bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mal du Siècle. From the Disenchanted Youth of the Romantic Age to the Disillusionment of Today’s Young Graduates
Authors: Simon Thomas , Cina Marion , Philippe Xavier
Published: January 2024

Organisational absurdity is an emerging field of study in management sciences. Often described in conceptual terms in the existing literature as a loss of meaning arising from the collapsing frontiers of rationality, there have been few attempts to engage empirically with this absurdity, particularly from the perspective of new recruits joining organisations, and more specifically those who have recently completed their studies. Our research seeks to explore the ways in which young graduates respond to organisational absurdity and its consequences. To do this, we use an original empirical approach, which has been recognised elsewhere as a pertinent means of tackling absurdity, namely, fictional analysis. We thus propose an analogy between today’s young graduates and the young Romantics of the 19th century, invoking a number of literary references for heuristic ends, in order to gain a better understanding of the phenomenon in question. Now as in centuries past, upon coming face-to-face with absurdity, a considerable number of young people respond by retreating from their professional responsibilities. This state of affairs is illustrated by a series of 35 interviews, revealing a profound sense of disenchantment, which, in many cases, can lead young professionals to turn inwards and withdraw from their professional environments. In the face of this distress, our research invites organisations to rethink the way they manage young graduates.
Genocide of russia’s national minorities in its war with Ukraine
Authors: Lossovskyi Ihor
Published: January 2024

Abstract. As russia faces increasing losses of its armed forces in the war with Ukraine, the kremlin is trying to make up for them in every possible way, even though the russian dictator is afraid to introduce highly unpopular full-scale conscription openly. Instead, under these circumstances, the country is conducting covert ‘partial mobilisation’, particularly engaging the male population from remote distressed regions with the compact residence of national minorities and the occupied areas of Georgia and Ukraine, Syrian mercenaries, and tens of thousands of convicts. Conscription is far less common in russia’s major cities, which are both economically and socially developed and primarily inhabited by ethnic russians. Conversely, it is aimed at wiping out the national minorities coming from remote, disadvantaged regions. Thus, the war covertly serves to carry out ethnic segregation and genocide (effectively, extermination) of russia’s ethnic minorities. Although public information is rather meagre and restricted by the russian authorities during the war, it reveals that the number of casualties among the poorest national minorities from russia’s remote regions disproportionately exceeds the corresponding toll of ethnic russians who have met the same fate.
Keywords: genocide, national minority, russia–Ukraine war, international humanitarian law, conscription, military mobilisation, private military company.
Sosialisasi Kebersihan Lingkungan Serta Cara Olah Sampah Bernilai Ekonomis
Authors: Mualfah Desti , Rahmadeli Safitri , Mahesa Pandu , Majid Sidratul Salsabila
Published: January 2024

In general, many of our people do not care about the environment. This is caused by various factors, namely the lackof public concern for environmental cleanliness which has a negative impact on the environment, resulting in flooding, and the absence of rubbish bins facilitated by the local village which makes local people more likely to throw rubbishcarelessly.The Community Service Program is a form of student activity in carrying out community service programs in the Limbungan Baru sub-district, where students take part in activities such as mutual cooperation, creating skills with localresidents. Through Community Service activities, students carry out work programs. One of the things that must be doneis to socialize the importance of environmental cleanliness and instill a culture of mutual cooperation in the community, as well as helping the community in managing waste so that it can be useful. economic value. From the survey we conducted at the Limbungan Baru sub-district location, it can be seen that the surrounding environmental conditions still have many shortcomings and that improvements still need to be made at several points.
Upaya Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM) Melalui Pemanfaatan Pendidikan di Desa Siabu Kecamatan Salo
Authors: Fajarwati Yuni Permata , Raihana Raihana , Al Khairi Mizan
Published: January 2024

Program Kuliah Kerja Nyata atau KKN adalah sebuah program wajib yang dilaksanakan oleh para mahasiswa Universitas Indonesia yang ingin menempuh gelar Sarjana. Adapun kelompok 19 Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) Universitas Riau Desa Siabu telah memutuskan untuk mengusung program kegiatan denga tema “Dunia Dalam Genggaman Kita” dengan judul “Upaya Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM) Melalui Pemanfaatan Pendidikan Di Desa Siabu Kecamatan Salo”. Melalui penggunaan media pada saat proses pembelajaran tentunya akan dapat merangsang keinginan yang dimiliki siswa agar dapat berperan aktif pada saat pembelajaran dan penggunaan media sebagai alat bantu pada proses pembelajaran serta dengan mengubah tingkah laku siswa pada saat proses belajar mengajar. Adapun hasil yang didapatkan dengan mendirikan posko mengajar memberikan dampak positif pada anak-anak yang terlihat sangat antusias dengan kegiatan mengajar. Selain itu terlihat juga dengan perkembangan dan peningkatan pemahaman para siswa/i pada pembelajaran matematika, bahasa inggris, dan pembelajaran lainnya. Adapun dengan pemahaman penggunaan media pembalajaran digital yang telah diajarkan dan digunakan kepada para siswa/i tentunya memberikan dampak positif kepada para siswa/i selama proses pembelajaran.
Sosialisasi Pencegahan dan Pengendalian Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) di RT 001, Kelurahan Karingau, Kecamatan Balikpapan Barat
Authors: Kisanjani Alex , Lambi Adi Bin Paulus , Rahman Nadya Novia , Nurdin Ishak
Published: January 2024

