bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efficacy of the Fuller Approach in Teaching Reading to Struggling Readers in a Multigrade Class
Authors: F. Gevero Ragienald , G. Doronio Romulo
Published: July 2024

This research study examined the effectiveness of the fuller approach as an intervention program for improving reading skills among selected grade 3-6 children who are struggling readers in a multigrade class. Using a quantitative quasi- experimental research design, this study employed a one- group posttest measurement approach to analyze a dependent variable after treatment or an altered independent variable. The statistical method of mean was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the broader approach in teaching reading to struggling readers in a multigrade class. The findings of this study demonstrated a notable reduction in the number of students classified at the Frustration Level, accompanied by a distinct transition towards the Instructional and Independent Levels. Most pupils have now achieved a level of learning where they can comprehend and utilize their knowledge autonomously. The study emphasized the progressive decline of reading readiness problems among kids in Grades 3-6 as a direct consequence of these promising outcomes. The Fuller Approach should be continued and improved, as it can significantly enhance this group's reading skills. The findings indicate that the Fuller Approach significantly improved pupils' reading proficiency. Thus, the study determined that using the Fuller Approach is advisable to enhance the student's reading proficiency.
Organizational Culture Analysis in Improving Employee Performance at PT Jamkrindo Tanjungpinang Branch Office
Authors: Solina Meria , Subiyakto Rudi , . Okparizan
Published: July 2024

This research is entitled: Analysis of Organizational Culture in Improving Employee Performance at PT Jamkrindo Tanjungpinang Branch Office. The purpose of this research is to determine the organizational culture used by the management of PT Jamkrindo Tanjungpinang Branch Office in improving the performance of its employees so that it can increase the productivity of the company concerned. Apart from that, the purpose of this research is also to find out what factors are obstacles in implementing the organizational culture implemented by the company. The researcher used a qualitative descriptive approach method so that all data obtained were based on observations, documentation and interview results for further analysis and explanation and conclusions were drawn. In this research, researchers used Robbins Theory (2009) which measures Organizational Culture variables with 7 (seven) indicators, namely (1) Innovation and Risk Taking; (2) Attention to Detail; (3) Results Orientation; (4) Orientation towards Individuals; (5) Team Orientation; (6) Aggressiveness; and, (7) Stability. Meanwhile, in measuring employee performance variables, researchers use the Mathis and Jackson (2002) theoretical approach, which measures employee performance in 5 (five) indicators. Namely: (1) Output Quantity; (2) Output Quality; (3) Accuracy; (4) Attendance at Work; and (5) Cooperative Attitude. The results of the research prove that the management of PT Jamkrindo Tanjungpinang Branch Office has implemented Organizational Culture well in accordance with previously established standard operational procedures, namely the AKHLAK organizational culture. This organizational culture is commonly implemented by all State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) including the management of PT Jamkrindo Tanjungpinang Branch Office.
Understanding the Social and Cultural Dynamics of Science and Technology: A Social Sciences Approach for Understanding Science and Technology in Relation to Society and Culture
Authors: Rao Mandavilli Sujay
Published: July 2024

This approach seeks to formalize the study of impact of science on society, and institute it as a robust discipline within the social sciences. Among the fundamental constituent principles of this paper is that this approach could be gainfully employed for both science and technology, and the differentiation between the two could sometimes be razor thin. Secondly, it is important to note that not all technologies or scientific paradigms impact society in the same way, or different sections and segments of society in the same way. Therefore, the very nature of the technology, the vertical percolation of science within society needs to be studied along with its spatial spread. Furthermore, the percolation of science and technology across societies may vary, along with its spatial spread within a society. These factors must be juxtaposed with the very nature of a given culture, its more, norms, receptivity, along with a study of cults, ideologies, and dogmas associated with that culture. We hope and expect that this paper which extends the concepts of our previously published paper on the “sociology of science”, would become a vibrant and emergent field of study in social and cultural anthropology, and would also be allied inalienably with our globalization of science movement. Although similar programs exist (these are also reviewed), we believe our approach will take such studies one step further, because it is social science based, and extend its aims and objectives as well.
Dynamic Traffic Light Algorithm Incorporating Post-Intersection Space Allocation
Authors: Shazhu Rodreck , Mudawarima Tawanda
Published: July 2024

This research presents a novel dynamic traffic light algorithm designed to optimize traffic flow and reduce traffic congestion by dynamically allocating green time based on post-intersection space availability. The algorithm employs a three-stage process: input generation, processing, and output. The input stage involves capturing traffic images using cameras strategically placed at intersections, which are then processed using background subtraction, edge detection, and object counting techniques. The processing phase includes vehicle counting using the YOLOv8 algorithm and open space calculation based on the maximum capacity of each road section. The output phase involves dynamically allocating green time to roads based on available post-intersection space and occupancy rates. The algorithm is designed to adapt to changing traffic conditions by continuously monitoring the post- intersection space and adjusting green times accordingly. It also incorporates a reset timer to ensure the algorithm loops back to the initial stage of gathering and processing traffic images. Simulation experiments using a physical model with toy vehicles and a camera setup demonstrated the benefits of this approach. Compared to the density-based approaches[1], this algorithm reduced average vehicle delay by 20-30%, increased overall intersection throughput by 15-25%, and decreased maximum queue lengths in each lane by 25-35%. It also adapted more effectively to fluctuations in traffic conditions, improving performance metrics by 20-30%. These results highlight the potential of incorporating downstream space considerations into traffic light control algorithms to enhance intersection efficiency, reduce traffic congestion, and enable more adaptive and fair traffic management.
A hatékony fellépést nehezítő jogi akadályok a hulladékká vált járművek közterületről történő eltávolításával összefüggésben
Authors: Kardos Pál , Füle Ferenc , Lippai Zsolt
Published: July 2024

