bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Testing the feasibility and acceptability of ‘Everyday SDM’ in primary care: Protocol for a pilot implementation study (Preprint)
Authors: Dorin Sarah Skurla , Schulenberg Frances B , Visnic Stephanie , Youles Bradley , Holleman Rob , Sussman Jeremy B. , Caverly Tanner J.
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

The ‘Everyday Shared Decision Making’ approach (ESDM) was developed as a more feasible approach to personalizing decisions in primary care. This approach includes 3 key elements: 1) making a tailored recommendation, 2) qualitatively presenting tradeoffs, and 3) supporting patient decisional autonomy. Previous work found this approach to be acceptable. However, little is known about how the Everyday SDM approach can be integrated within the primary care setting.

OBJECTIVE

To describe the protocol for a pilot test of the feasibility and acceptability, to both patients and primary care clinicians (PCCs), of using a paper-based deployment of the Everyday SDM approach in the primary care clinic.

METHODS

Two case studies were examined: lung cancer screening (LCS) and blood pressure (BP) treatment decisions. This study was a multi-component pilot implementation study involving training PCCs in the Everyday SDM approach and providing them with an encounter-based Decision Aid supporting the Everyday SDM approach during clinic visits. Eligible patients were either candidates for an initial lung cancer screening conversation or a conversation about intensifying blood pressure medication. The patient-PCC medical encounters were audio-recorded. Following the appointment, the patient completed a short survey and semi-structured interview. After PCCs completed 2-3 study appointments, they completed a semi-structured interview reflecting on their experience with the Everyday SDM approach.

RESULTS

We recruited 10 PCCs and 23 patients (4 LCS patients and 19 BP patients). Data analysis is currently ongoing.

CONCLUSIONS

The results from this pilot study will contribute to the ongoing efforts towards integrating a practical approach to SDM into primary care. This pilot will lay the groundwork for an effective and efficient larger-scale trial.
Fully immersive virtual reality versus on-campus for performance assessment in undergraduate medical education – protocol for a comparison study (Preprint)
Authors: Neher Andrea N , Berendonk Christoph , Neubauer Florian B , Delahaye Mathias , Kannape Oliver A , Sauter Thomas C , Birrenbach Tanja
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly utilized in healthcare training and assessment, offering immersive experiences through head-mounted displays. Compared to traditional Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), which are costly and may be burdensome, VR could provide an attractive alternative by recreating scenarios and presenting pathological findings through virtual patients (VPs). VR also enables scalability, standardization, and potential automation of checklist completion, alleviating the cognitive load on examiners.

OBJECTIVE

The study aims to explore the use of a VR OSCE station and compare it to a traditional on-campus OSCE station in undergraduate medical education. It investigates how students perceive workload, fairness, and realism, and compares student performance between the two types of stations. Additionally, the study examines the item and scale analysis of checklist items, the VR-related side effects experienced by students, and their evaluation of the VR station's usability and acceptance. Finally, it identifies the technical challenges involved in conducting and evaluating a VR OSCE station.

METHODS

This quasi-experimental comparison study is conducted at the University of Bern, comparing a traditional OSCE case with a corresponding VR OSCE case. To assess workload, fairness, realism, VR-related side effects, technology acceptance, and usability, we use validated questionnaires. The official exam checklist is used to compare student performance in both the VR and traditional cases. Additionally, technical challenges encountered during the VR OSCE are documented.

RESULTS

Study recruitment and data collection on the traditional OSCE began in April 2024. The VR OSCE will be conducted in the summer of 2024.

CONCLUSIONS

This study will compare a traditional OSCE with a VR OSCE to assess feasibility, workload, performance, realism, and fairness, ultimately providing insights for the potential integration of VR OSCE into high stakes assessments.
The Use of Mobile Health Technology and Behavioral Economics to Encourage Adherence to Statins and Blood Pressure Lowering Medication in Adolescents with Familial Hypercholesterolemia or Hypertension: Protocol for Pre-Post Comparison Study (Preprint)
Authors: Hartz Jacob , Palfray Hannah , de Ferranti Sarah , Powell-Wiley Tiffany
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the United States, with risk factors such as hypertension and elevated LDL cholesterol originating in childhood. While statins and blood pressure-lowering medications can mitigate these risks, adherence is often poor, particularly among youth. Innovative solutions, such as monetary incentives via smartphone applications, may enhance adherence, but evidence in youth is lacking.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a smartphone application (Wellth®) offering financial incentives to improve adherence to statins and blood pressure-lowering medications among youth aged 12-19 at risk for cardiovascular disease.

METHODS

We initially designed a randomized controlled trial to compare the efficacy of two different incentive structures in youth treated with a statin for familial hypercholesterolemia with inadequate adherence. After facing recruitment challenges, the study protocol was changed to evaluating a single incentive in a pre-post design, The primary outcome was the change in adherence rate over the 60-day incentive period compared to the adherence rate during the 14-day “run-in” period. The secondary outcome was a change in LDL cholesterol level. Adjustments to the protocol were made in response to recruitment challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, simplifying the incentive structure and expanding eligibility criteria.

RESULTS

The study is currently undergoing recruitment and collection of data from the first participants. The study has faced recruitment challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, necessitating protocol modifications. Detailed analysis of adherence rates and LDL cholesterol changes is ongoing.