The spread of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is very fast, especially in countries with tropical climates such us Indonesia. This is because high rainfall makes it easier for the Aedes aegypti mosquito to breed and continue its life cycle. DHF is an acute febrile disease caused by a virus infection. According to the World Health Organization, Indonesia is the country with the highest cases of dengue fever in Southeast Asia. Based on data in June 2022, there were 45.000 cases of dengue fever and the number increased in July 2022 to 52.000 cases of dengue fever. The aim of carrying out this PkM activity is to increase the knowledge of the Kariangau Village community in efforts to prevent and control dengue fever. The method used is socialization of ways to prevent and control dengue fever. This activity was carried out on August 12, 2023 at Posyandu RT 001 Kariangau Village and involved the local community.
Digital Ekonomi dan Pemberdayaan Pengelolaan Keuangan Guna Meningkatkan Pelayanan dan Kemampuan Manajerial pada SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Pekanbaru
Authors: Winarso Doni , Edo Arribe  , Muhammad Ahyaruddin
Published: January 2024

Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) 3 Pekanbaru city is an educational institution under the Amal Usaha Muhammadi(AUM) which equips its students with vocational training and Al-Islam Kemuhammadiyahan values. The problems faced by partners are 1) Principals' difficulties in controlling budget use because financial management is still done manually so it can impact the decision-making process 2) Services to students are not yet supported by adequate technology and information systems. From several problems that exist with partners, So service is prioritized on financial issues. The solutions offered to partners in overcoming several problems include 1) Education and empowerment of school financial management in supporting financial services, 2) Digital economy to improve services and make it easier for managers to make policies. The main output of this service is increasing the management and financial service capabilities of partners and assisting managers, especially school principals, in making decisions based on real financial data based on appropriate technology in the form of a school financial management information system at SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Pekanbaru
Pemberdayaan Umkm Sebagai Penggerak Dan Upaya Meningkatkan Perekonomian Desa Melalui Peranan Mahasiswa Pada Kuliah Kerja Nyata Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau
Authors: Satriardi Satriardi , Billah Salsa
Published: January 2024

Kuliah Kerja Nyata merupakan bentuk kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Dengan adanya kegiatan KKN ini, maka banyak manfaat yang di rasakan bagi masyarakat, salah satunya dapat meningkatkan perekonomian di desa tersebut. Untuk memajukan perekonomian desa maka dapat dilakukan dengan menggerakkan berbagai macam UMKM yang ada pada daerah itu. Selain pengembangan UMKM dapat memajukan perkonomian desa, perekonomian negara pun dapat meningkat dengan signifikan. Maka dari itu, mahasiswa kelompok 63 KKN SMART Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau melaksanakan program kerja yang akan memajukan perekonomian desa yakni kegiatan studi banding, seminar terkait kewirausahaan, kualitas produk, keuangan, marketplace, bazar kuliner dan usulan desain alat pengaduk dodol pada UMKM dodol Desa Sibabat. Selain itu, ada kegiatan pendukung oleh mahasiswa KKN yang mendapat dukungan dari masyarakat dan aparat desa setempat seperti pembuatan toga, seminar DAGUSIBU, GB2M, desain RTH, dan penyuluhan serta literasi digital di sekolah dasar. Dari semua kegiatan tersebut KKN kelompok 63 Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau diharapkan dapat memberikan banyak manfaat bagi desa, khususnya memajukan ekonomi yang berpotensi lebih besar.
Pengembangan Destinasi Wisata Kampung Ketupat Di Samarinda Melalui Redesain Masterplan Plaza
Authors: Tutik Rahayu Ningsih  , Asvitasari Ayu , Waluyo Paramita
Published: January 2024

Kampung Ketupat  merupakan destinasi wisata berbasis masyaraka pertama di Kota Samarinda yang dikelola oleh Kelompok Sadar Wisata (Pokdarwis). Kampung Ketupat  berlokasi di Jalan Mangkupalas, Kelurahan Mesjid, Samarinda Seberang yang lokasinya persis di sisi sungai Mahakam dengan pemandangan berupa jembatan Mahkota II dan menjadi icon wisata baru di ibu kota provinsi Kalimantan Timur. Dahulu kawasan ini merupakan kawasan kumuh yang terletak di bantaran sungai Mahakam, kemudian dilakukan pembenahan melalui pemberdayaan masyarakat untuk mengembangkan Kampung Ketupat  menjadi destinasi wisata dengan memanfaatkan potensi yang ada di sekitar mereka. Oleh karena itu, untuk meningkatkan daya tarik wisatawan berkunjung ke desa tersebut, perlu adanya peningkatan fasilitas untuk kegiatan pariwisata. Tujuan pengabdian ini untuk mengembangkan destinasi wisata Kampung Ketupat Samarinda melalui redesain masterplan plaza. Pendekatan yang dilakukan dalam perancangan desain yaitu participatory design. Participatory Design merupakan sebuah pendekatan desain kolaboratif dari beberapa stakeholder untuk membentuk lingkungan yang ideal bagi seluruh pihak. Hasil redesain masterplan plaza ini diharapkan mampu berfungsi sebagai arahan dalam pengembangan sekaligus panduan dokumen dan kebijakan yang dirancang untuk membantu masyarakat menciptakan visi tentang apa yang mereka inginkan di masa depan.
Peningkatan Pengetahuan Suami Tentang Pendampingan Persalinan Melalui Pemanfaatan E Modul SUMPING (Support Suami Pendamping)
Authors: Rahmadona Rahmadona , Mey Lestanti Dewi
Published: January 2024