Aim: The aim of the study is to present the problem of the removal of vehicles left in public areas, which is a common problem in large cities, and which is little known by many, and to present the municipal police responses and possible solutions.
Methodology: The authors of this paper, as law enforcement professionals with experience in municipal policing, analyse the legal environment related to the removal of abandoned vehicles from public areas, pointing out the obstacles and possible solutions.
Findings: The police, as the state actors in the creation of our security, and in particular the activities of the police organisation, have been and are still dealt with in many different ways. However, only very few police researchers have focused their attention on the specialised bodies of policing, such as the municipal police force which is the subject of this study. The authors present a problem that affects many, but which is little known and little researched: the legal obstacles to effective law enforcement action in the context of the removal of abandoned vehicles from public spaces. Giving a glimpse into the complex workings of municipal law enforcement and the daily life of one of the specialised agencies responsible for providing security as part of our common mission.
Value: The authors of the study wish to contribute to the comprehensive scientific research and mapping of the operation of municipal police forces, recognising the fact that the topic under research is a continuously topical issue of police operation, since the last two decades have brought about a number of unprecedented situations in the operation of the police. The quantitative and qualitative transformation of tasks and expectations also necessitates a reassessment of the relationship between the police and the municipal police. This study will help to examine these activities.
Teaching Portraits with Method – the Technology of Grids, Compasses and Proportions in British Drawing Manuals
Authors: Miyamoto Bénédicte
Published: July 2024

Manuals teaching how to draw a face and figure were translated into
English from their original Dutch, Italian and French, and altered to
focus especially on the skills of transferability, and the use of
measurements in the practice of picture copying. The texts on
proportions and ideal ratio were often misinterpreted while the
accompanying plates were often mistaken for ready reckoning tables or
copy plates. The resulting unworkability of some of these lessons did
not however greatly impact the popularity of these manuals. Gridded
illustrations and plates laden with measurements became regular
fixtures, luring the amateur-customer with the promise of easily
reproducible designs for accomplished results. The geometricized
drawing of the face made reproducible projections the basic toolbox of
the portrait painter and artisan, ruler and compass in hand.
Ideal yet Actual: Actresses Posing as Antique Heroines in Late-Victorian “Classical” Portraits
Authors: Gillard-Estrada Anne-Florence
Published: July 2024

The late-Victorian neoclassical artists George Frederic Watts,
Frederic Leighton and Edward Poynter posed three famous actresses,
Ellen Terry, Dorothy Dene and Lillie Langtry, in paintings whose
subjects were drawn from Antiquity. The choice of mythological or
tragic themes would categorize these works as “subject paintings” and
not as portraits and yet the actuality of and likeness to the sitter
blur such classifications. Building on research on 18th-century portraiture, this article studies a number
of works that help address issues linked to their unstable
categorisation as portrait or “subject picture”. Besides, two of the
artists were romantically involved with the sitters, which raises
autobiographical issues. All in all, the painters resorted to
Antiquity in order to ennoble the celebrities at a time when models
and actresses were frowned upon. However, this artistic ambition
collided with the commodification of these actresses’ faces in the
context of marketplace culture.
Cent portraits de femmes des écoles française et anglaise (1909) : une réception de la peinture anglaise en France au prisme des genres
Authors: Lageyre Julie
Published: July 2024

Le 22 avril 1909, l’exposition Cent portraits de femmes des écoles anglaise et française fut inaugurée dans les salles du Jeu de Paume à Paris. Organisée par Armand Dayot (1851‑1934), la manifestation regroupait les principaux maîtres des écoles française et anglaise du XVIIIe siècle, via le thème du portrait féminin. Elle constitua un jalon majeur dans la réception de la peinture anglaise en France par l’ampleur de sa médiatisation et de son accueil critique. En effet, l’étude du portrait féminin servit alors de support à un débat plus vaste sur la caractérisation d’un art national. L’analyse de la réception critique de l’exposition révèle ainsi un des principaux nœuds de l’historiographie anglaise telle qu’elle était conçue dans les années 1900 en France : l’interconnexion entre histoire du portrait, caractérisation d’une image de la femme et naissance de la peinture d’outre‑Manche au XVIIIe siècle.
Decolonial Practices around “Portrait of a Man in a Red Suit” (formerly “Portrait of an African”), in the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM), Exeter
Authors: Percival Melissa
Published: July 2024