CONCLUSIONS

This study explores the efficacy of monetary incentives delivered through a smartphone application to improve medication adherence in youth at risk for CVD. The findings will be used to build upon the existing literature in an effort to improve medication adherence throughout the life-course and ultimately reduce CVD.
Penerapan Metode Hedonic Price Modeling dan Model Kota LOD 1 dalam Penilaian Tanah dan Properti sebagai Dasar Pengenaan Pajak
Authors: Atsilah Annisa Nasywa , Muhammad Trias Aditya Kurniawan
Published: August 2024

Meningkatnya harga properti di kawasan perkotaan dipengaruhi oleh pesatnya urbanisasi di kawasan perkotaan. Pola spasial terkait nilai tanah dan properti yang kompleks akibat pembangunan gedung-gedung tinggi belum dipahami dengan baik. Secara umum, penilaian tanah dan properti dipengaruhi oleh aspek lokasi, lingkungan, dan fisik. Pembangunan yang terus berkembang menyebabkan perubahan spasial yang signifikan dalam dimensi vertikal. Faktor 2D yang saat ini digunakan tidak dapat mewakili perubahan informasi spasial pada dimensi vertikal. Oleh karena itu, penting untuk memperhitungkan faktor 3D dalam proses penilaian tanah dan properti. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor 3D pada penilaian tanah dan properti sebagai dasar penentuan pajak dengan menerapkan metode Hedonic Price Modeling (HPM). Metode HPM dikembangkan untuk penilaian tanah dan properti 3D menggunakan regresi berganda dengan pembelajaran mesin (machine learning). Hasil dari penelitian, menunjukkan bahwa penambahan faktor 3D pada model memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap nilai tanah dan properti. Hal ini didukung oleh hasil validasi menggunakan uji independen t, yang menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapat perbedaan secara signifikan antara rata-rata nilai pasar dan Nilai Jual Objek Pajak (NJOP). Selain itu, penyajian model kota LoD 1, dinilai efektif dalam menggambarkan pola distribusi spasial terkait klasifikasi Pajak Bumi dan Bangunan (PBB) yang tersebar di area studi. Pola yang tergambar dalam model kota tersebut dapat mempermudah pemangku kepentingan dalam memahami tren PBB dalam konteks spasial, sekaligus memudahkan dalam pengambilan keputusan terkait kebijakan pajak dan perencanaan kota.
Pengembangan Sistem Informasi Lokasi Kejahatan Jalanan di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Authors: Diyono Diyono
Published: August 2024

Kejahatan jalanan di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (DIY) merupakan masalah serius di tengah status DIY sebagai kota pelajar dan tujuan pariwisata. Dibangunnya sistem informasi yang menyajikan data kejahatan jalanan di DIY merupakan salah satu cara untuk mengatasi masalah ini. Penyusunan sistem ini terdiri dari tahap perencanaan, analisis kebutuhan, desain konseptual, pengembangan sistem, pengujian, dan pemeliharaan. Sistem informasi ini menyimpan data kejahatan jalanan yang bersumber dari kepolisian pada perangkat manajemen basisdata. Penyusunan konsep create, read, update, dan delete (CRUD) dalam sistem ini memungkinkan data pada basisdata dapat ditambahkan, disunting, dan dihapus oleh pengelola sistem. Hasil pengujian terhadap 5 aspek kebergunaan sistem pada pengguna menghasilkan persentase tingkat persetujuan sebesar 89,51%, sehingga tanggapan pengguna terletak di daerah “setuju” terhadap kebergunaan sistem informasi ini. Sementara itu, hasil pengujian pada pengelola menghasilkan persentase tingkat persetujuan sebesar 90%, sehingga tanggapan pengelola terletak di daerah “setuju” terhadap kebergunaan sistem informasi ini. Dengan demikian, pembuatan sistem informasi ini telah berhasil mendapatkan tanggapan yang baik dalam menyajikan informasi persebaran kejahatan jalanan di DIY.
Pergerakan Vertikal Titik GNSS CORS Pantai Utara Jawa Tengah dan Sekitarnya Tahun 2021-2023 Menggunakan Pengolahan Metode Precise Point Positioning (PPP)
Authors: Sitaningrum Alya , Widjajanti Nurrohmar
Published: August 2024

Penurunan tanah di Pantai Utara Jawa Tengah dan sekitarnya menimbulkan kerugian dan berdampak negatif. Mitigasi seperti pemantauan fenomena penurunan tanah di Pantai Utara Jawa Tengah diperlukan khususnya untuk pemantauan pergerakan vertikal dan kecepatannya. Salah satu teknologi yang dapat dimanfaatkan yaitu Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). Saat ini, pengolahan data GNSS dengan metode Precise Point Positioning (PPP) telah banyak digunakan untuk analisis pergerakan vertikal. Berdasarkan koordinat hasil pengolahan data GNSS beberapa tahun dapat ditentukan kecepatan pergerakan vertikalnya. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menentukan nilai pergerakan vertikal dan kecepatannya pada titik Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) di Pantai Utara Jawa Tengah dan sekitarnya dengan metode PPP. Pemantauan pergerakan vertikal dilakukan pada delapan titik GNSS CORS tahun 2021 s.d. 2023 di Pantai Utara Jawa Tengah yaitu CPKL (Pekalongan), CSMG (Semarang Genuk), CSEM (Semarang), dan CJPR (Jepara) dan di sekitarnya yaitu CBJN (Banjarnegara), CMGL (Magelang), CSLO (Solo), dan CPWD (Purwodadi). Pengolahan data GNSS dengan metode PPP menggunakan perangkat lunak PRIDE PPP-AR sehingga diperoleh estimasi nilai koordinat harian dan simpangan baku. Pergerakan vertikal dan simpangan bakunya diolah dengan metode linear least square sehingga diperoleh nilai kecepatan pergerakan vertikal dan simpangan baku setiap titik CORS kemudian dilakukan uji statistik t-student dengan tingkat kepercayaan 95%. Penurunan tanah tahun 2021 s.d. 2022 terjadi pada titik CPKL, CPWD, CSEM, dan CSMG sedangkan CBJN, CJPR, CMGL, dan CSLO terjadi kenaikan tanah. Tahun 2022 s.d. 2023 dan 2021 s.d. 2023 terjadi penurunan tanah di titik CMGL, CPKL, CPWD, dan CSMG sedangkan CBJN, CJPR, CSEM, dan CSLO mengalami kenaikan tanah. Nilai kecepatan pergerakan vertikal selama tiga tahun berkisar -4,39 s.d. -94,03 mm/tahun sedangkan kenaikannya -4,39 s.d. 96,32 mm/tahun. Penurunan tanah terjadi pada titik CMGL, CPKL, CPWD, dan CSMG. Kenaikan tanah terjadi pada titik CBJN, CJPR, CSEM, dan CSLO berturut-turut sebesar 54,24 mm/tahun, 96,32 mm/tahun, 3,23 mm/tahun, 26,6 mm/tahun.
A Comparative Study of Yuanti Flower-and-bird Paintings and Western Classical Still-life Paintings: A Formal and Thematic Analysis of Li Song’s “Basket of Flowers” and Caravaggio’s “Basket of Fruit”
Authors: Lin Shuxin
Published: August 2024

