bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The features of the prevention of preeclampsia in pregnant women with gestational endotheliopathy in the first trimester
Authors: Konkov D.G. , Zhuk S.I. , Rud V.V. , Buran V.V.
Published: November 2023

The objective: to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of L-arginine in the prevention of preeclampsia and reduction of other perinatal risks in patients with preclinical gestational endotheliopathy (GE).Materials and methods. A comparative clinical study was performed at the clinical base of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology N. 1 of the Vinnytsya National Pirogov Memorial Medical University. 116 pregnant women with preclinical GE (main group), which was diagnosed by laboratory and instrumental research (microalbuminuria and endothelium-dependent vasodilatation), took part in the study. The patients of the main group were divided into clinical subgroups: 31 pregnant women with GE in subgroup A received acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) at a dose of 75 mg per or per day; 33 patients with preclinical GE from subgroup B received L-arginine at a dose of 4-4.2 g per or per day; 52 pregnant women with preclinical GE who refused prophylactic treatment were included in the subgroup C. The control group involved 58 pregnant women with a physiological gestation and without GE.The clinical effectiveness of the therapy was assessed by comparing the number of cases of perinatal pathology in the I, II and III trimesters.Results. The use of L-arginine as an alternative preventive therapy for the development of preeclampsia and other perinatal pathology made possible to reduce the rate of preeclampsia significantly (RR 0.19, 95% CI: 0.05-0.77; p=0.02) and placental hyperplasia/hypoplasia (RR 0.17, 95% CI: 0.04-0.68; p=0.01), compared to patients who did not receive any preventive treatment. In pregnant women with early-onset gestational endotheliopathy who received L-arginine, placental dysfunction was not diagnosed in the II and III trimesters of pregnancy and there were no cases of fetal growth retardation. The use of L-arginine was not associated with side effects and/or adverse reactions in the proposed dose and frequency of administration and can be considered beneficial for the mother and the fetus.Conclusions. Prescribing ASA and L-arginine drugs for pregnant women with a moderate degree of perinatal risk (preclinical GE) made possible not only to prolong pregnancy, but also to prevent the development of severe perinatal pathology. A more pronounced clinical effectiveness of the course prescription of solution of L-arginine per or (daily dose of L-arginine - 4.0-4.2 g) in pregnant women with preclinical form of GE may be associated with the endotheliotropic protective effect of the drug.The appropriateness of using L-arginine during pregnancy is still debated, and further researches are needed to determine the optimal dosage, initial period for using and duration for the best prophylactic or therapeutic effect.
The Existence of Sharia Courts in the United Kingdom
Authors: Syarif Maria Ulfah , Susmihara Susmihara , SyamsudduhA Syamsudduha , Mardhati Mardhati
Published: November 2023

The Islamic Risala brought by Muhammad SAW has been presented as the last heavenly religious teaching that carries a mission of peace with the Qur'an as the guidebook of his people. The study of all life aspects contained in the Qur'an is Hudan (guidance), and it is the most complete guide for all humans in the world. The authenticity of the Qur'an and language style has been unrivaled throughout the ages, and it strengthens the perfection of Islamic teachings, which is universal as Rahmatan Lil' ālamīn. As time goes by, Islam has significantly contributed to the history of human civilization. History also records areas where great civilizations have emerged. There are relics of high Islamic culture, admired and recognized, including in the European region, definitely cannot be separated from the contribution of the struggle of Muslim leaders who are highly dedicated and persistent in spreading Islamic teachings. As a European country, the United Kingdom was not spared from the spread of Islamic teachings. By collecting research data from various works of literature and making the world of texts the main object of its analysis, this article intends to examine the track record of the early embryo of the universality of Islam touching British society by looking deeper into the history of the beginning of the arrival of Islam, the Dynamics of Muslim life and Sharia Courts in the United Kingdom.
Value of Evidence of Arguments Via Whatsapp in Divorce Cases in Court
Authors: Khalid Hasbuddin , Jasmaniar Jasmaniar , Buana Andika Prawira
Published: November 2023