Recently renamed, the Portrait of a Man in a Red
Suit, in the RAMM (Exeter) collection, is a rare example from the
18th century of an autonomous portrait of a Black
sitter. This essay charts a 5-year history of debates between
2018-2023, before, during and after an exhibition: In Plain Sight: Transatlantic Slavery and Devon
(2022) where the portrait played a central role. RAMM, which
connected with other institutions through a series of loans of the
portrait, is one of many European and American museums and galleries
who are engaging with the legacy of transatlantic slavery. The case of
the RAMM portrait allows reflection on decolonizing practices and
methodologies, and on the challenges and opportunities for scholars
and curators to reframe old paradigms: rethinking evidence, the
function of identities in portraiture and the way exhibitions are
conceived and staged. The lack of a known sitter enhances the
portrait’s symbolic function to link with the past, to mediate for the
voiceless and shape ongoing present debates, but also runs the risk of
tokenism.
« Le futur était maintenant » : la révolution est-elle un acte de préfiguration ?
Authors: Varela Raquel , Santa Roberto Della
Published: July 2024

L’« Avril portugais » demeure l’histoire de l’irruption des masses, une expérience vécue, bouleversante et incommensurable, qui ébranla les instances politiques, économiques et culturelles dans leur ensemble. Il s’agit de la révolution européenne la plus significative depuis 1945. Durant les deux années 1974-1975, le Portugal, que la dictature fasciste avait contraint à la passivité pendant plus de quarante ans, connut l’effervescence grâce à la créativité des millions de personnes activement et consciemment engagées dans la poièsis, la fondation d’un nouveau mode de vie, égalitaire et profondément libre. La « contre-révolution démocratique » qui suivit tenta de faire oublier que les aspirations de ceux d’en bas ne sont pas seulement des fantasmes politiques, que l’histoire n’est pas faite par les États ou les gouvernements politiques, mais par les classes sociales et leurs mouvements.
O romance português : 1974-2024
Authors: Real Miguel
Published: July 2024

Cet article propose d’historiciser les publications de romans au Portugal entre 1974 et 2020 selon deux phases : 1974 à 2000 – le roman moderniste tardif ou néomoderniste, qui correspond socialement et politiquement à l’intégration du Portugal dans l’Europe– ; 2000 à 2020 – le roman postmoderne, en lien avec la littérature européenne, correspondant à la phase du capitalisme tardif. Les objectifs principaux de la littérature portugaise durant la première phase étaient de moderniser le Portugal, tout en participant à la littérature européenne, afin d’être aussi « européen » que la France. En 1974, devenir un pays moderne signifiait : 1. S’exprimer dans une liberté totale, et donc abolir la censure ; 2. Surmonter la pauvreté économique dans laquelle la population était plongée ; 3. Surmonter l’analphabétisme et l’ignorance de la majorité ; 4. Mettre fin à une guerre coloniale qui durait depuis treize ans et permettre aux colonies de devenir indépendantes ; 5. Démocratiser les institutions de l’État ; 6. Enfin, inverser les priorités du pays, pour remplacer son orientation vers l’Atlantique et le tourner vers l’Europe. Dans une seconde phase, une nouvelle génération émerge avec des romans publiés à partir de 2000 : Gonçalo M. Tavares en est l’acteur principal.
Le premier congrès international eugénique (Londres, 1912) : une communauté épistémique transnationale ?
Authors: Bruneau Marius
Published: July 2024

Cet article étudie les enjeux du premier congrès international eugénique, qui s’est tenu à Londres en juillet 1912. Après avoir rappelé les origines de l’eugénisme, il interroge la manière dont il est possible de qualifier ce rassemblement, en testant les concepts de « communauté épistémique » et de « champ transnational » à partir d’une triple perspective : d’abord une histoire des idées exprimées au congrès et de son organisation à différentes échelles ; une analyse sociale des congressistes ; une réflexion sur les effets du congrès eugénique à court, moyen et long termes. La thèse défendue est que le concept de « communauté épistémique », suggéré par divers historiens, s’applique mal au congrès de Londres, intellectuellement et socialement fragmenté, tandis que la piste du « champ transnational » paraît plus fructueuse.
Désindustrialisation, désenchantement et vote d’extrême droite
Authors: Carrez Maurice
Published: July 2024

Cet ouvrage a pour ambition de montrer, de manière nuancée et précise, les effets de la désindustrialisation sur un territoire de l’est de la France. Celle-ci peut changer les comportements électoraux d’une population dont les habitus ont été bouleversés par la fermeture des entreprises et la dislocation de la communauté qu’elles avaient contribué à forger. Une autre évolution participe à ces évolutions : le vieillissement de la population et le départ des jeunes, qui s’accélère après les années 2000. L’ancien monde commence aussi à se disloquer sous l’effet de facteurs comme l’entrée dans la société de consommation et l’étiolement des pratiques religieuses.
Une émouvante soirée d’hommage à Missak Manouchian avant sa panthéonisation
Authors: Maurel Chloé
Published: July 2024