In the context of globalization, cultural exchange between the East and West is becoming increasingly frequent, and painting serves as a unique perspective for exploring cultural differences. In particular, flower-and-bird paintings and still-life paintings, as two major traditional painting genres, share similarities in selecting the subject and pursuing realism while maintaining their artistic characteristics, which both act as effective research models for cross-cultural comparative studies. This paper selects Li Song’s “Basket of Flowers”, a representative of Yuanti flower-and-bird paintingsy, and Caravaggio’s “Basket of Fruit”, an iconic one of the 17th-century Western classical still-life paintings. Through visual interpretation and cultural tracing, it analyzes the differences between the two in terms of color application, spatial organization, modelling techniques, and artistic spirit, to reveal the heterogeneity of floral subjects in Yuanti flower-and-bird paintings and Western classical still-life paintings, and to examine the different artistic values and humanistic spirits manifested in Chinese and Western paintings.
Growth parameters, yield attributing characters and economics of different HYVs of Foxtail millet (Setaria italica L.) in the upland of Tripura
Authors: Aich Deeptanu , Sen Debashish , Das Saurav , De Biman , Saha Debasree , Paul Niladri , Saha Abhijit
Published: August 2024

A field experiment was conducted in January 2023 at the upland farm of the College of Agriculture, Lembucherra, West Tripura, to evaluate the performance of ten different high-yielding varieties of foxtail millet (Setaria italic L.) under upland conditions. The experiment was laid out in a randomized block design with three replications. The treatments consisted of 10 varieties viz., IIM-FXM-4 (V1), Prasad (V2), Garuda (V3), GPUF-4 (V4), GPUF-3 (V5), Fingu (Local) (V6), Black (Local) (V7), SiA-4200 (V8), SiA-3159 (V9), SiA-3156 (V10)with plot size of 4.5m x 3.0m and 100-50-50 NPK kg ha-1 recommendation of fertilizer dose.Results of the experiment showed that among the varieties GPUF-3 recorded significantly highest values of plant height (135.33 cm), number of tillers plant-1 (8.50), dry matter accumulation (14.76 g) in all the growth stages of foxtail millet during the year of experimentation. GPUF-3 recorded superior yield attributes namely number of ears plant-1 (4.47), number of grains ear head-1 (1418.62), grain weight ear head-1 (4.97), length of ear head (21.33 cm) and 1000 seed weight (3.63 g) which ultimately produce higher seed yield (2245.81 kg ha-1) stover yield (4215.02 kg ha-1) during the year of experiment.From the economic point of view GPUF-3 fetched higher in terms of gross return, net return and B:C ratio due to higher seed yield.
Multivariate Analysis of the Temporal and Spatial Correlations of the Global Human Rights Dataset
Authors:   Binghamton University Libraries, Goodrick Amanda , Mark Skip ,   University of Rhode Island, Filippov Mikhail G. ,   Binghamton University Libraries, Sayama Hiroki ,   Binghamton University Libraries
Published: August 2024

We propose an extension of a previously proposed method for lead-lag analysis of multivariate time series to include the analysis of spatial correlations. We applied the extended spatial and temporal method to CIRIGHTS, a large global human rights dataset, in order to determine the most influential and most influenced indicators of human rights, freedoms, and atrocities over time. We consider four target countries, each from a different continent. The previously proposed method used a weighted directed network with several lags of each variable as nodes and with edges weighted by transfer entropy. In this study, that method is extended to the spatial multivariate time series by investigating geographical correlations between each target country and its surrounding region to determine which variables best represent activity between the target country and the surrounding region. The nodes in this undirected network are variables in the target country and variables in the surrounding region, with edges weighted by mutual information. Eigenvector centrality is used to determine which variables best represent activity between the target country and the surrounding region. Key findings indicate that occupational and worker rights are the most influential and most influenced in the target countries over time and by region, and laws tend to influence future activity.
Implementing Scalable Solutions for Space Debris Mitigation
Authors: Aneja Ameya
Published: August 2024

