firdaus , Hutabarat Rusmida JH
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of Receivable Turn Over and Inventory Turn Over on Profit Margin of PT. Nippon Indosari Corpindo, Tbk. The variables used in this research are Receivable Turn Over and Inventory Turn Over, Profit Margin. The population in this research is financial reports for a period of five years in the form of quarterly data. The type of research used is quantitative. The research techniques used are multiple linear regression, hypothesis testing, F test and t test.   The regression results to obtain Profit Margin are influenced by Receivable Turn Over and Inventory Turn Over. The results of the hypothesis test, namely the F test, showed that there was a simultaneous influence of Receivable Turn Over and Inventory Turn Over on Profit Margin, while the t test results of the Receivable Turn Over variable partially had a significant influence on Profit Margin as well as the Inventory Turn Over variable partially having an influence on Profit Margins.
ANALISIS PELAKSANAAN MONITORING NASABAH PEMBIAYAAN BANK PEMBIAYAAN RAKYAT SYARIAH AMANAH UMMAH, KABUPATEN BOGOR, JAWA BARAT, PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Rafiduddin  , Trihantana Rully , Kusumaningrum Ria
Published: July 2024

Sejak masa pandemi covid-19, penurunan kegiatan usaha nasabah BPRS Amanah Ummah berdampak pada kemampuan membayar kewajiban angsuran atau munculnya pembiayaan bermasalah, sehingga proses monitoring pembiayaan berjalan lebih ketat dari biasanya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis dan mengetahui jalannya kegiatan monitoring pembiayaan di BPRS Amanah Ummah serta cara penyelesaian pembiayaan bermasalah. Metode penelitian yang digunakan pada pednelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif. Metode kualitatif adalah sebuah metode penelitian yang menghasilkan data deskriptif berupa hasil tertulis atau lisan dari orang atau perilaku yang dapat melihat dan memperhatikan sebuah hasil penelitian. Dengan penelitian ini bisa diambil kesimpulan bahwa fungsi monitoring pembiayaan di BPRS Amanah Ummah berjalan dengan baik. Karena, meskipun berada dalam masa pandemi, ratio npf masih berada dalam batas normal atau 1% ≤ yaitu 3,74% pada tahun 2020 dan 2,83% pada tahun 2021.
Factores relacionados a la trata de personas: caso Perú
Authors: Bustamante Maita Sherly Tania , Villanueva Altamirano Edwin Wilson
Published: July 2024

En 2023, los tratantes de personas recaudaron en Perú 1 300 millones de dólares. Este delito se remonta a la esclavitud de las sociedades antiguas. La unificación de su definición en el Protocolo de Palermo del año 2000 permitió la realización de investigaciones que explicaron sus dimensiones y consecuencias. Por lo tanto, en el presente estudio se efectuó una revisión de literatura mediante un enfoque cualitativo sobre las causas de la trata de personas, bajo el modelo ecológico de la violencia y la teoría racional de la elección. Los resultados muestran que tanto en Perú como en otros países este delito tiene causas anteriores y concomitantes de tipo económico, jurídico, social, cultural y sanitario.
Analysis of Regional Tax Management at The Regional Finance and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD) of Cirebon City
Authors: Nurfitriani Aurora , Pebriyanti Putri , Anand Dev
Published: July 2024

This research uses descriptive methods and qualitative approaches. The purpose of this study is to know, understand, and analyze the practice of the local tax implementation process as well as the obstacles that occur and efforts made in achieving regional tax management targets at the Regional Finance and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD) of Cirebon City. Data collection techniques are carried out by means of interviews with the field of Regional Revenue Planning, Development and Evaluation (PPEPD). By showing the results that, in practice, BPKPD has been in accordance with the implementation of tax management based on applicable regulations. However, there are still decreases in local taxes including billboard tax, street lighting tax, underground water tax, and PBB-P2. Thus, BPKPD needs to make efforts in optimizing its regional tax management. The efforts made are; Conduct socialization for taxpayers in fulfilling their obligations in paying taxes owed. In addition, conducting a supervision system (tapping box) as an effort to report taxpayers' business turnover. Efforts were made, to fulfill the utilization for the facilities and infrastructure of the City of Cirebon.
Design Transformation of The Industrial Relations Peace : Towards A Prosperous, Harmonious and Fair Work Relations Model In The Karawang Industry
Authors: Trikora Putra Fachmie Fardan
Published: July 2024