Le 5 février 2024, au siège du PCF, s’est tenue une importante soirée d’hommage au leader de la MOI, Missak Manouchian, à l’occasion du vernissage de l’exposition commémorative qui lui est consacrée et en vue de sa panthéonisation du 21 février 2024. Devant un public très nombreux et passionné, des personnalités ont prononcé des discours marquants et engagés, un film inédit a été projeté et l’exposition, présentée à l’intérieur de l’Espace Niemeyer et sur les grilles à l’extérieur, a été dévoilée. Tous ces éléments ont permis au public de mieux connaître l’histoire des résistants de la MOI et aux spécialistes d’en apprendre davantage grâce à l’exploitation récente de nouvelles archives.
Nouveaux débats sur la torture par l’armée française en Algérie
Authors: Monciaud Didier
Published: July 2024

Le refus des autorités françaises de reconnaître l’usage de la torture pendant la guerre d’indépendance en Algérie demeure. Face à un silence maintenu, deux nouvelles initiatives très différentes, un appel pour une reconnaissance, mais aussi une campagne contre l’érection d’une statue du général Bigeard, participent d’un débat historique toujours sensible.
Anticipatory Grief
Authors: Maturen Amy
Published: July 2024

Anticipatory grief is unique from traditional grief as it involves experiencing a loss prior to the loss actually occurring. This form of grief can be experienced by an individual, family members, or both. This grief is not exclusively due to the loss of another person. Anticipatory grief can include loss of dreams, safety, autonomy, marriages, homes, and many others. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of anticipatory losses the world faced all at the same time was monumental. Those effects are still affecting many people today. In this chapter, the theory of anticipatory grief will be explored in detail along with the impacts from COVID-19, therapeutic interventions that can be utilized when working with clients and family members and how those implications impact counselors within the field.
The Evolution of Corporate Social Responsibility
Authors: V. Niranchana Shri
Published: July 2024

This study explores how technology influences corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices in management studies. This study examines the growing interest in CSR and sustainability management among academics and practitioners in recent years. With the help of this technology, companies can better understand and address social and environmental issues. Technology provides advanced tools for data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and innovative solutions. However, there are concerns about the ethical use of technology and digital divide in communities. Companies must be mindful of these potential risks and ensure that their use of technology aligns with development goals. The integration of technology into CSR practices creates both opportunities and challenges for businesses. As technology continues to shape CSR, it is crucial for companies to prioritize data privacy, the ethical use of technology, and equitable access to digital resources.
Dynamics of Sustainable and Ethically Responsible Business Practices in Corporate Social Responsibility
Authors: Garg Harshi , Ike George Nwokike , Kashif Mohammad , Azam Md Sikandar
Published: July 2024

This book chapter constitutes a securing examination of the subject of corporate social responsibility (CSR), getting into the complicated circumstances surrounding company conduct. It carefully evaluates CSR's converting route, establishing its historical foundations and establishing available changes. All living things on the earth are directly or indirectly bound to the community, and the single most essential thing is the human being, who bears the greatest duty to the community to which the individual is a citizen. The objective of the study is to explain in thoroughly the growth of CSR in India, and to evaluate the changing shift of CSR, which will offer information into how businesses have evolved their tactics and targets. The chapter offers to serve as an informative manual, creating an extremely prepared road for users who seek to recognize and effectively operate in the rapidly evolving field of sustainability.
Technology's Role in Sustainable Urban Development in Smart Cities
Authors: S. Hemanth Kumar , Kiran Prabha , S. Mahalakshmi , Nilkant Dinesh , Iyer K. N. Anantha Subramanya
Published: July 2024

The chapter delves into smart cities, exploring their pivotal role in eco-friendly urban development. Utilizing information and communication technology (ICT), smart cities address urban challenges, enhance quality of life, and champion sustainability. The integration of IoT technology and green practices facilitates real-time data collection, green innovation, and eco-friendly urban development. Technological advancements, spanning renewable energy integration to circular economy solutions, propel environmental sustainability. Sustainable mobility solutions, energy management, and effective environmental monitoring contribute to smart and sustainable urban environments. Citizen engagement, crucial for success, requires inclusive planning and careful technology platform consideration. Challenges in implementing smart city technologies encompass ICT infrastructure, regulations, community participation, costs, and data privacy.
Importance of Industry 5.0 in Understanding Emotional intelligence
Authors: Arora Sonia , Rai Mritunjay , Gupta Manali
Published: July 2024

Industry 5.0 represents a pivotal moment where human intellect merges with cutting-edge technologies, reshaping decision-making frameworks in an industrial context. In this transformative era, emotional intelligence (EI) emerges as a fundamental catalyst for success, enabling adaptive and resilient leadership amidst the waves of innovation and disruption. This abstract intends to investigate the early influence of EI on organizational dynamics within the framework of Industry 5.0. It aims to offer practical insights to capitalize on EI's potential amidst the multifaceted challenges and advantageous prospects inherent in this novel industrial era. The significance of EI in Industry 5.0 cannot be overstated. In this dynamic environment, the capacity to comprehend, regulate, and utilize emotions becomes a defining factor of leadership efficacy. EI covers a range of skills like understanding oneself, managing emotions, recognizing others' feelings, and handling relationships. These abilities help leaders deal with uncertainty by being clear and understanding towards others.
Rescue one-stage hybrid perventricular and percutaneous device closure of multiple muscular ventricular septal defects using the new multifunctional occluder
Authors: Padovani Paul , Ly Mohamedou , Baruteau Alban-Elouen
Published: July 2024