Abstract: Collision of space debris present in the LEO (Low Earth Orbit) poses a serious threat to the current operational space missions as well as to the future utilization of the LEO space. These also result in major environmental impairment and significant economic losses due to damage to satellites and space stations. It thus becomes imperative to develop effective strategies and design and build systems which can aid in the removal of both small and large debris. This paper investigates the various existing space debris mitigation models such as ElectroDynamic Debris Eliminator (EDDE), ESA’s Space Harpoon, Laser Ablation, and JAXA’s Electrodynamic tether. A useful comparison is drawn amongst these different techniques while evaluating their efficiency within the framework of methods for space debris capture and removal. The advantages and drawbacks of these technologies are discussed through examples, previous and ongoing projects. The paper also aims to briefly introduce a novel concept for debris mitigation and to motivate more rigorous research in this area.
Impact of Digitalization on Purchase Decision of Electronic Goods
Authors: Saxena Dr. Shilpi
Published: August 2024

Abstract: Digital transformation empowers individuals by saving time and money. It diminishes geographical barriers and fosters closer connections among people globally. Now, acquiring products or services doesn't require a physical visit to a store; a simple online click suffices. To engage with potential clients, organizations are leveraging digital mediums, facilitating their access to a broader audience. This ease allows customers to effortlessly compare products in terms of quality and price, while the availability of products further influences their purchasing choices. This research study explores the impact of availability of digital information on customer purchasing behaviour, focusing on key factors such as the reliability of online information, the accessibility of websites, and the effectiveness of digital communication channels in persuading customers to make purchases decision. The study is conducted with a sample of 208 participants. Regression analysis was used to draw findings of the study.
Biochemical Approach of Acid-Base Disturbances: Diagnosis Algorithm
Authors: Nitsch Prado Alejandro
Published: August 2024

Context: The biochemical approach to acid-base balance classifies disturbances in two categories based on cellular mechanisms. The first one being cellular respiration (ATP), which presents high anion gap and changes in carbon dioxide levels, and the second one, cellular metabolism (ion transport through membrane channels), which evidences normal anion gap and changes in other cations and anions.
Objective: To present a new diagnostic algorithm for acid-base disturbances, based on the biochemical approach.
Method: Original research with systematic analysis and data organization, following biochemical processes that affect acid-base balance.
Results: A simple, three-step algorithm which classifies information in a diagnostic table that connects blood gas analysis results (pH, anion gap or base excess, bicarbonate, carbon dioxide and unmeasured anions) with the biochemical cause and most probable clinical findings.
Conclusions: The biochemical approach is considered the new model to understand, explain and diagnose acid-base balance and disturbances. All high anion gap disturbances occur in cellular respiration, while all normal anion gap disturbances occur in membrane channel function. The diagnosis algorithm simplifies and organizes the information to describe medical conditions with data from a blood gas analysis. This approach is the first model to establish a linear correlation between lab results, biochemical cause, and clinical findings of acid-base disturbances.
Penilaian Keragaman Morfologi Teh (Camellia sinensis) Ber-dasarkan Karakter Daun dan Bunga saat Periode Reproduktif
Authors: Wahyudin Abdillah Azzam , Bakti Citra , Maxiselly Yudithia , Prayoga Muhammad Khais , Syahrian Heri , Karuniawan Agung
Published: August 2024

Tanaman teh (Camellia sinensis) dapat menghasilkan bunga dan biji, yang dapat dimanfaatkan oleh pemulia tanaman dalam proses persilangan buatan. Pemulia dapat memprediksi keberhasilan persilangan buatan dengan menganalisis keragaman genetik tetua yang akan disilangkan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui keragaman genetik aksesi teh dari benih illegitim pada masa reproduksi. Penelitian dilaksanakan mulai bulan Agustus 2023 sampai dengan Januari 2024 di Pusat Penelitian Teh dan Kina, Desa Mekarsari, Kecamatan Pasir Jambu, Kabupaten Bandung. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu rancangan tanpa tata ruang. Sebanyak tiga belas aksesi terpilih pada populasi saat periode berbunga diidentifikasi penampilan morfologinya sejumlah 15 karakter. Data hasil pengamatan digunakan untuk menganalisis analisis komponen utama dan analisis klaster menggunakan software XLSTAT, sedangkan visualisasi data menggunakan R Program. Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan bahwa bahwa 13 aksesi teh mempunyai keragaman genetik yang tinggi. Hasil tersebut berlandaskan keragaman genetik pada 5 komponen utama yang mencapai 89.11% dan analisis klaster yang terbagi menjadi 3 klaster utama dengan persentase terbesar pada klaster ketiga yaitu sebesar 46.15%.
Ácidos grasos y terpenos del extracto metanólico de Artemisia cina como posibles responsables del efecto ovicida sobre Haemonchus contortus
Authors: Arango-De-la-Pava Luis David , De la Cruz-Cruz Héctor Alejandro , Cuéllar-Ordaz Jorge Alfredo , Zamilpa Alejandro , González-Cortázar Manasés , López-Arellano María Eugenia , Higuera-Piedrahita Rosa Isabel , López-Arellano Raquel
Published: August 2024