This paper aims to analyze the value of evidence of quarrels through the whatsapp application in divorce proceedings in court. This research is normative research with a statutory approach. Types and sources of legal materials are primary legal materials, secondary legal materials, and tertiary legal materials. The results of the research that quarrels carried out through the WhatsApp application can be submitted as evidence at trial, however, the value of evidence is not perfect and binding so that other evidence is needed to prove disputes and quarrels that occur continuously as a cause of divorce
Consequences of a Smoker's Husband in the Dimension of Household Harmony Perspective of Islamic Law
Authors: Majid Nurchaliq Chaliq , Syam Anna Rahma , Ismail Suharna Arna
Published: November 2023

Smoking habit can also affect the harmony of a family. This paper presents how Islam views the consequences of a smoking husband to the marital harmony. This qualitative research was performed using Phenomenological and No rmative Descriptive approach. The Phenomenological approach allowed for the discovery of facts about social phenomena in society, while the Normative Descriptive approach resulted in legal conclusions regarding the phenomena identified using the previous approach. In this research, wives who participated as samples did not found their marital harmony significantly affected by the cigarette smoke and they were not bothered to end the marriage due to it. Seen from another perspective, only fate can end a marriage, not cigarette smoke. In the context of Islamic Law, while some scholars may permit it, the majority of scholars prohibit smoking based on several verses in the Qur'an
FLUID REGIME OF OROGENIC GOLD DEPOSITS FORMATION WITHIN THE YANA–KOLYMA GOLD-BEARING BELT
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Institution -«Central research institute of geological prospecting for base and precious metals», Kryazhev S.G. , Fridovsky V.Y. ,   Institute of Diamond and Precious Metal Geology, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: November 2023

The microthermometric and bulk analysis data on fluid inclusions in vein quartz of 16 orogenic gold deposits located in various parts of the Yana-Kolyma belt are presented. The deposits were found to have formed in the temperature range 350–220°C with weakly mineralized carbon dioxide-aqueous fluids (< 5 wt. % NaCl-eq.) typical for orogenic ore-forming systems. The composition of the salts is dominated by sodium bicarbonate, and trace elements are K, B, As, Sb, Rb, and Cs. The molar fraction of CO2 varies from 0.19 to 0.03 depending on the RTX conditions. The molar fraction of methane in carbon dioxide does not exceed 0.1. Intense degassing of solutions in the range between 320° and 270°C could be one of the reasons for ore deposition. Gold–bearing quartz veins and veinlets were formed at depths of 6–3 km with a decrease in pressure from 1.5–1.0 to 0.9–0.8 kbar while the orogeny dynamic regime evolved. At the final stage, the opening of fractures led to a change of the lithostatic regime to hydrostatic with a pressure drop to 0.5–0.1 kbar. At the final stages of mineral formation, fluid systems are characterized by increased salinity and the gas phase comprising essentially nitrogen and methane, which indicates their supply from another source. Thus, the parameters of fluid inclusions in quartz reflect a long history of evolution of the processes involved in mineral and ore formation that associated with the orogen development.
First-year engineering students’ affective behavior about mathematics in relation to their performance
Authors: Panaoura Areti , Charalambides Marios , Tsolaki Eleni , Pericleous Savvas
Published: November 2023

The present study examines the first-year engineering students’ attitudes towards mathematics, their beliefs and self-efficacy about mathematics, as part of their affective performance, in relation to their mathematical academic performance before and after attending an introductory mathematics course. It aims to contribute on the ongoing discussion about the teaching of mathematics at the level of higher education in engineering programs. First-year engineering students completed a questionnaire and a test after their entrance at the university. Their mathematical performance was examined by using their results at the midterm and the final mathematical mark during AMAT111 course offered at the first semester of their studies. Results indicated that aspects of the affective domain were related with students’ performance, while the predominant role belonged to their previous mathematical knowledge and skills (as learning outcome of the high school education), which undoubtedly need further enhancement. The belief about a formalistic perspective of mathematics and the lack of understanding of the implementation of the mathematical concepts on engineering problem solving situations were obstacles for them on recognizing the importance of attending mathematics courses as part of their engineering studies. Discussion concentrates on the following up steps, which have to be done at the level of higher education in order to face the initial difficulties, which have been identified.
The Meaning-Making Of Black Ariel In The Little Mermaid Among Various White Audiences
Authors: Mijatović Nevena
Published: November 2023