The minimum wage is one of the national strategic policies whose regulations are determined by the central government through laws and derivative regulations. The business problem faced by business actors in Karawang is the disruption of business operations due to the freeze that occurred during the minimum wage period at the district level. Even though discovery is a right as an Indonesian citizen, this research aims to initiate an industrial relations peace strategy for companies in Karawang to be able to carry out promotional, preventive, overcoming, and rehabilitative steps. This research focuses on the period 2019–2024 and analyzes the district minimum wage policy, which is accommodated by the Apindo Karawang Regency Leadership Council. The research methods used include literature studies, policy analysis, and interviews with relevant stakeholders such as business leaders, human resources managers, Government and Union Leaders . The results of the analysis highlight significant developments in the industrial relations paradigm in Karawang by identifying factors that influence welfare, harmony, and justice in work relations. The findings of this research provide in-depth insight into the impact of implementing minimum wages on the dynamics of industrial relations in companies in Karawang. This research provides a positive contribution to business as well as a better understanding of the strategies that can be used to achieve prosperous, harmonious, and fair working relationships in an industrial environment. It is hoped that the policy implications resulting from this thesis can provide guidance for stakeholders in developing steps that support the positive development of industrial relations in Karawang.
Financial Performance Analysis And Stock Valuation of PT Kimia Farma Tbk.
Authors: Wiranti Wiranti , Yudha Sudrajad Oktofa
Published: July 2024

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the surgical method of choice for gallbladder removal. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a program designed to accelerate patient recovery after surgery by reducing length of stay, pain, and accelerating initial mobilization. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the ERAS nursing program on pain levels, initial mobilization, and length of hospitalization of post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients at Pluit Hospital Jakarta. A total of 65 patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy were sampled, with 40 patients in the ERAS group and 25 patients in the control group. Data were collected using questionnaires and observation sheets, and analyzed using the ANCOVA test. The results showed that the ERAS group had lower numerical scale scores for pain (1.87 vs 5.72, p < 0.001), earlier mobilization (3.45 hours vs 9.12 hours, p < 0.001), and shorter length of stay (27.13 hours vs 74.84 hours, p < 0.001) compared to the control group. The implementation of the ERAS nursing program has proven to be effective in reducing pain levels, accelerating initial mobilization, and reducing the length of stay of patients after laparoscopic cholecystectomy at Pluit Hospital Jakarta. This study supports the use of ERAS protocol to improve the quality of surgical care in Indonesia.
Manajemen Risiko Bank Syari’ah
Authors: Murdiana
Published: July 2024

Manajemen risiko merupakan aspek penting dalam operasional bank syariah. Bank syariah dihadapkan pada berbagai jenis risiko, seperti risiko pembiayaan, risiko pasar, risiko likuiditas, risiko operasional, risiko hukum, risiko reputasi, risiko stratejik, risiko kepatuhan, risiko imbal hasil dan risiko investasi. Mitigasi risiko yang efektif diperlukan untuk meminimalisir potensi kerugian dan menjaga stabilitas bank syariah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis tahapan mitigasi risiko kredit perbankan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengen menggunakan pendekatan study Pustaka (Library Research) yang mengambil data melalui buku-buku, artikel, jurnal-jurnal, data-data yang terkait dengan pembahasan tentang manajemen risiko bank syariah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tahapan mitigasi risiko kredit perbankan menggunakan analisis formula 4P (Personality, Purpose, Prospect, Payment), 5C (Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral, Condition of economy) dan 3R (Returns, Repayment, Risk Bearing Ability), untuk meminimalisir kerugian yang mungkin saja muncul dari penyaluran kredit.
Analysis Of The Responsibility Of Insurance Companies Declared Bankrupt For Customer Claims In The Perspective Of Indonesian Positive Law
Authors: Silfia Dela Rezki , Nisah Kitfiyatun , Putri Salsabila Dito , Harmono Harmono , Handiriono Raden
Published: July 2024