Haemonchus contortus es un nematodo hematófago con alta tasa de reproducción, considerado como el principal problema en pequeños rumiantes en pastoreo. Por tanto, se buscan alternativas de tratamiento con base en el uso de los extractos vegetales. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la actividad ovicida de Artemisia cina contra el parásito Haemonchus contortus y caracterizar químicamente el extracto con mayor actividad biológica a través de cromatografía de gases acoplado a espectrometría de masas (CG-MS). La obtención de los extractos a evaluar, se realizó con la técnica de maceración utilizando metanol, acetato de etilo y n-hexano. Los extractos se llevaron a sequedad total y se desafiaron frente a los huevos de H. contortus utilizando la técnica de inhibición de la eclosión de huevos descrita por la Asociación Mundial para el Avance de la Parasitología Veterinaria  (WAAVP, por sus siglas en inglés).  El extracto metanólico  (EM)  mostró el 100 % de actividad ovicida a una concentración de 4.25 mg/ml, siendo el más activo a una baja concentración, por tanto se caracterizó con CG-MS. EL EM posee principalmente ácidos grasos y terpenos; de ellos, el ácido hexadecanoico y el 2-[4-metil-6-(2,6,6-trimetilciclohex-1-enil) exa-1,3,5-trienil][ciclohex]-1-en-carboxialdehido. Los compuestos caracterizados han mostrado actividad antihelmíntica previamente reportada, por lo que la actividad ovicida puede estar asociada a estos. En conclusión, el extracto metanólico de A. cina tuvo una mayor actividad ovicida a bajas concentraciones, esto se debe probablemente a la presencia de ácidos grasos y terpenos.
Subproductos de la vinificación y extractos de polifenoles de la uva como aditivos fitogénicos para raciones en la producción porcina. Revisión
Authors: Ospina-Romero María Alejandra , González-Ríos Humberto , Barrera-Silva Miguel Ángel , Valenzuela-Melendres Martin , Martínez-Téllez Miguel Ángel , Pinelli-Saavedra Araceli
Published: August 2024

Los subproductos de vinificación, como el orujo, la semilla y la piel de la uva, representan una fuente rica en compuestos fenólicos (CF), fibra, ácidos grasos y nutrientes esenciales, la cual ha recibido gran interés en los sistemas de producción porcina. Con respecto a su perfil y contenido de CF, en estudios previos se ha demostrado que estos subproductos pueden ejercer múltiples propiedades bioactivas sobre la salud, nutrición y producción animal, incluso se han observado efectos beneficiosos en el ganado porcino. Asimismo, estos subproductos y los extractos de polifenoles del vino se han considerado ingredientes valiosos, y una alternativa prometedora para sustituir los recursos convencionales de las dietas de monogástricos y así reducir el costo de alimentación. Sin embargo, estos subproductos se desechan y eliminan de forma inadecuada. De hecho, sólo el 3 % de los subproductos recuperados se utilizan en nutrición animal sin tratamiento previo. Por ende, se ha hecho énfasis en generar valor agregado a los subproductos de la vinificación para obtener beneficios económicos y tecnológicos más significativos y una mayor eficiencia en la producción animal. Esta revisión discute los estudios más relevantes y recientes sobre la inclusión de subproductos de vinificación y sus CF durante cada etapa del sistema de producción porcina (gestación-lactancia, destete, crecimiento y finalización) y sus efectos sobre la calidad final de la carne y sus derivados. Además, se describen estrategias y tratamientos aplicados para el uso del orujo en dietas porcinas.
EXISTENCE OF RISALATUL QADHA UMAR BIN KHATTAB IN THE ISLAMIC JUDICIAL SYSTEM INDONESIA
Authors: Adnan Zulhamdi , Ishak Abdullah , Syihab Mahdi Abdullah , Diah Muhammad , Ismail Ismail
Published: August 2024

Umar bin Khattab was the first person to make a regulation separating executive power and judicial power. The regulation is known as 'Risala al-Qadha' whose contents contain several legal principles which basically refer to the principles of justice, Risala al-Qadha which is the thought of Umar bin Khattab is one of the proofs that Islam left civilization of high value and also proves that Muslim intellectuals have thoughts that lead to the future. This paper aims to analyze the concept of risalatul qadha Umar bin Khattab; know ijitihad ever done by Umar bin Khattab; and knowing the contribution made by Umar Bin Khattab to the Islamic justice system. This study is a qualitative study with a type of library research. The results of the study show that the important points of the qada treatise 'are: Justice is an obligation that must be obeyed; Judges must be fair; The judge reconsidered his decision, Ijtihad Umar bin Khattab in the field of justice; do not punish the cutting off of hands for perpetrators of theft, do not throw away adulterers who are still girls, while the contribution made by Umar Bin Khattab is to make the court an independent institution, giving the judiciary a special authority. Umar was also the first to appoint regional judges who had high independence and autonomy.
Social infrastructure of rural territories as a potential for agricultural development in the Nizhny Novgorod region
Authors: Minina Natalya , Shamina Olga , Gruzdev Georgiy
Published: August 2024

Introduction. The article discusses the main problems that hinder the development of rural areas. An assessment of the social infrastructure of rural areas of the Nizhny Novgorod region was also carried out and the trends of their development were identified.

Materials and methods. In this work, data materials from the territorial body of the Federal State Statistics Service of the Nizhny Novgorod region were used.

Results. The result of the work is an analysis of the current state of rural areas and proposals for their development. The following methods were used and applied in the study: monographic, abstract-logical, economic-statistical, observations, comparisons.

Discussion. During the analysis, the main reasons that slow down progress in the development of rural areas were identified: limited information, a shortage of labor (highly skilled personnel), limited funds for the development of territories, the geographical location of territories relative to urban settlements. To solve these problems, it is necessary to carry out comprehensive measures, including increasing financing for infrastructure development, attracting qualified personnel to work on projects, improving access to relevant information and creating conditions for project implementation.