More than 90% of maternal deaths are caused by complications that often occur during or around childbirth. Childbirth complications are a state of deviation from normal, which directly causes morbidity and death of the mother and baby due to disturbances resulting (directly) from childbirth. Reducing the incidence of birth complications requires the participation of the family (especially husbands), which is in line with government policies and strategies in order to reduce the incidence of birth complications in Indonesia through the Making Pregnancy Safer (MPS) program. The expected result of this strategy is to increase the husband's active role during the pregnancy and birth process. Therefore, the community service implementation team (PKM) of the Midwifery Department, Health Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health, Tanjungpinang, carried out PKM activities with the aim of increasing husbands' knowledge about birth assistance through the use of the E Modul SUMPING (Companion Husband Support). The results of this PKM activity were an increase in husbands' knowledge about birth assistance before and after the SUMPING (Companion Husband Support) e-module was socialized.
Delayed umbilical cord clamping in term and near-term newborns
Authors:   Life Memorial Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Toma Adrian Ioan ,   Faculty of Medicine, “Titu Maiorescu” University, Faculty of Medicine, Bucharest, Romania, Ognean Maria Livia ,   Faculty of Medicine, “Lucian Blaga” University, Sibiu, Romania,   Neonatology Dept, Clinical County Emergency Hospital, Sibiu, Romania
Published: January 2024

Background and objectives. The authors are shortly reviewing the national and international recommendations for umbilical cord clamping at birth and the most important evidence supporting these recommendations. Also, based on the recommendations discussed, a clinical protocol for delayed umbilical cord clamping (DCC) is proposed.
Penerapan Metode Demonstrasi Untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Bertanya Pada Mata Pelajaran Geografi Dengan Pokok Bahasan Atmosfer
Authors: Meisandy Riyo Rosi , Fadlilla Ahmad , Susanthi Yuli
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan karena kurangnya kemampuan siswa dalam mengajukan pertanyaan pada mata pelajaran Geografi terutama pada pokok bahasan Atmosfer di kelas XB SMAN 1 Suboh Situbondo.Indikasi dari permasalahan ini dapat dilihat melalui jumlah siswa yang mengajukan pertanyaan dalam kegiatan prasiklus. Pertanyaan tersebut dijawab secara lisan oleh 2 individu (7,7%) dari total siswa, sementara 8 individu (30,8%) dari keseluruhan menjawab secara tertulis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji efektivitas penggunaan metode demonstrasi untuk meningkatkan kemampuan siswa dalam mengajukan pertanyaan.Penelitian Tindakan Kelas ini terdiri dari dua siklus dan melibatkan 26 siswa dari kelas XB SMAN 1 Suboh Situbondo sebagai subjek penelitian.Hasil penelitian menunjukan adanya peningkatan kuantitatif dalam keterampilan bertanya siswa. Jumlah siswa yang mengajukan pertanyaan secara lisan meningkat dari 2 orang (7,7%) pada siklus sebelumnya menjadi 8 orang (30,8%) pada akhir Siklus II. Selain itu, terdapat peningkatan pada jumlah siswa yang mengajukan pertanyaan secara tertulis, dari 8 orang (30,8%) pada prasiklus menjadi 20 orang (76,9%) pada akhir siklus II. Temuan ini mengindikasikan bahwa penerapan metode demonstrasi efektif untuk meningkatkan keterampilan bertanya siswa pada mata pelajaran Geografi, khususnya pada topik Atmosfer.
Analysis of Budget Participation and Human Resource Competency and its Influence on Budget Absorption with Organizational Commitment as a Moderating Variable
Authors: Norawati Suarni , Seprinaldi Seprinaldi , Rahmawati Rahmawati
Published: January 2024

Budget absorption is the process of implementing everything that has been planned and budgeted by a public organization in realizing community welfare. This research was conducted at the Riau Regional Police with the aim of testing and analyzing 1) the effect of budget participation on budget absorption; 2) the influence of human resource competency on budget absorption; 3) the role of organizational commitment moderating the relationship between budget participation and budget absorption and 4) the role of organizational commitment moderating the relationship between human resource competence and budget absorption. The population in this study were 55 Satker/Satwil in the Riau Regional Police. The sample used was a census technique, because the entire population was sampled, namely 55 Satker/Satwil with a total of 220 respondents. The data collection technique in this research is by using a questionnaire. This research uses the Partial Least Square (PLS) method by processing data and drawing conclusions using the SmartPLS version 3.0 program. The research results show that 1) budget participation influences budget absorption in the Riau Regional Police. 2) Human resource competency influences budget absorption at the Riau Regional Police. 3) Organizational commitment moderates the influence of budget participation on budget absorption in the Riau Regional Police. 4) Organizational commitment moderates the influence of HR competency on budget absorption in the Riau Regional Police
Shadowing in the Protoplanetary Disk of ZZ Tau IRS with HST
Authors: Hashimoto Jun , Dong Ruobing , Muto Takayuki , Liu Hauyu Baobab , Terada Yuka
Published: January 2024