Insurance for human life is very important, by requiring a sense of comfort and safety. So that many companies have established their business in the field of insurance, behind insurance companies that provide security protection. Not all companies run smoothly in other words the company is inseparable from the threat of bankruptcy. This research focuses on legal certainty for customers when an insurance company with claim obligations is declared bankrupt. The research problem addresses the challenges faced by customers in such situations and the legal protection available to them. The purpose of this research is to find out the responsibility of insurance companies that are declared bankrupt in fulfilling customer claims and to find out the legal certainty for customers in cases when insurance companies that have claims obligations are declared bankrupt. The methodology used is normative juridical, by analyzing the law based on literature study, articles in the Civil Code, Law Number 21 of 2011 concerning OJK, Law Number 37 of 2004 concerning Bankruptcy and postponement of debt payment obligations, and Insurance Law. The results discuss the importance of legal protection provided by the Financial Services Authority and the Deposit Insurance Corporation for insurance customers in bankruptcy cases. The findings underscore the need for compliance with certain legal provisions to ensure customer protection, especially in cases involving insolvent insurance companies. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of legal certainty and the role of regulatory bodies in protecting customer rights in the insurance sector.
Craniometric Relationships of Migrant Victims of the April 18, 2015 Shipwreck Off the Coast of Libya
Authors: Jantz R. L. , Palamenghi A. , Bertoglio B. , Manthey L. , Mazzarelli D. , Cattaneo C.
Published: July 2024

One of the most tragic events involving African migrants’ attempts to get to Europe was the 2015 shipwreck off the coast of Libya. More than 300 crania were recovered and are currently in the Laboratory of Forensic Anthropology and Odontology, Milan, Italy, where attempts are being made to identify them. This paper analyzes the cranial morphometrics in relation to what is known of African cranial variation. It also addresses questions of population subdivision on the ship as well as secular changes that may be reflected in cranial morphology.Crania were digitized using the 3skull software, which also computes Howells measurements from the coordinates. Migrant crania were compared to African reference samples consisting of both 19th-century sub-Saharan West Africans and East Africans. Statistical procedures were discriminant and canonical variate analysis and Mahalanobis distances. K-means unsupervised clustering was also used.Results showed that the migrant samples differed from the 19th-century samples systemically; the differences consisted mainly of lower facial projections and higher cranial vaults and bases. Position on the ship, whether on the deck or below in the holds, showed subdivision. Holds had a higher proportion of West Africans, and the deck had a higher proportion of East Africans. K-means clustering also found groups contrasting between the deck and the holds. Comparing migrant cranial morphology to 19th-century Africans using variables that respond to secular change showed that migrants reflect changes that have occurred in Africa over the past 200 years.We conclude that morphometric analysis can provide useful information concerning the composition of unidentified victims of tragic events such as the 2015 shipwreck.
People Don’t Give Up!
Authors: Esquivel-Suarez Fernando , Victoria Jackeline
Published: July 2024

In 2017 images of demonstrations, riot police, and tanks filled social media worldwide. Most of the videos and media coverage reported on the first wave of #BlackLivesMatter uprisings were catalyzed by police brutality in Ferguson, New York, and Baltimore. In June of that year, similar footage came from Buenaventura, on the Pacific coast of Colombia. This predominantly Afro-descendantpo rt city is responsible for the transit of about 60 percent of the country’s commerce, while unemployment and inequality are rampant, and the infrastructure is on the brink of collapse. The affected local communities responded to these conditions of structural racism with a direct action named Paro Civico: a general strike planned for years by a coalition of grass-rootsAfro-Colombi an organizations demanding clean drinking water, health care, education, and policies to combat drug trafficking-related violence. Resisting police attacks while negotiating with a high-ranked delegation from the Colombian government, the months-long general strike achieved the majority of its goals and, most importantly, galvanized the momentum into the election of one of the movement’s leaders as mayor of Buenaventura. However, the leaders of the Paro Cívico’s Executive Committee have been emphatic in naming this a multiethnic movement and rejecting any specific racial discourses as organizing guiding principles for the direct action. In addition to contextualizing Paro Cívico, this article uses Tianna Paschel’s concept of “organizing while black,” to explain this omission in a racial context determined by the politics of mestizaje in Colombia. It also explains how Paro Cívico strategically exhibited the political power of the communities of the African diaspora without verbalizing it, becoming one of multiple factors that ushered in a new chapter of racial politics in the nation.
Islam and the Thanatoethics of Sacrifice
Authors: Ali Sk Sagir
Published: July 2024

The Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) once said that whoever is capable of performing qurbani (Muslim charitable giving) but does not should not come close to my Eidgah (a place of offering Eid prayers) (Khattab and Khattab 2123). The primary objective of qurbani should be to achieve attainment that is intended to satisfy and get nearer to Allah in the way He likes. Sacrifice in Islam, in a circuitous logic, underlies the act of submission of one’s will to Him, the act of spending one’s material possessions on the path of the Supreme, an act of true giving. We would begin with the question: Is the moment of infinite giving, the transcendent offering, in a way, self-preserving? This paper shall attempt to understand how the theo-ontological idea of “sacrifice” operates in Islamic philosophy and how a deeper understanding of the gesture of qurbani might help us reconfigure the major representational elements surrounding Islamic culture and ethos in the post-9/11 scenario. Taking a cue from Derrida’s understanding of ethical “sacrifice,” this article shall try to understand how the figural gesture of sacrifice in Islam vis-à-vis Abrahamic ethics is fundamental to the understanding of qurbani in the post-9/11 xenophobic climate that has reduced the idea to a mere signifier of fundamentalism and cultural monism.
Minerva Research Initiative
Authors: Iacobucci Asa , Downey Liam
Published: July 2024

In response to a number of military failures in a rapidly changing war environment, the Department of Defense put forth major efforts to incorporate social science research into the US national defense strategy. Three such efforts—Project Camelot, Human Terrain Systems, and the Minerva Research Initiative—represent iterative Department of Defense efforts to better understand and change their organizational environment through legitimate academic knowledge production. Our investigation of these efforts demonstrates that when the Department of Defense wants specific information and has a difficult time obtaining it, it eventually finds a way to produce it, in this case by employing tactics similar to those employed by economic elites when they want to develop knowledge that will help them achieve their goals.
Recent advancements in large eddy simulations of compressible real gas flows
Authors: Padmanabhan Neelakantan
Published: July 2024

This chapter explores some of the recent advancements in the field of computational fluid dynamics, specifically with respect to large eddy simulations. We start by introducing some fundamental concepts of scales of turbulent fluid flows. We then discuss the available simulation methods, major challenges of each method and the advantages of large eddy simulation (LES) over other methods. The focus of the chapter then shifts to real gas flows. Governing equations for LES of compressible flows and modifications for real gas flows are presented. Some of the filtering methods are discussed including physical space, Fourier space and proper orthogonal decomposition (POD) based filtering. The chapter then focuses on modeling of sub-filter / subgrid scale terms. A brief discussion of traditional modeling approaches is provided followed by a discussion of the current research and advancements. This discussion includes stochastic modeling using the filtered mass density function (FMDF) approach and machine learning based models for subgrid scales. For each method, a brief a background of the method, their applicability to different scenarios, their advantages, and disadvantages are presented.
A Numerical Study of the Minimum-Dissipation Model for Large-Eddy Simulation in OpenFOAM
Authors: Sun Jing , Verstappen Roel
Published: July 2024

The minimum-dissipation model (QR) has been utilized in studying turbulent channel flows at Reynolds numbers Reτ of up to 2000, as well as in investigating the flow past a circular cylinder at a Reynolds number (Re) of 3900, and flow over periodic hills at Re = 10,595. In our investigations, we have employed both symmetry-preserving discretizations and standard second-order accurate discretization methods within the OpenFOAM framework. The outcomes are compared with Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS) and experiment, indicating a favorable alignment between the QR results and the reference data. The findings suggest that the static QR model achieves comparable performance to dynamic models while cutting computational costs by a factor of three. The model coefficient C = 0.024 produces the most precise predictions, and as the mesh resolution increases, the influence of the subgrid model decreases, dropping to less than 20% of the molecular viscosity at the finest mesh. Furthermore, the QR model can predict the mean and root-mean-square velocity accurately up to Reτ=2000 without a wall damping function. The characteristics of turbulence strongly rely on spatial discretization methods. Various comparisons demonstrate the QR model conjugated with symmetry-preserving discretization performs better than the standard OpenFOAM discretization. Within the realm of OpenFOAM discretization, central difference schemes outperform other approaches.
Empowering Educators: Transformative Approaches in Tertiary Teacher Education
Authors: Qadhi Saba , Khalid Z K Abu-Shawish Reem , Alhassan Fatima
Published: July 2024