Data on the safety and efficiency of perventricular device closure of complex ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are scarce. We report successful one-stage combined hybrid perventricular and percutaneous closure of the muscular VSDs in a critically ill 4-kg infant, using the new multifunctional occluder.
Regenerating the ailing heart: Stem cell therapies for hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Authors: Choubey Udit , Srinivas Varsha , Trivedi Yash Vardhan , Garg Nikita , Gupta Vasu , Jain Rohit
Published: July 2024

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a complex congenital heart defect (CHD) characterized by a spectrum of underdeveloped left-sided cardiac structures. It is a serious defect and warrants either 3-staged surgical palliation or a heart transplant. Despite numerous surgical advancements, long-term outcomes remain challenging and still have significant morbidity and mortality. There have been notable advancements in stem cell therapy for HLHS, including developments in diverse stem cell origins and methods of administration. Clinical trials have shown safety and potential benefits, including improved ventricular function, reduced heart failure, and fewer adverse events. Younger myocardium seems particularly receptive to stem cell signals, suggesting the importance of early intervention. This review explores the potential of emerging stem cell-based therapies as an adjunctive approach to improve the outcomes for HLHS patients.
Analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided retrolaminar block in truncal surgeries: A narrative review
Authors: Kumari Poonam , Kumar Amarjeet , Sinha Chandni , Kumar Ajeet , Singh Kunal
Published: July 2024

Postoperative pain management in patients undergoing thoracoabdominal surgery always remains challenging for the anesthesiologist. As a method of pain management, multimodal analgesia is commonly used. In recent years, interfascial plane blocks like erector spine plane block (ESPB), retrolaminar block (RLB), transverse thoracic plane block, and pectointercostal plane block have been increasingly utilized as important components of acute postoperative pain management in truncal surgeries. Here, we reviewed the analgesic efficacy of ultrasound (US)-guided retrolaminar block in patients undergoing truncal surgeries. The primary objective of this review was total opioid consumption within 24 hours of the postoperative period. The secondary objectives were postoperative pain score, time to first analgesic requirement, and adverse effects. All articles relevant to the retrolaminar block were searched in six major databases (PubMed, Embase, Medline, Ovid, PMC, and Google Scholar). A total of 706 records were identified, out of which only 11 kinds of literature were included in this review article, based on our inclusion criteria. The published literature suggests that retrolaminar (RLB) provides more effective analgesia in comparison to the erector spinae block (ESP), is associated with reduced opioid consumption and numeric rating scale (NRS) score, and is not inferior to paravertebral (PVB). There is an evidence that a retrolaminar block can effectively relieve pain during truncal surgery. RLB had a lower rate of complications, was simpler to perform, and required shorter hospital stays.
Role of ultrasound-guided sacral erector spinae plane block for post-operative analgesia in pilonidal sinus surgery: A randomised trial
Authors: Elghamry Mona R. , Messbah Wail E. , Abduallah Mohammad A. , Elrahwan Shimaa M.
Published: July 2024

Background and Aims:

Pilonidal sinus surgery (PSS) can be done with local anaesthetic infiltration, spinal anaesthesia, or general anaesthesia (GA). Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is used for peri-operative analgesia. Erector spinae muscles extend to the sacral region, so it can provide post-operative analgesia in PSS. We evaluate the post-operative analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided sacral ESPB, a novel technique, in patients undergoing PSS under GA.

Material and Methods:

Seventy patients aged 20–60 years, ASA class I and II, and scheduled for PSS under GA were included. Patients were randomly assigned to group I (control group), who received GA only, and in group II (SESPB group), sacral ESPB was performed after induction of GA. The primary outcome was post-operative pain evaluated by visual analogue score (VAS) at arrival to the post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU), 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-operative. The secondary outcomes were time to first analgesic request post-operative, intra-operative fentanyl consumption, and complications.

Results:

There were significantly higher VAS scores in group I compared to group II at arrival to PACU, 1, 2, 8, and 24 hours post-operative (P = 0.017, <0.001, <0.001, <0.001, and 0.031, respectively), and no considerable changes between groups at 4 and 12 hours (P = 0.664 and 0.923, respectively). A significant decrease in intra-operative fentanyl consumption with prolonged duration to time of first analgesic request post-operative in group II compared to group I was observed (P < 0.001). No reported complications were observed.