Conclusion. To date, the issue of increasing the density of the population living in rural areas is particularly acute and is a priority in the development of the country. As well as improving health and quality of life, ensuring social protection of citizens of the Russian Federation. To achieve the set strategic goals, programs are being implemented to support rural areas, measures are being taken to improve the quality of life of the rural population, working conditions, health care, etc.
Grouping of Provinces in Indonesia Based on Infrastructure Development Indicators Using the Ward Method with a Multiscale Bootstrap Approach
Authors: Nurfatra  , Junaidi  , Iman Setiawan
Published: August 2024

Infrastructure plays an important role in improving the quality of life and human welfare. Infrastructure is a facility that is needed by every country, including Indonesia, to support various community activities in general in everyday life. However, the problem of inequality in infrastructure development in Indonesia is still a challenge for the government. This study aims to classify provinces in Indonesia based on indicators of infrastructure development. The method used in this grouping is the ward method with the multiscale bootstrap approach to determine the validity of the formed cluster. The results of the grouping show that we obtained 7 clusters where clusters with poor infrastructure development status are cluster 7, clusters with fairly good infrastructure development status, are cluster 6, clusters with good infrastructure development status, are cluster 1, cluster 2, cluster 3 and cluster 4, while cluster with a very good infrastructure development status, are cluster 5. From the 7 clusters formed, we obtained 4 clusters with an approximately unbiased (AU) value greater than and equal to 95, defined as valid clusters and 3 clusters with an AU value of less than and equal to 95, defined as invalid clusters
Some Consequences of How We Measure
Authors: Stricklin Michael
Published: August 2024

Computer programs for Q Technique are a mixed blessing. As they reduce the work, on the one hand, we run a risk of becoming complacent if they are used in an unthinking manner. Hand computation forced intimate knowledge of how the technique worked, but this knowledge is no longer essential. The two best sources for students of Q are out-of-print, and contemporary books on factor analysis are written by people who do not understand Q. The community of scholars and researchers utilizing Q Method should collaborate to ensure that future students of the methodology rest upon a sound foundation.
Resocialización en el sistema penitenciario colombiano. Percepción de las personas privadas de la libertad
Authors: Granados Niño Olga Lucía , Diaz Gil Jorge
Published: August 2024

En Colombia, la Ley 65 de 1993 estipula que el fin de la pena es la resocialización, por lo que el Instituto Nacional Penitenciario y Carcelario (Inpec) ha generado estrategias mediante alternativas de formación, ocupación y fortalecimiento personal para facilitar el proceso de reinserción social. Sin embargo, poco se conoce acerca de la percepción que tienen las personas privadas de la libertad sobre los procesos a los cuales son vinculados para su resocialización. En este estudio sociojurídico se aplicó una metodología cualitativa de tipo descriptiva para analizar variables y comprender experiencias o conceptos subjetivos de las personas privadas de la libertad, frente a las categorías asociadas a la comprensión de la resocialización en un establecimiento penitenciario del Distrito Judicial de San Gil. En ese sentido, se identificaron cuatro categorías específicas que exponen la necesidad de reconocer y contrastar el derrotero institucional, normativo y vivencial con respecto a la comprensión de la resocialización en la dogmática penal. Se encontró que para las personas privadas de la libertad el concepto de resocialización está relacionado con un cambio actitudinal de carácter volitivo al interior del establecimiento, pero proyectado a la vida en libertad, relacionándolo con el compromiso personal, la oferta de programas que atiendan las problemáticas y favorezcan el desarrollo de habilidades/competencias individuales, así como la red de apoyo en la que se soporta.
¿Hacia dónde vamos como civilización? Controversia en torno a la teleología en Karl Marx y Friedrich Engels
Authors: Chaparro Arenas Sergio
Published: August 2024

El artículo realiza una aproximación a la controversia sobre la teleología (teoría de los fines) en la obra científica y filosófica de Karl Marx y Friedrich Engels. Equidistante de las interpretaciones marxistas y marxólogas que niegan la teleología como los que afirman la teleología bajo los postulados de la filosofía liberal, se defiende la noción de una teoría abierta de los fines de la historia y el fin de la historia en los autores. Primero, se introduce el problema sobre la controversia de la teleología, sus contornos y entornos de la modernidad y su finitud. Segundo, se exponen los argumentos de los intérpretes del final cerrado y su lectura de las obras clásicas. Tercero, se contraargumenta defendiendo el final abierto y su sentido hermenéutico. Cuarto y último, se realiza una reflexión del sentido ontológico, epistemológico, metodológico y político del teleologismo en Marx y Engels e implicaciones de esta controversia en la filosofía de las ciencias sociales y la filosofía de la historia.
Atributos reconocidos por los estudiantes acerca del profesor de educación física
Authors: Bustamante Castaño Sirley Andrea , Arango Paternina Carlos Mario , Muriel Echavarría Johan Manuel , Gaviria Cortés Didier Fernando , Chaverra Fernández Beatriz Elena , González Palacio Enoc Valentín , Arboleda Serna Víctor Hugo , Ramírez Martínez Luis Fernando , Guerra Escudero Javier Andrés
Published: August 2024