The film The Little Mermaid and the series Rings of Power and House of the Dragon drew public attention in 2022 to the trend of increasing racial diversity among the main protagonists in films and TV series over the past decade. What is common to these productions is that they are all new adaptations of globally popular book-to-screen adaptations, and in all three, the main protagonists were Black compared to the original adaptations featuring White cast. After the audience noticed the changes in the cast, various discourses were promoted in the public sphere, some of which welcomed the changes, while others viewed them as unscrupulous revisionism that should be boycotted.In order to contribute to the public debate on this topic, this paper will utilise psychological theories and empirical evidence to support the thesis that a diverse cast can contribute to a moderate reduction in average racial prejudices in a global White audience. According to the vicarious contact hypothesis, the White audience, based on observing the positive intergroup contacts that Black Ariel makes with White characters, can conceptualize the possibilities of establishing better intergroup contacts in their own lives. According to the mere exposure effect, it is beneficial for the White audience to be simply exposed to Black actors, and according to the parasocial contact hypothesis, what's beneficial is the intense, hours-long relationship with specific actors or characters mediated through the screen. One obstacle to claim that aformentioned studies support the thesis is that in registered average reductions in prejudices, there are always participants who show a significantly greater shift than the average, as well as those for whom there is no change. Thesis is futher supported with situated understanding of narrow White publics that can use the Black Ariel to meaningfully shape their intergroup experiences beyond the screen.I have considered two possible audiences. The first audience is immersed in the meanings of woke culture, which offers a certain number of discourses through which they can position themselves regarding the Black Ariel. I argued that this audience will not conceptualize a diverse cast as a resource to improve their intergroup contacts, only to possition themselves in discource of a stuctural rasicm. The second audience will consume these revised contents merely as traditional cultural elements, even as common-sense elements of natural reality, making it easier for Black Ariel to subsequently become an implicit or explicit symbolic resource for audience to shape better intergroup experiences beyond the screen.
A General Primer for Data Harmonization
Authors: Cheng Cindy , Messerschmidt Luca , Bravo Isaac , Waldbauer Marco , Bhavikatti Rohan , Schenk Caress , Grujic Vanja , Model Tim , Kubinec Robert , Barceló Joan
Published: November 2023

Data harmonization is an important method for generating the requisite datasets to support big data analyses. To date however, articles about data harmonization are field-specific and highly technical, mak- ing it difficult for researchers to derive general principles for how to engage in and contextualize data harmonization efforts. This commentary provides general guidance and criteria for researchers who are considering undertaking such efforts or seek to evaluate the quality of existing ones. We derive these guidelines from the extant literature and our own experience in harmonizing data for the emergent and important new field of COVID-19 public health and safety measures (PHSM).
Unraveling the Genetic Consequences of Sodium Azide Exposure in Trigonella foenum-graecum
Authors: Jhonson Danny , Smith Jane
Published: November 2023

Unraveling the Genetic Consequences of Sodium Azide Exposure in Trigonella foenum-graecum
Measuring and Controlling Assets Employed
Authors: Angelica Risa Aulia
Published: November 2023