Conclusion:

Sacral ESPB could provide an effective post-operative analgesia for PSS with no reported complications.
Towards Sustainable Shrimp Farming: Life Cycle Assessment of Farming Practices at the Less Favorable Areas of Yogyakarta's Southern Coast
Authors: Tamariska Anthonius Yoshi , Priyono Susilo Budi , Suadi  , Triyatmo Bambang
Published: July 2024

The objectives of this study were to assess the potential environmental impacts that could be utilized to describe the current state of shrimp farming and propose alternative strategies for its management. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was held based on stages goal and scope, life cycle inventory, life cycle impact assessment, and interpretation by using SimaPro v.9.3.0.3 software and CML IA baseline V3.07 impact assessment method. The findings of this study demonstrated that super intensive shrimp farming had a lower potential environmental impact than intensive farming. The study indicated that super intensive shrimp farming produces a lower abiotic depletion potential (ADP), global warming potential (GWP), marine aquatic ecotoxicity potential (MTP), acidification potential (AP), and eutrophication potential (EP) than intensive farming. Potential environmental impact can be minimized by choosing a more environmentally friendly source of electrical energy and pond lining material and increasing the efficiency of the use of electricity and feed.
Endoscopic submucosal dissection for early gastric cancer: A major challenge for the west
Authors: Schlottmann Francisco
Published: July 2024

Gastric cancer (GC) is the 5th most common cancer and the 3rd most common cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Two main endoscopic resective techniques exist for early GC (EGC): Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). ESD has been widely embraced in the last decade because it allows radical en bloc resections and is associated with better outcomes, as compared to EMR. However, the lack of training opportunities and flat learning curve due to low volume of EGC cases represent major obstacles to obtain proficiency on ESD in the West. As this procedure is highly efficient for the treatment of EGC, dedicated training programs with a stepwise approach and updated guidelines for ESD embracement are needed in Western countries.
Pancreatic pseudocyst: The past, the present, and the future
Authors: Koo Jonathan GA , Liau Matthias Yi Quan , Kryvoruchko Igor A , Habeeb Tamer AAM , Chia Christopher , Shelat Vishal G
Published: July 2024

A pancreatic pseudocyst is defined as an encapsulated fluid collection with a well-defined inflammatory wall with minimal or no necrosis. The diagnosis cannot be made prior to 4 wk after the onset of pancreatitis. The clinical presentation is often nonspecific, with abdominal pain being the most common symptom. If a diagnosis is suspected, contrast-enhanced computed tomography and/or magnetic resonance imaging are performed to confirm the diagnosis and assess the characteristics of the pseudocyst. Endoscopic ultrasound with cyst fluid analysis can be performed in cases of diagnostic uncertainty. Pseudocyst of the pancreas can lead to complications such as hemorrhage, infection, and rupture. The management of pancreatic pseudocysts depends on the presence of symptoms and the development of complications, such as biliary or gastric outlet obstruction. Management options include endoscopic or surgical drainage. The aim of this review was to summarize the current literature on pancreatic pseudocysts and discuss the evolution of the definitions, diagnosis, and management of this condition.
Weight regain after intragastric balloon for pre-surgical weight loss
Authors: Abbitt Danielle , Choy Kevin , Kovar Alexandra , Jones Teresa S , Wikiel Krzysztof J , Jones Edward L
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Over one-third of Americans carry the diagnosis of obesity, many also with obesity-related comorbidities. This can place patients at increased risk of operative and postoperative complications. The intragastric balloon has been shown to aid in minor weight loss, however its weight recidivism in patients requiring short interval weight loss has not been well studied.

AIM

To evaluate weight loss, ability to undergo successful elective surgery after intragastric balloon placement, and weight management after balloon removal.

METHODS

This study is a retrospective review of patients in a single academic institution undergoing intragastric balloon placement from 2019-2023 to aid in weight loss prior to undergoing elective surgery. Clinical outcomes including weight loss, duration of balloon placement, successful elective surgery, weight regain post-balloon and post-procedure complications were assessed. Exclusion criteria included those with balloon in place at time of study.

RESULTS

Thirty-three patients completed intragastric balloon therapy from 2019-2023 as a bridge to elective surgery. All patients were required to participate in a 12-month weight management program to be eligible for balloon therapy. Elective surgeries included incisional hernia repair, umbilical hernia repair, inguinal hernia repair, and knee and hip replacements. The average age at placement was 53 years ± 11 years, majority (91%) were male. The average duration of intragastric balloon therapy was 186 days ± 41 days. The average weight loss was 14.0 kg ± 7.4 kg and with an average percent excess body weight loss of 30.0% (7.9%-73.6%). Over half of the patients (52.0%) achieved the goal of 30-50 lbs (14-22 kg) weight loss. Twenty-one patients (64%) underwent their intended elective surgery, 2 patients (6%) deferred surgery due to symptom relief with weight loss alone. Twenty-one of the patients (64%) have documented weights in 3 months after balloon removal, in these patients the majority (76%) gained weight after balloon removed. In patients with weight regain at 3 months, they averaged 5.8 kg after balloon removal in the first 3 months, this averaged 58.4% weight regain of the initial weight lost.