An inner component misaligned from an outer component in a protoplanetary disk can result in the former casting shadows on the latter. We present a new instance of shadowing on the outer disk around a very-low-mass star, ZZ Tau IRS. Through the analysis of near-infrared (NIR) archival data at λ = 1.6 μm acquired with the Wide Field Camera 3 on the Hubble Space Telescope, we identified brightness asymmetries in the top and bottom halves of the highly inclined outer disk, separated by a dark lane. The brighter sides in the top and bottom halves are on the opposite sides, which we attributed to shadows cast by a misaligned inner disk. Radiative transfer modeling of the system with a misaligned angle of 15 deg between the inner and outer disks well reproduced the observations. Additionally, we found an elevated brightness temperature of 12CO (3–2) at r ∼ 30 au on the brighter side in NIR wavelengths in the top half disk, which can be explained by the shadowing effect too. While the origin of the misaligned inner disk remains unclear, future monitoring observations to search for temporal variations in brightness asymmetries will likely provide useful clues.
Environmental Dependence of Type Ia Supernovae in Low-redshift Galaxy Clusters
Authors: Larison Conor , Jha Saurabh W. , Kwok Lindsey A. , Camacho-Neves Yssavo
Published: January 2024

We present an analysis of 102 Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) in nearby (z < 0.1), x-ray-selected galaxy clusters. This is the largest such sample to date and is based on archival data primarily from ZTF and ATLAS. We divide our SNe Ia into an inner cluster sample projected within r
500 of the cluster center and an outer cluster sample projected between r
500 and 2 r
500. We compare these to field samples of SNe Ia at similar redshifts in both quiescent and star-forming host galaxies. Based on SALT3 fits to the light curves, we find that the inner cluster SNe Ia have a higher fraction of fast-evolving objects (SALT3 x
1 < −1) than the outer cluster or field quiescent samples. This implies an intrinsically different population of SNe Ia occurs in inner cluster environments, beyond known correlations based on host galaxy alone. Our cluster samples show a strongly bimodal x
1 distribution with a fast-evolving component that dominates the inner cluster objects (≳75%) but is just a small fraction of SNe Ia in field star-forming galaxies (≲10%). We do not see strong evidence for variations in the color (SALT3 c) distributions among the samples and find only minor differences in SN Ia standardization parameters and Hubble residuals. We suggest that the age of the stellar population drives the observed distributions, with the oldest populations nearly exclusively producing fast-evolving SNe Ia.
Filament Formation due to Diffusive Instabilities in Dusty Protoplanetary Disks
Authors: Gerbig Konstantin , Lin 林 Min-Kai 明楷 , Lehmann Marius
Published: January 2024

We report the finding of a new, local diffusion instability in a protoplanetary disk which can operate in a dust fluid, subject to mass diffusion, shear viscosity, and dust–gas drag, provided the diffusivity, viscosity, or both, decrease sufficiently rapidly with increasing dust surface mass density. We devise a vertically averaged, axisymmetric hydrodynamic model to describe a dense, midplane dust layer in a protoplanetary disk. The gas is modeled as a passive component, imposing an effective, diffusion-dependent pressure, mass diffusivity, and viscosity onto the otherwise collisionless dust fluid, via turbulence excited by the gas alone, or dust and gas in combination. In particular, we argue that such conditions are met when the dust–gas mixture generates small-scale turbulence through the streaming instability, as supported by recent measurements of dust mass diffusion slopes in simulations. We hypothesize that the newly discovered instability may be the origin of filamentary features, almost ubiquitously found in simulations of the streaming instability. In addition, our model allows for growing oscillatory modes, which operate in a similar fashion as the axisymmetric viscous overstability in dense planetary rings. However, it remains speculative if the required conditions for such modes can be met in protoplanetary disks.
New Horizons Venetia Burney Student Dust Counter Observes Higher than Expected Fluxes Approaching 60 au
Authors: Doner Alex , Horányi Mihály , Bagenal Fran , Brandt Pontus , Grundy Will , Lisse Carey , Parker Joel , Poppe Andrew R. , Singer Kelsi N. , Stern S. Alan , Verbiscer Anne
Published: January 2024

The NASA New Horizons Venetia Burney Student Dust Counter (SDC) measures dust particle impacts along the spacecraft’s flight path for grains with mass ≥10−12 g, mapping out their spatial density distribution. We present the latest SDC dust density, size distribution, and flux measurements through 55 au and compare them to numerical model predictions. Kuiper Belt objects (KBOs) are thought to be the dominant source of interplanetary dust particles in the outer solar system due to both collisions between KBOs and their continual bombardment by interstellar dust particles. Continued measurements through 55 au show higher than model-predicted dust fluxes as New Horizons approaches the putative outer edge of the Kuiper Belt (KB). We discuss potential explanations for the growing deviation: radiation pressure stretches the dust distribution to further heliocentric distances than its parent body distribution; icy dust grains undergo photosputtering that rapidly increases their response to radiation pressure forces and pushes them further away from the Sun; and the distribution of KBOs may extend much further than existing observations suggest. Ongoing SDC measurements at even larger heliocentric distances will continue to constrain the contributions of dust production in the KB. Continued SDC measurements remain crucial for understanding the Kuiper Belt and the interpretation of dust disks around other stars.
Discovered the Long-term Variation of the Variable Star CzeV818
Authors: Peretto Ivo , Lora Stefano , Barbieri Matilde , Sassaro Lorenzo , Furlato Giovanni , Rivato William , Peretto Giuseppe , Galli Gianni , Gazzetta Simone
Published: January 2024