El estudio tuvo como propósito explorar e identificar las características del profesor de educación física desde la perspectiva del estudiante y sus sugerencias para mejorarlas. Se enmarcó en el diseño multimétodo. La recolección de información se llevó a cabo mediante una encuesta semiestructurada con preguntas cerradas y abiertas sobre características del profesor de educación física y sobre las cualidades que debe tener un buen profesor de educación física, con preguntas abiertas como: ¿qué es lo que más te gusta de la clase de educación física? ¿Cómo mejorarías la asignatura de educación física? Estas preguntas fueron realizadas a 2.550 estudiantes de los grados noveno y décimo de las nueve subregiones del departamento de Antioquia, Colombia. Se encontró que gran parte de los estudiantes identificaron como positiva la buena actitud del profesor, la manera en la que enseña, la explicación y el respeto hacia ellos. Los estudiantes recomiendan que los profesores deben mejorar la claridad y objetividad a la hora de explicar un contenido, dar a entender la importancia que tiene la educación física y finalmente, mejorar la actitud en la clase. Estos atributos podrían contribuir a mejorar el ambiente del aula.
Zoledronate(Zometa(R))inhibits the formation of osteoblast in rat osteoblastic cell line UMR-106
Authors: Jeong Ki-Hoon , Ryu Dong-Mok , Jee Yu-Jin , Lee Deok-Won , Lee Hyun-Woo
Published: August 2024

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to identify the effect of zoledronate(Zometa(R)), which is most common nitrogen containing bisphosphonate, on survival, proliferation, and differentiation of osteoblast. Material & Methods: Twenty four cell culture plates containing essential medium were seeded with UMR-106 cell lines, at density of 5 x 104 cells per plates. Each plates were incubated with 5% CO2 incubator at 37°C. Starting from 2 days after incubation, cell culture medias were replaced, and added with osteogenesis induction media and 0, 0.01, 0.1, 0.5, 1, 3muM of zoledronate(Zometa(R)), every 2 days, for 12 days. Control group was plates not added with zoledronate(0muM), and experiment group were plates added with different concentration of zoledronates(0, 0.01, 0.1, 0.5, 1, 3muM). Mature osteoblasts were identified with Alizarine Red staining, and protein samples were collected. Optical density was determined at wavelength of 405nm with ELISA reader. For viability analysis, cells were harvested and incubated with propidium iodide, and analysed with flow cytometry. Western blot technique was used to analyse Runx2 protein of osteoblast. Results : Secretion of bone matrix decreased as zoledronate concentration increased, and zoledronate did not effect survival rate of UMR-106 cells when measured with flow cytometer. Expression of Runx2 protein was inhibited as zoledronate concentration increased. Conclusion : From the results, we were able to identify that increase of zoledronate concentration inhibited differentiation of UMR-106 cell to osteoblast, without effecting quantity or survival rate.
The treatment of skeletal Class III growing patient using MTA(Modified Tandem Appliance)
Authors: Moon Cheol-Hyun , Nam Ji-Seon
Published: August 2024

In growing patients with Class III malocclusion and midfacial deficiency, the treatment protocol calls for orthopedic maxillary protraction and clinicians choose the facemask therapy generally. But facemask is not esthetic or comfortable to patients because it should be worn extraorally. Consequently it is difficult to obtain patients cooperation, and this often influences the treatment effects negatively. MTA (modified tandem appliance), that is a small intraoral appliance, is carried conveniently and esthetic relatively. So it seemed more patient-friendly than a facemask. While the treatment effect of this is similar to that of a facemask. This report presents skeletal Class III malocclusion two cases treated by MTA with good results.
Study on the Types and Subjective Evaluation of Patients with Neurosensory Dysfuction after Dental Surgery
Authors: Kim Yeong-Gyun , Yun Pil-Yeong , Lee Yong-In
Published: August 2024

Many dental surgeries including implant surgery, orthognathic surgery etc, have possibility of neurologic injury. As neurosensory dysfunction has no definitive treatment modality and shows slow recovery, patients have discomforts and make the legal conflicts with surgeons. The purpose of this study was to survey the types and subjective evaluation of patients with neurosensory dysfuction after dental surgery. This study included 66 patients with postoperative neurosensory dysfunction who were operated at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital from Dec 2003 to Jun 2007. Male were 28 and female were 38. Age was from 17 to 74 years old. The results of subjective evaluation of neurosensory dysfunction were as followings. 1. The sites of the altered sensation were chin, lip, tooth, tongue and so on. 2. 40.7% of the patients didn't explain accurately about their symptoms. 29.2% of the patients expressed anesthesia and 26.2% mild discomfort. 3. The altered sensation was expressed mostly in touching, mastication and speaking. 52.3% of the patients suggested that their symptoms always existed. 4. Neuropathic pain existed in 44.6% of the patients. 48.3% of the patients suggested that pain was triggered by touching. Neuropathic pain always existed in 41.4% of the patients. 5. Patients showed negative responses on the question that they will take operations which cause the risk of neurosensory dysfunction in the future. The objective and subjective evaluation about the altered sensation after nerve injury nerver coincide. The subjective complaint can affect the result of treatment and daily life negatively.
Expression of Growth factors during Osseointegration of Titanium Implant ; TGF-beta, IGF-I, BMP2, BMP4
Authors: Jee Yu-Jin , Kim Soo-Hyun
Published: August 2024