CONCLUSION

Intragastric balloon placement is an option for short-term weight management, as a bridge to elective surgery in patients with body mass index (BMI) > 35. Patients lost an average of 14 kg with the balloon, allowing two-thirds of patients to undergo elective surgery at a healthy BMI. However, most patients regained an average of 58% of the original weight lost after balloon removal. The intragastric balloon successfully serves as a tool for rapid weight loss, though patients must be educated on the risks including weight regain.
The combined detection of carcinoembryonic antigen, carcinogenic antigen 125, and carcinogenic antigen 19-9 in colorectal cancer patients
Authors: Gong Ling-Zhen , Wang Qian-Wen , Zhu Jie-Wen
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Hepatic metastases are common and difficult to treat after colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery. The predictive value of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen (CA) 125 and CA19-9 combined tests for liver metastasis is unclear.

AIM

To evaluate predictive value of combined tests for CEA, CA125, and CA19-9 levels in patients with liver metastases of CRC.

METHODS

The retrospective study included patients with CRC alone (50 cases) and patients with CRC combined with liver metastases (50 cases) who were hospitalized between January 2021 and January 2023. Serum CEA, CA125 and CA19-9 levels were compared between the two groups, and binary logistic regression was used to analyze the predictive value of the combination of these tumor markers in liver metastasis. In addition, we performed receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis to assess its diagnostic accuracy.

RESULTS

The results showed that the serum CEA, CA125 and CA19-9 levels in the CRC with liver metastasis group were significantly higher than those in the CRC alone group. Specifically, the average serum CEA level in the CRC with liver metastasis group was 162.03 ± 810.01 ng/mL, while that in the CRC alone group was 5.71 ± 9.76 ng/mL; the average serum CA125 levels were 43.47 ± 83.52 U/mL respectively. and 13.5 ± 19.68 U/mL; the average serum CA19-9 levels were 184.46 ± 473.13 U/mL and 26.55 ± 43.96 U/mL respectively. In addition, binary logistic regression analysis showed that CA125 was significant in predicting CRC liver metastasis (P < 0.05). ROC curve analysis results showed that the areas under the ROC curves of CEA, CA125 and CA19-9 were 0.607, 0.692 and 0.586.

CONCLUSION

These results suggest that combined detection of these tumor markers may help early detection and intervention of CRC liver metastasis, thereby improving patient prognosis.
Lithic production and the use of siliceous raw material in the Neolithic of Istria, Croatia
Authors: Šprem Katarina
Published: July 2024

This article contains the results of the lithic analysis of assemblages from the Neolithic sites of Kargadur and Vižula in southern Istria, Croatia. The assemblages have been analysed in terms of reduction strategies and typology, with a special focus on raw material analysis and petrographic analysis. During the Early Neolithic, and especially the Middle Neolithic, raw materials circulated the Istrian peninsula, as evidenced by the presence of obsidian and other non-local (exogenous) chert at several sites. Obsidian is certainly an exotic material in this region, and items found at Kargadur come from the Aeolian islands. With these results we have tried to gain a better understanding of lithic production of the period, the approach of the Neolithic people to raw materials and the scope of the distribution network of high-quality chert.
Los colibríes y su importancia en la conservación de bosques tropicales
Authors: Aguirre Castaño Stephania , Vidal Maldonado Cristian Camilo , Gallego Ropero María Cristina
Published: July 2024

Los colibríes se caracterizan por ser aves que se alimentan principalmente de néctar y ser exclusivas del continente americano. Estos trochilidos desempeñan un rol importante dentro de los ecosistemas puesto que se encargan de la polinización de más de 100 especies de angiospermas. Los rasgos funcionales que presentan estas aves se encuentran estrechamente relacionadas con las plantas que visitan, formando interacciones planta-colibrí que favorecen las dinámicas ecológicas en el proceso de polinización, sin embargo, estas interacciones se pueden ver afectadas por las transformaciones de los ecosistemas a causa de los cambios en el uso de la tierra que alteran las coberturas boscosas nativas por zonas para la ganadería y cultivos, entre ellos el departamento del Cauca, sitio que ha sufrido grandes transformaciones lo largo de los años.
Percepción de los directivos acerca de la evaluación del aprendizaje del nivel de educación inicial en las instituciones fiscales de la parroquia José Luis Tamayo
Authors: Solórzano Mayra Rojas , Espinoza Margot García
Published: July 2024

La evaluación del aprendizaje es un proceso dinámico y multifacético que tiene como misión promover el desarrollo óptimo de cada niño, asegurando que reciban el apoyo y la orientación necesarias para alcanzar su máximo potencial desde el inicio de su trayectoria educativa. Este artículo Analizar la percepción de los directivos acerca de la evaluación del aprendizaje del nivel de Educación Inicial en las Instituciones Educativas fiscales ubicadas en la parroquia José Luis Tamayo. Además, este estudio es desarrollado bajo el enfoque cualitativo, diseño no experimental, de alance descriptivo. La población estuvo conformada por las Instituciones Educativas de la Parroquia José Luis Tamayo, el muestreo fue no probabilístico por conveniencia con un total de 8 directivos.  Se elaboró un cuestionario de 10 preguntas basadas en las subcategorías: Aspectos de la evaluación, Elementos de la evaluación, Momentos del proceso de evaluación y el Instructivo para la evaluación, y fue aplicada mediante la técnica de entrevista a los directivos. Los resultados obtenidos, evidencian que, la mayoría de los directivos se enfocan en aspectos cuantitativos, lo que indica, que existe una brecha de conocimiento por parte de los directivos sobre los lineamientos que establece el Currículo de Educación Inicial.
Analisis Media Monitoring terhadap Brand Otomotif BYD pada Bulan Februari – Maret 2024
Authors: Rosfaputri Raisa Saabira Parsa
Published: July 2024