In this study we describe the reclassification of the variable star CzeV818, discovered in 2015 by Pavel Cagas (Skarka et al. 2017), which was cataloged as a delta Scuti variable. From the photometric study performed with the telescopes of the SSV-UAI-GRAV (Unione Astrofili Italiani, Variable Star Section), All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae (Kochanek et al. 2017) (ASAS-SN) and Zwicky Transient Facility (Masci et al. 2019) (ZTF) surveys and the G-spectrum obtained from Gaia DR3 (Gaia Collaboration et al. 2023) (Astrophysical parameters inference system, Apsis) data, it was possible to understand that the luminous variation was not due to pulsations but due to spots (as discussed in Roxburgh 1964), present in the photosphere with a cycle of 0.402533 day (9.66 hr). Analyzing the long-term data present in the ASAS-SN and ZTF surveys, it was possible to determine a cycle of 2900 days (7.95 yr), which is similar to the solar cycle.
Longitudinal Observation of Two Giant Peripheral Atrophic Retinal Holes Left Untreated
Authors: Lucente Amedeo , Taloni Andrea , Scorcia Vincenzo , Giannaccare Giuseppe
Published: January 2024

In this report, two rare cases of large atrophic peripheral retinal holes are described. Both patients presented during a routine visit without reporting any ocular symptoms. The holes did not exhibit significant risk factors for progression to rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: No signs of posterior vitreous detachment, vitreoretinal tractions, or retinal degeneration were visible. For such asymptomatic cases, international guidelines recommend a strict follow-up schedule; however, the unusual size of the holes raised significant concerns about the management of these retinal breaks. The advantages and disadvantages of laser photo-coagulation treatment were discussed, ultimately favoring a watch-and-wait strategy.

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Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina
2024;55:176–178.]
Relationship Between Disease and Treatment Factors in Diabetes With Vision Difficulty: A Cross-Sectional, Population-Based Analysis
Authors: Zajner Chris , Moayad Lana , Popovic Marko M. , Kertes Peter J. , Kohly Radha P. , Wong David , Muni Rajeev H.
Published: January 2024

Background and Objective:

Relationships between disease and treatment factors of diabetes and vision difficulty remain largely unknown. This study investigated the relationship between disease and treatment factors in diabetes and participants' self-reported vision difficulty.

Patients and Methods:

This was a cross-sectional, population-based analysis. Data from the National Health Interview Survey was used and analyzed through univariable and multivariable logistic regression.

Results:

From the 29,464 included participants, logistic regression showed increased odds of self-reported vision difficulty among participants with diabetes (odds ratio [OR] = 2.14,
P
< 0.001), prediabetes (OR = 1.95,
P
< 0.001), or gestational diabetes (OR = 1.54,
P
< 0.001) compared to participants without diabetes. Those who reported having diabetes for more than a year had higher odds of vision difficulty (OR = 1.97,
P
= 0.02), as did those who were taking insulin (OR = 1.62,
P
< 0.001), those who had taken less insulin to save money within the past year (OR = 1.87,
P
= 0.01), and those who reported experiencing diabetes-related stress (OR = 2.14,
P
< 0.001).

Conclusions:

Duration of diabetes, diabetes-related stress, and taking less insulin than recommended to save money were associated with vision difficulty.

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Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina
2024;55:142–153.]
Pits of Fire: Post Scleral Graft Vasculitis in Patients With Optic Disc Pit Maculopathy
Authors: Dsouza Palmeera , Mohan Manjima , Mohanakumar Meera , ShivaSwamy Maheshwari , Kanakath Anuradha , VR Saravanan
Published: January 2024

Occlusive vasculitis is a rare complication following an uneventful surgery. In this article, we report two cases of optic disc pit maculopathy that underwent scleral graft and developed vasculitis following uneventful surgery. Both patients underwent autologous scleral graft for optic disc pit maculopathy through 25-gauge pars plana vitrectomy. Scleral graft was harvested from patient's same eye and plugged in the optic disc pit. After a postoperative period of approximately 3 months, both patients developed features of occlusive vasculitis with vitreous base contraction. Uveitic workup did not reveal other causes of vasculitis. Both patients were treated with topical and systemic steroids and responded well until the last follow-up.

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Successful Management of Recurrent High Flow Priapism Treated with Selective Arterial Embolization: A Case Report
Authors: Janardhana Alfryan , Kustono Andri , Aslam Achmad Bayhaqi Nasir
Published: January 2024

Introduction:

High-flow priapism is rare, uncontrolled arterial inflow, preceded by penile or perineal trauma and arterial-lacunar fistula. There are several ways to treat high-flow priapism,, i.e., conservative management, use of ice packs, mechanical decompression, surgery, and super-selective arterial embolization. Embolization is currently widely accepted in patients who fail from conservative management. This study aimed to report using gel foam and microcoil embolization in high-flow priapism recurrent to PVA embolization.