Osseointegration is a result of bone formation and bone regeneration process, which take place at the interface between bone and implant and biologic determinants such as cytokine, growth factors, bone matrix proteins play an important role in osseointegration. The purpose of this study is to compare the expressoin of TGF-beta, IGF-I, BMP2, BMP4 during osseointegration. We designed an experimental group which was inserted with a RBM surface titanium implants and machined surface, and compared with a control group which had a simple bone cavity and normal bone. Titanium implants were placed into tibia of 8 rabbits. We compared the expression of TGF-beta, IGF-I, BMP2, BMP4 using RT_PCR (reverse transcriptase chain reaction)analysis in day 3,7,14 and 28 of implant insertion. According to the results, growth factors of experimental groups were more expressed than control groups. Among experimental groups, expression of TGF-beta, IGF-I, BMP4 of BMP group had tedency to increase more at 14th, 28th days than Machined surface group. Therefore, our results suggest that TGF-beta, IGF-I, BMP4 are expressed within the bone around the implant and more increased around rough surface implants while osseointegration occurs after dental implant insertion.
A Retrospective Study of Sintered Porous-surfaced Dental Implants in Restoring the Edentulous Posterior Mandible: Up to Eight Years of Functioning
Authors: Kim Woo-Sung , An Kyung-Mi , Sohn Dong-Seok , Jung Heui-Seung , Shin Im-Hee
Published: August 2024

Purpose : The aim of this study was to evaluate the survival rate of sintered porous-surfaced implants placed in the edentulous posterior mandibles, in relation to implant length and diameter, crown-to-implant ratio, and types of prostheses, for a maximum of eight years of functioning. Material and Methods : The study group consisted of 43 partially edentulous patients who visited Catholic University Hospital of Daegu and one private dental clinic. A total of 122 sintered porous-surfaced implants n Endopore(R) (Inn ova Life Sciences, Toronto, Ontario, Canada) -- were placed in the edentulous posterior mandibles, Two diameter sizes (4.1 mm and 5.0 mm) and four lengths (5.0 mm, 7.0 mm, 9.0 mm, and 12.0 mm) were used. One hundred and three implants were splinted and 21 implants were nonsplinted. The survival rates of the implants in relation to length, diameter, crown-to-implant ratio, and types of prostheses were investigated. Statistical data were analyzed using SPSS Win.Ver 14.0 software with the Chi-square test. Results : The survival rate of the 4.1mm diameter implants was 100% and 91.2% for the 5.0mm diameter implants. The survival rates of the implants of differing diameters were found to be statistically different (p=0.005). The survival rates of both the 5.0mm and 7.0 mm length implants were 100%. The survival rate of the 9.0mm length implants was 97.9% and for the 12.0mm length implants was 95.1%. There was no statistical difference in survival rates for the differing lengths of implants. Of the 103 prostheses that were splinted, the survival rate was 98.0%. The survival rate of splinted prostheses was higher than that of the non-splinted prostheses, but was found to be not statistically different. There were no failed cases when the crown-to-implant ratio was under 1.0. When the crown-to-implant ratio was between 1.0 and 1.5, the failure rate of the implants was 6.7%. No failure was recorded with the ratio range of 1.5 to 2.0. Relative to the crown-to-implant ratio of 1.0, the failure rates were statistically different (p=0.048). Discussion and Conclusion : The cumulative survival rate of the porous-surfaced implants placed in the edentulous posterior mandibles was 97.5%. Short porous-surfaced implants showed satisfactory results after a maximum of nine years of functioning in the edentulous posterior mandibles.
Understanding of systemic disease in dental clinic
Authors: Shin Jae-Myung
Published: August 2024

The fundamental goal of dental treatment is rehabilitation of oral health thus various dental treatment are done. Most of the dental procedures are not life threatening but patients who are medically compromised are exceptional. Fortunately systemic disease can be easily diagnosed by medical insurance(medicare) or annual medical check examination in Korea. Diseases which were fatal at the past are successfully treated nowadays and consequently the population of the elder increases. As the population of elder increases, patients who need medical care as well as dental patient with compromised medical condition increases. It is essential to find out if the patient has any systemic disease. Consultant to the appropriated physician of medically compromised patients? is demanded and also for a successful dental treatment, deep knowledge of the systemic disease is necessary.
3D Analysis of Facial Asymmetry using CBCT
Authors: Yoon Suk-Ja , Wang Rui-Feng , Palomo J. Martin
Published: August 2024

Accurate analysis of facial asymmetry prior to any orthognathic or orthodontic treatment plan is essential in ensuring good treatment result. Dental CBCT (Cone-beam Computed Tomography) provides as actual three-dimensional measurements of distance and angle without any radiographic magnification as medical CT provides, while its field of view is limited to the oral and maxillofacial area. CBCT is a useful tool for the diagnosis of facial asymmetry. The coordinates of facial landmarks are obtained from the 3D reconstruction software which enables the establishment of perpendicular planes and the identification of the landmarks. Then, the bilateral discrepancies of the landmarks are obtained as spherical polar coordinates which can show the amount of asymmetry and its direction. A method of 3D analysis of facial asymmetry using CBCT is introduced in this report.
The effects of personality types on turnover intention and job retention
Authors: Lee Jeong-Woo , Kim Myeng-Ki
Published: August 2024

Objectives: To deter job migration and to facilitate a more efficient personnel management system, a personality type analysis tool, such as MBTI and Enneagram, may be considered. These tools can facilitate better recognition of talent among prospective employees, as well as more efficient allocation of tasks for greater job satisfaction. Methods: This study conducted direct interviews with dental hygienists currently employed at two major dental organizations, which operate the largest networks of clinics across the greater metropolitan area. Results : First, in terms of number of turnover experiences, the Head Type showed lower task satisfaction, whereas the Body Type exhibited greater task satisfaction. Second, the Head Type showed greater job satisfaction compared to the other types. Third, the SJ Type, often considered the traditionalist in terms of long-term employments, exhibited greater tendencies toward long-term commitment with one employer. Fourth, dental hygienists, in terms of long-term employment, are negatively affected by task satisfaction, and positively affected by job satisfaction. Conclusions: It is thought to be considerable to use personality type analysis tools in clinical human resource management.