This chapter delves into the myriad ways tertiary education systems can foster the growth and empowerment of educators skills. It argues that the key to cultivating practical, resilient, and innovative teachers lies in adopting transformative approaches to their professional development. Initially, it explores the concept of educator empowerment, defining it as the process through which teachers gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to lead innovative and impactful learning experiences. The chapter then examines various pedagogical innovations and their integration into teacher education programs, including the use of technology, emphasis on digital literacy, and adoption of reflective practice methodologies. It highlights the importance of collaborative learning communities among educators for sharing best practices and support and discusses strategies for promoting inclusive education. The chapter emphasizes the need for accessible, relevant, ongoing learning opportunities and explores models that prioritize active learning, peer mentoring, and leadership development. It concludes by presenting case studies and examples of successful implementation of these approaches, serving as inspiration and practical guidance for educators, administrators, and policymakers.
Treating Lumbar Scoliosis with Single-Level Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Authors: Perez-Cruet Mick , Chieng Lee-Onn
Published: July 2024

Substantial evidence exists supporting lumbar fusion procedures in cases of spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis, and other cases of sagittal deformity. However, coronal deformity can also be a cause of low back and leg pain. One hundred seven patients underwent minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MITLIF). All patients had preoperative and postoperative radiographs exhibiting a clear coronal deformity that correlated with their symptomatology. Dynamic radiographs were analyzed using a three-point angle measurement tool through the EasyViz viewer program. Pre-op and post-op Cobb angles (CA) were recorded along with Health-related Quality of Life (HRQL) measures, Visual Analog Scale, Oswestry Disability Index, and SF-36. The average CA decreased from 9.47 pre-op to 7.54 post-op (p < 0.05). CA ranged from 0.7 to 43.2% pre-op, and 0.7 to 34.1% post-op. There was a statistically significant (p < 0.05) correlation between CA improvement and HRQL measure improvement. There has not been an appropriate level of focus on coronal deformity, its relationship to HRQL measures, and long-term prognosis. In our study, CA was reduced by 21% on average with just a single-level fusion, supporting the consideration of a focused single-level fusion versus a large multilevel fusion in cases of coronal deformity, especially in elderly patients.
Carotenoids and Their Antioxidant Power
Authors: Arslansoy Nuriye , Fidan Ozkan
Published: July 2024

Carotenoids are natural products found in photosynthetic organisms such as plants, algae, and some bacteria species. Humans and animals cannot synthesize carotenoids, and they obtain these molecules through their diet. The common structure of carotenoids contains conjugated double bonds that provide color formation in the visible spectrum, at 400–500 nm. In photosynthetic organisms, carotenoids contribute to color formation for various purposes, such as sex selection, protection from predators, and light-harvesting to increase the spectral range of photosynthesis. The conjugated double bonds not only provide color formation but also provide antioxidant properties to carotenoid molecules. Studies have shown that carotenoids are capable of scavenging free radicals and reactive oxygen species, as well as quenching singlet oxygen molecules. The antioxidant power of carotenoids results in several health benefits. These include anticancer, neuroprotective, and anti-atherosclerotic activities. This chapter aims to review the antioxidant activities and health benefits of major carotenoids, beginning with their structure and synthesis, and also discussing their natural sources.
The Future of Fibrinolysis Agents
Authors: Teng Rebecca S.Y.
Published: July 2024