Pendahuluan• Dalam dunia nyata, perusahaan sering menggunakan istilah “pusat laba” dibandingkan “pusat Investasi” karena pusat investasi adalah jenis istimewa dari pusat laba dan bukan kategori terpisah.• Banyak masalah yang terlibat dalam mengukur aktiva yang digunakan oleh pusat laba• Jenis /kumpulan aktiva yang digunakan oleh suatu pusat investasi disebut: dasar investasi.• Dua metode menghubungkan laba dengan dasar investasi, yaitu:• Persentase tingkat pengembalian atas investasi (return on investment – ROI).• Nilai tambah ekonomi (economic value added – EVA).Tujuan Pengukuran Aset yang Dimanfaatkan• Memberikan info untuk pembuatan keputusan sehubungan dengan aset yang dimanfaatkan dalam rangka memotivasi manajer untuk membuat keputusan yang baik.• Untuk mengukur kinerja BU sebagai sebuah entitas ekonomis.Mengapa Tidak Hanya Atas Laba?• Tidak cukup untuk basis pengendalian• Perusahaan berorientasi laba• Bertujuan untuk menghasilkan return yang memuaskan.• Perlukah mempertimbangkan aset yangdimanfaatkan?• Bagaimana jika hanya pembandingan laba BU yangdilakukan?Tujuan Kinerja BU• Menghasilkan laba yang memadai dari sumber daya yang mereka belanjakan.• Menginvestasikan SD tambahan ketika investasi menghasilkan return yang memadai.Pengaitan laba dengan investasi adalah untuk memotivasi manajer BU untuk mencapai kedua tujuan di atas.Mengukur Aset yang Dimanfaatkan• Dalam memutuskan dasar investasi apa yang digunakan untuk mengevaluasi pusat investasi, kantor pusat menanyakan dua hal• Pertanyaan:• Praktik apa yang akan mendorong manajer BU untuk menggunakan aset yang paling efisien dan menghasilkan jumlah jenis aset yang tepat dan baru?• Praktik mana yang paling baik mengukur kinerja BU sebagai sebuah entitas ekonomis?Mengukur Kas• Dikendalikan secara terpusat• Saldo kas BU hanya “selisih” dari penerimaan dengan pengeluaran harian.• Lebih rendah daripada jika BU adalah sebuah perusahaan yang independen.• Sebagian perusahaan berusaha menaikkan jumlah saldo kas di BU agarbisa dibandingkan dengan perusahaan luar.• Sebagian mengecualikan kas dari basis investasiMengukur Piutang Dagang• Manajer BU dapat mempengaruhi tingkat piutang secara tidak langsung melalui kemampuan mereka untuk menghasilkan penjualan dan secara langsung melalui persyaratan, persetujuan dan batas kredit serta dalam menagih kredit yang telah jatuh tempo.• Basis nilai: harga jual atau kos barang terjual?• Argumen:• Kos barang terjual: menggambarkan investasi real• Harga jual: menggambar investasi dan uang yang terkumpul dari penjualan yang bisa diinvestasikan kembali.
A Few-Shot Learning Approach with a Twin Neural Network Utilizing Entropy Features for Ransomware Classification
Authors: Wang Fang
Published: November 2023

Ransomware attacks have rapidly proliferated, inflicting severe financial damages on businesses and individuals. Machine learning approaches to automate ransomware detection have shown promise but grapple with challenges like limited training data. This study introduces a novel deep learning model for few-shot ransomware classification. The model employs entropy features derived directly from malware binaries coupled with a twin neural network architecture utilizing transfer learning. Tests on over 1000 samples across 11 families demonstrate a weighted F1-score of 85.8%, surpassing existing methods. The approach mitigates biases in limited training data and preserves intricacies lost in image-based features. It exhibits precise classification capabilities even with sparse samples of new ransomware variants. The research highlights the potential of entropy-driven deep learning to equip defenses against emerging zero-day ransomware strains.
Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice: The Significance of Adaptive Assessments in Medical Education
Authors: Tobiloba Bamigboye , keyprose  , Boller Daniel , Kelvin Lawrence
Published: November 2023

Medical education faces a unique challenge in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Traditional assessment methods, such as multiple-choice question (MCQ) exams, often fall short in this regard, as they typically focus on rote memorization and decontextualized knowledge.Adaptive assessments offer a promising solution to this challenge. Adaptive assessments are computer-based tests that adjust their difficulty level based on a student's individual responses. This personalized approach allows students to focus on areas where they need the most improvement and to be challenged at their own pace.Adaptive assessments have been shown to be effective in bridging the gap between theory and practice in medical education. Adaptive assessments can also be used to assess a wider range of skills, such as communication, patient interaction, and clinical decision-making.Adaptive assessments are still in their early stages of development in medical education, but they have the potential to revolutionize the way we assess medical students. By providing personalized, focused, and effective assessment experiences, adaptive assessments can help students develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies they need to become competent, adaptable, and resilient healthcare professionals.
An ontology of meta-organization: Variations in attributes, functions and profiles
Authors: Berkowitz Heloise
Published: November 2023