Case Study:

A 36-year-old man complained of prolonged erection. The erection occurred three days before admission while waking up in the morning, not accompanied by either sexual stimulation or pain. There was a history of fall four days ago in the afternoon, with the patients groin hitting a rocky ground. Physical examination revealed an erect penis which felt warm, with an EHS of 4. Blood gas analysis of the corpus cavernosum showed bright red blood with pH of 7.47, pCO2 23.6, pO2 145, HCO3 17.3, BE -6, and SaO2 99%. Doppler ultrasound examination of the penis showed high-flow priapism. Embolization with PVA was performed and there were decreased complaints. A few hours later erection occurred. Reevaluation was then performed and continued with embolization using gelfoam and microcoil. There were immediate successful results (EHS 3) accompanied by a decrease in symptoms. Long-term follow-up has shown a return to normal erectile function six months following the injury.

Conclusion :

Priapism may happen from various etiologies. Differentiating high-flow and low-flow is paramount during the acute phase because of different treatment strategies. Conservative management may be applied to high-flow priapism. If conservative management fails, embolization may be attempted. The choice of embolization agent must be taken into account.
Music for Tarquinia Molza Rediscovered: Cantate o nove alme/Mater misericordiae by Domenico Micheli/Geronimo Cavaglieri
Authors: Taschetti Gabriele
Published: January 2024

Through the recent identification of the model for a contrafactum, a composition by Domenico Micheli dedicated to Tarquinia Molza has been discovered. This has turned out to be of earlier date than those dedicated to her by other composers. The incompletely preserved madrigal can be partially reconstructed with the aid of the parts belonging to the contrafactum and opens up new research perspectives on Molza and Micheli as well as on the process of retextualization carried out by Geronimo Cavaglieri, author of the new text.
"Unas tablicas guardadas en un armario". Devoción femenina, política y territorialidad en el políptico de Isabel I de Castilla
Authors: Pérez Monzón Olga
Published: January 2024

El presente artículo plantea un novedoso acercamiento al llamado Políptico de Isabel I. A su valor devocional, objeto de estudio en anteriores trabajos, añadimos su lectura en clave biográfica de la monarca. Bajo este criterio, las escenas se agrupan en tres temas marco: oración en femenino, predicación y conquista, y territorialidad. Un análisis que, asimismo, reflexiona sobre sus modos perceptivos y sinestésicos.
Digital Inclusion in English Language Teaching in Ukraine
Authors: Simkova Iryna , Vainagii Tetiana , Mikhnieva Yuliia , Serheieva Oksana
Published: January 2024

In this paper authors research the digital inclusion in English language teaching in Ukraine. The authors concentrate on the investigation of the digital platform Sikorsky Distance that supports the digital skills development of University students. Special attention is given to forcibly displaced students, students from temporarily occupied territories, and studentsrefugees and students from non-urban environments. This research has clearly shown that the usage of digital platforms is a valuable source that helps students from temporarily occupied territories, students-refugees, and students from non-urban environments adapt to the English language learning process and are integrated into students’ communities.
FOTA-MAC: A Novel Traffic Adaptive MAC Protocol for Wireless Body Area Networks
Authors: Azdad Nabila , Elboukhari Mohamed
Published: January 2024

Recently, Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs) have emerged as a significant breakthrough in the healthcare sector due to their immense potential to revolutionize health outcomes. This type of network is able to support a diverse range of applications with traffic rates ranging from several bits per hour up to 10 megabits per second. The challenge lies in accommodating this wide range of applications and meeting their distinct requirements using a single suitably flexible medium access control protocol. In response to this challenge, our paper proposes a novel Traffic Adaptive MAC protocol designed specifically for the regular traffic of WBANs. This innovative protocol dynamically adapts its operation based on the observed traffic, leading to significant efficiency gains compared to the standardized MAC protocols IEEE 802.15.4 and IEEE 802.15.6. Our contribution aims to address the critical need for a tailored and adaptive MAC protocol that can seamlessly handle varying traffic loads within WBANs. By incorporating our protocol, we envision enhanced communication efficiency and improved performance, unlocking new possibilities for healthcare applications and ultimately revolutionizing the healthcare industry.
The Effectiveness of an Interactive WhatsApp Bot on Listening Skills
Authors: Behforouz Behnam , Al Ghaithi Ali
Published: January 2024

The present paper attempted to measure the effectiveness of an interactive WhatsApp bot on the listening skills of Omani English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. For this purpose, 40 Omani intermediate EFL learners were divided into two groups: a control and an experimental in a higher education institution. A pretest was conducted to ensure the homogeneity of listening skills among all the participants. While both groups received instructions and exercises on listening in class, an interactive WhatsApp bot was designed for the experimental group to receive more instructions and training without time and place limitations. Later, a posttest and a delayed posttest were conducted to compare learners’ performance. The study results showed smooth progress of both groups in listening exams during the posttest and delayed posttest; however, the experimental group’s performance was significantly high. The findings of the study are efficacious and helpful for teachers and learners.
Chat GPT for Professional English Course Development
Authors: Kostikova Ilona , Holubnycha Liudmyla , Besarab Tetiana , Moshynska Olena , Moroz Tetiana , Shamaieva Iuliia
Published: January 2024