Since the 1990s, the second-generation tissue plasminogen activator alteplase has been accepted as the gold standard in the thrombolysis of acute ischemic stroke, acute myocardial infarction, and pulmonary embolism. Alteplase, however, is not without its limitations, including a short half-life precluding single-bolus administration and elevated risk of both local and systemic bleeding. Efforts have been made to create “third-generation agents” with longer half-lives, improved fibrin specificity, and safety profiles compared to alteplase. The majority of the current Federal Drug Authority (FDA) approved third-generation agents, in particular tenecteplase and reteplase, are derivatives of alteplase. This chapter intends to compare their mechanism of action, dosing, efficacy, and safety profiles based on current evidence. Beyond tissue plasminogen activators, the chapter provides an overview of other developments in the field of fibrinolysis, including advanced drug delivery mechanisms, combination therapy, direct fibrinolysis agents, and other adjuncts.
Image reconstruction from compressed measurements for ultrasound NDT
Authors: Pérez Eduardo ,   Fraunhofer-Institute for Non-Destructive Testing (IZFP), Kirchhof Jan , Kieg Fabian , Römer Florian ,   Fraunhofer-Institute for Non-Destructive Testing (IZFP),   Fraunhofer-Institute for Non-Destructive Testing (IZFP),   Fraunhofer-Institute for Non-Destructive Testing (IZFP)
Published: July 2024

In ultrasound NDT, Delay-and-Sum schemes are commonly used to reconstruct images from the measurement data. For single channel pulse-echo measurements, this is called Synthetic Aperture Focusing Technique (SAFT). In a multi-channel setup, SAFT is extended to the Total Focusing Method (TFM), where the focused image is reconstructed from measurements of all transmit-receive combinations, called Full Matrix Capture (FMC). In previous work, we showed that both SAFT and TFM can be cast as a sparse recovery problem that enables enhancing the Delay-and-Sum scheme to a physically motivated forward model that leads to improved image quality. The reconstruction is performed using l1 minimization. Further, this also allows to perform the reconstruction from compressed/subsampled measurements following compressed sensing theory. This subsampling was achieved by only measuring a subset of the frequency coefficients of the signal. In both the single channel and the multi-channel setup the amount of measurement data is thereby significantly reduced. Additionally, for the TFM, we added a spatial subsampling by only considering a subset of transmit and receive pairs, further reducing the measurement data and at the same time also reducing the measurement time. In our previous work, the frequency and spatial dimensions were considered separately for simplicity, using the same compression strategy for all spatial measurements. In this work we consider joint frequency/spatial compression schemes. We show that a joint multidimensional compression strategy where different Fourier subsets are considered for each channel pair leads to a superior reconstruction performance when the compression rate is fixed. Analysis based on an analytical model for a single defect and a real-world example with multiple defects shows that the approach works in practice.
Análisis comparativo del estrés académico entre la educación virtual y la educación presencial
Authors: Gonzalez Jaimes Elvira Ivone , Garcia Frias Jessica , Ayala Dávila Gloria Edith , Cervantes Luna Brenda Sarahi , Orozco Vargas Arturo Enrique
Published: July 2024

La problemática es elevación del estrés académico por el cambio de modalidades educativas teniendo como objetivo el comparar los niveles del estrés académico entre las modalidades educativas a través de la aplicación y análisis del Inventario SISCO de estrés académico con confiabilidad total de α=0.85 y validez total de f=0.82, midiendo entornos estresores, síntomas y reacciones como estrategias de afrontamiento ante el estrés. El método utilizado fue cuantitativo, descriptivo y diferencial entre las modalidades en una muestra 1340 estudiantes universitarios del C.U. UAEM Zumpango. Análisis comparativo de datos se utilizó estadística inferencial con prueba de ANOVA. Resultados, existe mayor estrés académico en educación virtual porque presentó más en estímulos estresores severos (9%), síntomas o reacciones severos (11%) y estrategias de afrontamiento severos (12%). Conclusiones, la educación virtual se puede usar como complemento a la educación presencial para agilizar y globalizar la educación lo que permitirá disminuir el estrés académico.
Evaluasi Kualitas Website PLN Batam Menggunakan Metode WebQual 4.0
Authors: Maulana Algifanri
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi kualitas website PLN Batam menggunakan metode WebQual 4.0, yang meliputi tiga dimensi utama: kualitas kegunaan, kualitas informasi, dan kualitas interaksi layanan. Metode WebQual 4.0 digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi aspek-aspek yang mempengaruhi persepsi pengguna terhadap kualitas website, serta memberikan rekomendasi untuk perbaikan berdasarkan temuan penelitian. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner yang disebarkan kepada 150 responden pengguna website PLN Batam. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik analisis deskriptif dan inferensial untuk menilai setiap dimensi dan indikator kualitas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dimensi kualitas informasi memiliki skor tertinggi, diikuti oleh kualitas kegunaan dan kualitas interaksi layanan. Meskipun demikian, beberapa aspek dalam setiap dimensi masih memerlukan perbaikan, terutama terkait dengan kecepatan akses, kelengkapan informasi, dan responsivitas layanan. Penelitian ini memberikan wawasan berharga bagi pengelola website PLN Batam dalam memahami kebutuhan dan harapan pengguna, serta memberikan panduan praktis untuk meningkatkan kualitas website secara keseluruhan. Dengan demikian, diharapkan peningkatan kualitas website dapat meningkatkan kepuasan dan loyalitas pengguna, serta mendukung tujuan strategis PLN Batam dalam menyediakan layanan yang lebih baik kepada masyarakat.
Developing Tenth-Grade Students' Problem-Solving Skills in Chemistry through Deductive Learning with the DAPIC Approach
Authors: Duangsopa Haruethai , Nuangchalerm Prasart
Published: July 2024