Meta-organizations are everywhere. They attend to several important matters like lobbying, pooling resources, negotiating prices, regulating members, diffusing global standards, or tackling social and environmental problems. Yet we still understand relatively little about the theoretical commonalities and differences among the many forms that meta-organizations can take, from trade associations to food cooperatives, standard organizations and multi-stakeholder initiatives. In this paper, we identify a) seven common MO attributes, e.g. organization-based, partial organization, inter-organizational space, membership granularity; b) four MO logics, that of membership, influence, goal-setting and rule-setting; c) four great functions of meta-organizing, i.e. services provision, boundary work, representation and governance work; and d) three perimeters of action, i.e. scope, specificity and sector level of mandates. We then offer not just one single closed-ended categorization of MO, but provide several open-ended variations of meta-organization and meta-organizing based on membership type and segmentation, perimeters and functions. In particular, we propose four main profiles: advocacy, transformative, regulatory-intermediation and field-entrepreneur MO. Finally, we propose a holistic and integrative analytical framework including metrics and indicators of impact, which outlines a multifaceted ontology of meta-organization and meta-organizing.
Manajemen Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia
Authors: Syamil Ahmad , Marseto Intan Sari , Frianto Agus , Karman Abd , Ulfah Fathiah , Wardhani Parwita Setya , Mudjijono  , Junitasari  , Permatasari Citra , Pertiwi Suci Dandi
Published: November 2023

Melalui kata pengantar ini, atas nama penulis dan editor bunga rampai mengucapkan :Kepada Para Pembaca yang Terhormat, Kami dengan bangga mempersembahkan buku yang berjudul Manajemen Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia. Buku ini merupakan hasil kolaborasi dari berbagai penulis dan praktisi di bidang pengembangan sumber daya manusia.Sumber daya manusia adalah aset paling berharga dalam setiap organisasi. Untuk mencapai kesuksesan dan keunggulan dalam lingkungan yang terus berubah, kita harus mengenali dan mengembangkan potensi yang ada dalam diri setiap individu. Buku ini dirancang untuk memberikan wawasan mendalam tentang konsep, strategi, dan praktik terbaik dalam pengembangan sumber daya manusia. Dalam buku ini memuat referensi berbagai pakar di bidangnya, serta menyajikannya kepada pembaca dalam upaya untuk membantu menambah wawasan serta dapat bermanfaat bagi organisasi mencapai potensi penuh dalam pengembangan sumber daya manusia.Referensi yang ada di dalam buku ini mencakup beragam topik, mulai dari konsep modal manusia, proses rekrutmen, pengembangan dan pelatihan sumber daya manusia, pemberian motivasi, pengembangan aspek kepemimpinan, manajemen kinerja, audit, penilaian dan evaluasi serta pemeliharaan sumber daya manusia. Semoga buku ini memberikan inspirasi dan panduan praktis bagi banyak orang dalam pengembangan sumber daya manusia. Kami berharap pembaca dapat menikmati buku ini.
Behavior In Organization
Authors: Lestari Syifa Puji
Published: November 2023

Tujuan utama sistem pengendalian manajemen adalah untuk memastikan tercapainya “keselarasan tujuan” semaksimal mungkin. Keselarasan tujuan dalam suatu proses berarti tindakan-tindakan yang mengarahkan setiap anggota untuk menyelaraskan tujuan pribadinya masing-masing, sesuai dengan kepentingan perusahaan. Tentu saja keselerasan tujuan secara sempurna antara individu dan perusahaan itu tidak pernah ada. Satu alasan penting setiap orang yang bekerja biasanya menginginkan kompensasi (dalam bentuk uang), sedangkan dari sudut perusahaan ada batas tertentu kompensasi yang dapat diberikan.
The involvement of tonal information during speech prediction: evidence based on Chinese tone sandhi
Authors: Shun Liu , Chen Xuemei , Wang Suiping
Published: November 2023