Di era modern, kendaraan pribadi telah menjelma menjadi kebutuhan vital. Di sisi lain, kendaraan juga kerap kali dipandang sebagai simbol status sosial. Menyadari peluang ini, Build Your Dreams (BYD), produsen otomotif asal China, resmi memasuki pasar Indonesia pada 18 Januari 2024. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif untuk menganalisis sentimen dan jangkauan merek BYD selama sebulan pertama kehadirannya di Indonesia. Data dikumpulkan melalui media monitoring tools Brand24 dari berbagai sumber berita online. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan fluktuasi menarik dalam sentimen publik terhadap BYD. Terjadi pasang surut sentimen positif dan negatif, dengan puncaknya terjadi pada tanggal peluncuran tiga produk BYD. Hal ini menunjukkan ketertarikan dan diskusi publik yang tinggi terhadap merek baru ini, sekaligus mencerminkan efektivitas strategi pemasaran BYD. Lebih lanjut, penelitian ini mengungkap bahwa peluncuran produk BYD menjadi momen penting dalam meningkatkan brand awareness dan engagement. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan lonjakan signifikan dalam jumlah sebutan dan jangkauan media pada periode tersebut. Temuan ini memberikan kontribusi penting dalam memahami lanskap industri otomotif Indonesia, khususnya terkait dengan penerimaan masyarakat terhadap merek baru seperti BYD. Fluktuasi sentimen dan lonjakan popularitas saat peluncuran produk menunjukkan bahwa BYD telah berhasil menarik perhatian publik dan membuka peluang untuk bersaing di pasar otomotif yang dinamis di Indonesia.
Numerical Study of Flexural Performance of Reactive Powder Concrete Slabs with 15% Silica Fume and 30% Quartz Sand on Variations of Thickness and Long - Short Span Ratio
Authors: Wibowo Wibowo , Setiono Setiono , Ramadhan Muhammad Naufal
Published: July 2024

As the development of infrastructure progresses rapidly, concrete technology is also required to continuously improve. Numerous studies on concrete technology have been conducted to meet these demands, one of which is the innovation of Reactive Powder Concrete (RPC) with 15% silica fume and 30% quartz sand. One application of reactive powder concrete in structural element design is the concrete slab. A concrete slab is a thin structure with a horizontal plane and loads perpendicular to the plane of the structure. Concrete slabs are designed to withstand bending loads due to bending moments caused by heavy loads, which are a combination of dead loads and live loads. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct flexural performance tests on concrete slabs to determine their ability to withstand loads that cause bending moments on the slabs. The research aims to compare the experimental test results with numerical analysis of the flexural performance of reactive powder concrete slabs with varying thicknesses and span length - width ratios. The test specimens for varying thicknesses measure 70 cm x 30 cm with thickness variations of 4 cm, 5 cm, 6 cm, and 7 cm. Meanwhile, the test specimens for varying span length-to-width ratios have a thickness of 5 cm and a length of 70 cm with span length-to-width ratio variations of 2,5; 2,7; 2,9; and 3,1. The research method used is non-linear finite element analysis with ATENA Engineering Červenka Consulting software. This research includes verification of experimental test results with numerical analysis results in terms of both maximum load and maximum deflection. The verification results of numerical analysis using ATENA Engineering Červenka Consulting software with experimental testing on both thickness variations and span length - width ratio variations show a corresponding trend curve based on the load-deflection graph, with the difference in maximum load and maximum deflection values between experimental test results and numerical analysis results being below 10%.
Student experience with remote teaching during the SARS-COV-2 pandemic in a university center
Authors: Moraes Gabriel Stanziola de , Vieira Camila Magnai , Yonemotu Bianca Pereira Rodrigues , Machado Edinilson Donisete , Francischetti Ieda
Published: July 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic promoted the need for social distancing, which, in turn, forced educational institutions to adopt technologies that allowed the continuation of face-to-face studies, in a safer way, in the remote modality. The adaptation to this format had to be fast. Thus, this study aimed to understand the perception of students from a university center in the rural area of São Paulo. The participants were invited by email to answer a self-administered online questionnaire about their experience during the adoption of this emergency measure by institution. This questionnaire included objective questions involves, for example, the perception of their skills in using virtual platforms and impact on mental health and academic performance. In a qualitative way, questions were raised about benefits and challenges of implementing remote teaching. Varied perceptions were found, indicating that there were benefits in the implementation of the virtual modality, but also that there were points to be improved.