The authentic science classroom requires students to think and solve problems through hands-on activity. This research aims to enhance problem-solving skills in chemistry of grade 10 students through deductive learning with the DAPIC approach, with a passing criterion of 70% or higher of the total score. This research employed action research. The target group consists of 22 students from the model school of Mahasarakham University in the second semester of the academic year 2023. The data collection instruments included nine lesson plans, three sets of essay-type problem-solving tests (each comprising three questions), student interview questionnaires regarding their opinions on learning management, and observational data on problem-solving behavior in chemistry. The research findings indicated that the target group improved their problem-solving skills after learning through deductive learning with the DAPIC approach. In the first cycle, 50% of students (11 out of 22) met the passing criterion of 70%. In the second cycle, 81.82% of students (18 out of 22) passed, and in the third cycle, 95.45% of students (21 out of 22) achieved the passing criterion. It can be concluded that deductive learning with the DAPIC approach can also enhance students' problem-solving in the science classroom.
Discovery-Learning Based Handout Teaching Media Using Design-Thinking Model to Improve Students’ Learning Outcomes on Earth Structure Material
Authors: Nur Azizah Rahmah Salamah , Samsudin Achmad , Suparmo Suparmo
Published: July 2024

This study aims to develop a discovery learning-based handout teaching media to improve student learning outcomes on earth structure material. The research method used was development research with Educational Design Research (EDR) design which refers to the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model with a design thinking framework. The population of this study was 32 eighth-grade students in one of the junior high schools in Bandung, using a convenient sampling technique. One class was selected, which consisted of 16 male students and 16 femalestudents, all with an average age of 14. The class selection was based on the science teacher's recommendation. The research instrument was a validation sheet and student learning outcomes test. The data analysis technique used was the validity test of the teaching media and the effectiveness test of student learning outcomes. The results of this study indicated that the validation test data obtained a validity percentage of 93.57% in the highly valid criteria. The N-gain result of the learning effectiveness test was 0.56 in the medium category. The findings showed that using media effectively supports and improves student learning outcomes. This research makes a significant contribution to the field of education, providing clear and practical guidance for educators in creating more interesting and effective teaching media. In addition, this research also contributes to efforts to improve the quality of learning at the secondary education level, especially in the context of science learning in Indonesia.
Studi Deskriptif: Analisis Tematik pada Nilai-nilai Adat dan Budaya dalam Sosialisasi Orang Tua yang Berasal dari Suku Minangkabau kepada Anak
Authors: Zahrahnabila Zahrahnabila , Kania Tarisa Putri
Published: July 2024