Digitalization of all life spheres is the reality of modern world development. The global digitization creates a powerful information environment. Its navigation requires serious tools for structuring, systematizing and processing information. Digital processes, as the most progressive, are in constant development. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gaining popularity. The latest product that has created a lot of discussion is СhatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) from OpenAI, which is an artificial intelligence chatbot that demonstrates the ability of digital devices to perform the tasks inherent to intelligent beings. The paper shows some issues of using ChatGPT for making a new course of Law English, a curriculum, a syllabus at the tertiary level removing concerns related to its application and utilization. The purpose of the manuscript is to describe a real case of working out a professional English course for university students applying ChatGPT. The methods of analysis, synthesis, case study, expert assessment were used. The results are as follows: a new course for Law English training, a curriculum, a syllabus and a textbook using content created by ChatGPT were readied. The conclusion is that, nowadays, everything can be taught by a teacher partly with an AI. ChatGPT can be used for a wide variety of educational purposes, including providing information, generating necessary texts, tasks, tests, and answering many questions. Most of the mentioned ChatGPT services are important educational elements in language teaching and learning, they can be used for professional English course development.
Dysfonctions mécaniques dans les interstices de l’infrastructure
Authors: Fabié Paul , Ruiz Zubizarreta Joaquin
Published: January 2024

Ce travail ethnographique propose une réflexion sur les machines depuis des situations géographiques interstitielles, celles dans lesquelles sont réduits deux peuples Guarani de part et d’autre de la frontière entre Paraguay et Brésil. Dans ce territoire régi par l’infrastructure de l’agrobusiness, les machines marquent quotidiennement la réalité autochtone. Certaines, dysfonctionnelles, sont devenues paysage ; certaines, aujourd’hui, accélèrent la vie autochtone ; d'autres facilitent le travail ou brouillent les pistes entre des imaginaires de tradition et de modernité, de mécanique et d’animaux, de développement et de résistance. Se manifestent ainsi la fertilité et l’inventivité des conceptualisations et usages mécaniques.
Une moissonneuse-batteuse sur la plaine rizicole de Bama (Burkina Faso) : leçons et perspectives d’un service commun de mécanisation agricole
Authors: Ouedraogo Tewendé Laurent
Published: January 2024

La mécanisation agricole est un aspect important des politiques publiques agricoles de l’État burkinabè au regard des défis multiples qui se posent à un secteur agricole prédominant dans l’économie en termes de nombre d’actifs (près de 80 %) et qui demeure très faiblement mécanisé. Sur la plaine rizicole de Bama, entre 2019 et 2022, un projet de développement d’un service de mécanisation agricole a été mis en œuvre avec l’introduction d’une moissonneuse-batteuse. Son objectif est d'améliorer la productivité agricole à travers la création d’un service de récolte du riz, désormais payant. Les expériences qui en sont faites, aux plans organisationnel et opérationnel, ouvrent la question des conditions de conduite d'une implémentation se prévalant des innovations agricoles.
Iconisation du discours et sémiotisation de l’évènement à travers la pancarte numérique
Authors: Oulebsir Oukil Kamila
Published: January 2024

Cet article traite de la pancarte numérique comme objet d’étude à part entière. Il met la lumière sur ce technogenre défini dans le cadre de l’analyse du discours numérique (ADN) (Paveau 2017) qui permet de se représenter un évènement et d’en assurer sa sémiotisation à travers l’assemblage texte/image. L’analyse du corpus composé de pancartes relatives à des situations de crise permet d’observer comment cet outil verbo-iconique participe de la définition d’une iconisation de l’énonciation et d’une iconisation du discours. L’objectif de cette étude est de montrer comment le sens est construit par le continuum entre l’iconique et le verbal à l’œuvre dans la pancarte numérique.
AI-Driven Skill Development
Authors: Gupta Vijay Prakash
Published: January 2024

The rapid advancement of Industry 5.0 demands a skilled workforce, but many students lack the necessary competencies. This chapter explores the transformative potential of AI-driven skill development, aligning education with Industry 5.0 needs. AI analyzes data to personalize skill development. The study aims to bridge the skills gap, emphasizing positive outcomes like enhanced workforce preparedness. AI's potential offers a promising solution for the evolving job market. Investing in AI-driven skill development is imperative for a skilled and adaptable workforce in Industry 5.0.
Infrastructure Potential and Human-Centric Strategies in the Context of Industry 5.0
Authors: Kumari Priti , Anand Abhishek , Praveen Pushkar , Verma Agya Ram , Godiyal Abhishek
Published: January 2024

Moving from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 represents a significant shift in manufacturing, focusing on human collaboration, customization, and sustainability instead of just automation and digitization. Industry 5.0 brings substantial advancements that reshape the industrial landscape. This chapter examines the transition, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure, ethical concerns, and future implication. Industry 5.0 relies on a robust infrastructure, blending physical and digital elements to enable advanced technology integration. It places human-centric strategies at its core, emphasizing human interaction, well-being, and skill development. The synergy between infrastructure and human-centric approaches is pivotal for Industry 5.0's success, enabling ergonomic workplaces, seamless human-machine collaboration, data access, and customization. Simultaneously, human-centric strategies prioritize collaboration, skill development, and ethical considerations, fostering a harmonious synergy.
Ways of Using Computational Thinking to Improve Students' Ability to Think Critically
Authors: Kumar Indrajeet , Mohd Noor
Published: January 2024