Value socialization is a process by which individuals learn the values, norms, and behaviors accepted in the society in which they live. The family as the child's first environment, plays an important role as a media channel in disseminating the values that exist in society to children this study uses a qualitative approach design conducted with the use of open ended questionnaire that is a questionnaire that can capture varied responses from various participants.Socialization of Indigenous values of Minangkabau culture is a very important process in maintaining and passing down cultural wealth from one generation to the next. Minangkabau people, which is a tribe that inhabits the territory of West Sumatra. As the largest matrilineal tribe in the world, the Minangkabau have a strong Indigenous value system that reflects their close relationship with nature, tradition, and local wisdom. The Minangkabau people pass on cultural heritage through the maternal line, and this socialization process generally occurs in families, communities, and indigenous institutions. Values such as adab, the value of mutual assistance, mutual respect, and active involvement in the lives of large families and communities become the main focus of the family has a central role in the socialization of the Indigenous values of Minangkabau culture. Researchers highlight the importance of the role of parents as value bearers and primary teachers in Minangkabau families, especially mothers. Mothers are not only responsible for educating children in terms of daily habits, but also for passing on cultural heritage through stories and practices that may be of a more traditional nature. Socialization of Indigenous values of Minangkabau culture is not limited to the family sphere, socialization of Indigenous values of Minangkabau culture is not only informational, but also involves direct experience that deepens understanding and appreciation of their cultural wealth.
Contemporary quantitative and qualitative public relations research methods in Arab scholarly studies: A meta-research
Authors: Barry Wail A. ,   Ain Shams University, Egypt, Dawood Hafiz Abdu Mohamed ,   University of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
Published: July 2024

Communication scholars in the Arab countries have started to address new fields of scholarly literature in the public relations discipline over the last decade. The crucial change induced by the Arab Spring in many Arab countries has propelled public relations scholars to investigate the type of changes that affect scholarly research methods in the genre of communication at large, and public relations in particular. In the current study, the meta-analysis method was utilised to examine a total of 61 scholarly work (2012 to 2022), from seven Arab countries (Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Jordan and Sudan). The sample included 23 master’s theses and 38 PhD dissertations. The criteria for evaluation mainly addressed methods, interdisciplinary approaches, topics and contextual variables. The results reveal that first, the majority of the sample studies depended on quantitative methods. Second, interdisciplinary approaches were evident and included fields of marketing, political communication and social media research. Third, the topics studied in the seven Arab countries varied, as explained in detail in the paper. Fourth, the contextual variables included socio-political and cultural variables. Lastly, future research is needed to investigate the new impacts of social media on research methods in the field of public relations.
Nhân tố tác động đến mối quan hệ giữa ý định và hành vi sử dụng Fintech: Bằng chứng thực nghiệm tại Việt Nam
Authors: Khúc Thế Anh ,   National Economics University, Nguyễn Đức Dương , Phương Kim Quốc Cường , Lê Diệu Linh ,   Coventry University
Published: July 2024

This study focuses on evaluating factors that impact the relationship between intention and behavior of using fintech. Data in the study were collected from 351 observations during the period from September 2023 to December 2023, using linear structural modeling (SEM) to test hypotheses, including the relationship of all potential variables. The results show that Financial Knowledge (FL) is a moderating factor in the relationship between Intention (IT) and Fintech Usage Behavior (UFB), and Financial Self-Efficacy Belief (FSE) is Mediating factor in the relationship between Financial Education (FL) and Fintech Usage Behavior (UFB). In addition, the moderating role of Facilitating Conditions (FC) in the relationship between Intention to Use (IT) and Fintech Usage Behavior (UFB) is not statistically significant. We give some recommendations such as minimizing cybersecurity risks or providing financial literacy training for users.
Evaluation of machining characteristics and tool wear during drilling of carbon/aluminium laminated
Authors: Motorcu Ali , Ekici Ergün , Kesarwani Shivi , Verma Rajesh
Published: July 2024

In the past few decades, fibre metal laminate (FML) machining has been facing critical challenges in quality control and tool wear monitoring due to the material's intrinsic heterogeneity and abrasiveness. Different drill tools have been used to investigate the effect of process parameters on machining performances. Composite holes and tool wear was studied for drilling forces and surface roughness. An emphasis was made on examining the tool morphologies and wear processes that influence the drilling of CARALL composites. The drilling responses obtained from both the drill bits were optimized using a decision-making approach viz; Combined Compromise Solution Analysis (CoCoSo). The SEM investigation of the machined samples was used to examine the hole quality and surface finish. A lower point angle drill with a longer chip flute length produced the best results for drilling CARALL composites up to a specific point with minimum flank wear and chip adhesion.