Computational thinking (CT) is a problem-solving method that depicts on thoughts and procedures from computer science to implements complex problems in an organised and effective manner. It encompasses collapsing down problems into subproblems, convenient components, recognizing patterns and perceptions, and originating algorithms to resolve them. Applying CT to learning can definitely help enhance students' ability to think significantly. The present study highlights the importance of computational thinking and its implication on student's ability to think. The segment of computational thinking is a kind of problem-solving skill that adopts the process of a computer's systematic manner. In response to this, computers are involved with deriving conclusions and solutions that are equipped with decomposing an issue, using analytical information and others. On the same hand, the application of computational thinking is deemed of high quality in inducing higher thinking capacities among students and strengthening their cognitive process which in turn brings forward advancing solutions.
Implications of Blockchain Technology- Based Cryptocurrency in the cloud for the Hospitality Industry
Authors: Talukder Mohammad Badruddoza , Kumar Sanjeev , Das Iva Rani
Published: January 2024

In various industries, blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies have gained significant importance. This study delves into the crucial role played by blockchain-based cryptocurrencies within the hospitality sector. The significance of this research lies in its aim to address inefficiencies, boost security, and adapt to the evolving landscape within the hospitality industry. The industry's heavy reliance on centralization poses challenges, including steep transaction costs, vulnerabilities in data security, and a lack of transparency. Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies offer solutions to simplify processes, safeguard data, and enable secure, cost-efficient transactions. This paper highlights the increasing importance of blockchain-based solutions in hospitality, underscoring industry stakeholders' need to embrace these innovations. Through an analysis of implications, advantages, and obstacles, this study adds depth to our comprehension of how blockchain-based cryptocurrencies can enhance the hospitality sector's efficiency, security, and competitiveness.
Comparison of Indian Public Sector Banks' Cost and Profit Efficiencies in the Post-Reform Period
Authors: Magar Anshuman Vijay , Shrivastava Gitanjali , Rajput Namita , Sahu Aradhana , Kumar Bhupendra , Pramanik Sabyasachi , Pandey Digvijay
Published: January 2024

The chapter compares and analyzes the cost and profit efficiency of India's public sector banks (PSBs). The information was obtained and examined between 1995 and 2017, or from the start of the post-liberalization era until the big State Bank of India merger in 2017. For each PSB in India, the average profit efficiency (PE) and cost efficiency (CE) ratings were examined year by year. Using non-parametric Friedman's two-way Annova and Wilcoxon signed rank tests, the distribution and median of efficiency scores in two subperiods were also evaluated. The findings showed that PSBs in the chosen time period had profit inefficiencies. PE scores are lower than CE scores for the whole time period. The results also showed significant variances amongst public sector banks between 1995 and 2022. In addition, since India's 1991 banking sector reform, the PE of PSBs has been falling.
A Futuristic Approach on the Multifunctionality of Nanomaterials
Authors: Talwar Archna , Nayyar Avni , Anand Shruti , Zahera Manaal , Fatima Faria
Published: January 2024

The realm of analytical chemistry has been invigorated by the advent of multifunctional nanoparticles. Nanomaterials, with their distinct properties stemming from quantum effects and high surface-to-volume ratios, are poised to reshape industries ranging from electronics to medicine and environmental sustainability as they deliver unprecedented performance by integrating semiconducting, plasmonic, and piezoelectronic properties. Furthermore, multifunctional nano species play a pivotal role in personalized medicine and targeted therapies. Magnetic nanoparticles respond to magnetic fields and are employed in hyperthermia therapy and targeted drug delivery. The utilization of nanostructures for promoting environmental sustainability is highly commendable. They have the remarkable ability to pinpoint pollutants and their degradation. Therefore, as the research progresses, there are transformative breakthroughs to harness the multifunctionality of nanomaterials across scientific domains, driving society towards a future characterized by technological marvels and sustainable progress.
Hybrid Nanomaterials
Authors: Talwar Archna , Anand Shruti , Nayyar Avni , Fatima Faria , Zahera Manaal
Published: January 2024

Hybrid nanomaterials, a novel class formed by integrating organic and inorganic components at the nanoscale, have gained attention in nanotechnology and materials science. This synergy creates structures with enhanced functionalities. In environmental detection, they play a crucial role due to their sustainable and cutting-edge attributes. This chapter examines their pivotal role in addressing environmental issues, leveraging diverse nanomaterial properties. With tunable properties, high surface area, and sensitivity, hybrid nanomaterials are ideal for sensing environmental parameters. Their sustainability aligns with the global push for eco-friendly solutions, extending to applications in renewable energy and waste reduction. The chapter explores synthesis methods, sensor design intricacies, and applications, highlighting their potential to revolutionize environmental monitoring and contribute to a sustainable future through advancements in detection technologies.
Energy Harvesting and Storage Applications for Hybrid Nanomaterials
Authors: Ramadoss Jagadeesh , Sonachalam Arumugam
Published: January 2024

Hybrid nanomaterials (HNs) have developed as promising candidates for advancing energy harvesting and storage technologies due to their unique combination of properties. This chapter focuses on developments in the design, synthesis, and applications of HNs for energy storage/harvesting applications. These materials, formed by integrating distinct nanoscale components such as nanoparticles, nanowires, and nanosheets, exhibit synergistic effects that enhance energy conversion, storage capacity, and overall device performance. These strategies encompass bottom-up and top-down approaches, self-assembly methods, and surface functionalization techniques. It aims to understand how these combinations affect charge transport, catalytic activity, and electrochemical behavior. These applications span a wide range, including solar cells, thermoelectric generators, electrochemical energy storage, and conversion.