Could people predict the tonal information or use tone to predict during Chinese oral sentence comprehension?
Fearlessness about death and suicidality: does religious identity matter?
Authors: Hart Frances Grace , Stewart Jeremy Gordon , Hudson Chloe , Fan Kailyn , Björgvinsson Thröstur , Beard Courtney
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Religion is a salient aspect of patient background in treatment (Pargament, 1997). However, research investigating the role of religion in suicide is lacking and inconsistent (Gearing & Alonzo, 2018). The current study (1) clarifies the association between religious identity and fearlessness about death in a psychiatric sample and (2) tests whether religious identity moderates the association between fearlessness about death and suicidal ideation. Methods: Participants were 155 patients seeking treatment in a partial hospital program. Religious identity was assessed using the Identities in Treatment Scale (Hom et al., 2022). Fearlessness about death was assessed with two relevant items from the Acquired Capability With Rehearsal for Suicide Scale (George et al., 2016), as in prior studies (Shahnaz et al., 2020; Stewart et al., 2023).Results: Fearlessness about death interacted with religious identity to predict suicidal ideation, b = .47, 95% C.I. [.02, .91], p = .042. Conditional effects showed that greater fearlessness about death was associated with greater suicidal ideation among non-religious patients, b = -.56, 95% C.I. [-.88, -.24], p = .001, but not in religious patients, b = -.09, 95% C.I. [-.41, .22], p =.559.Conclusions: Our results suggest that fearlessness about death is a risk factor for suicidal ideation, but only among those who do not identify as religious. Results from this study inform theories of suicide and elucidate the influence of religious identity on likes among suicide risk factors and suicide-related outcomes.
Testing perceivers’ accuracy and accuracy awareness when forming personality impressions from faces
Authors: Jaeger Bastian , Sleegers Willem W. A. , Stern Julia , Penke Lars , Jones Alex Lee
Published: November 2023

People spontaneously judge others’ personality based on their facial appearance and these impressions guide many important decisions. Although the consequences of personality impressions are well documented, studies on the accuracy of personality impressions have yielded mixed results. Moreover, relatively little is known about people’s accuracy awareness (i.e., whether they are aware of their judgment accuracy). Even if accuracy is generally low, awareness of accuracy would allow people to rely on their impressions in the right situations. In two studies (one preregistered), we estimated perceivers’ accuracy and accuracy awareness when forming personality impressions based on facial photographs. Our studies have three crucial advantages as compared to previous studies (a) by incentivizing accuracy and accuracy awareness, (b) by relying on substantially larger samples of raters (nStudy 1 = 223, nStudy 2 = 423) and targets (kStudy 1 = 140, kStudy 2 = 1,260 unique pairs with 280 unique targets), and (c) by conducting Bayesian analyses to also quantify evidence for the null hypothesis. Our findings suggest that face-based personality impressions are not accurate, that perceivers lack insight into their (in)accuracy, and that most people overestimate their accuracy.
Cognitive Decline with Pupil Constriction Independent of Subjective Fatigue During Prolonged Esports Across Player Expertise Levels
Authors: Matsui Takashi , Takahashi Shion , Ochi Genta , Yoshitake Seiji , Funabashi Daisuke , Matsuoka Hiroki , Kagesawa Junichi , Dobashi Shohei , Yoshimoto Hisashi , Sakairi Yosuke , Takagi Hideki
Published: November 2023

Cognitive fatigue, a transient cognitive decline stemming from extended mental and physical activity, is well established in conventional contexts. However, its manifestation and self-awareness during digital pursuits, as an integrated style of mental and physical activity, notably in electronic sports (esports), remain underexplored. Here we show that, using virtual football as a representative model for esports, prolonged esports cause cognitive fatigue with pupil constriction, independent of subjective fatigue across player expertise. Casual and hardcore esports players engaged in an intensive 3 hours gaming session, and sense of fatigue, executive function, pupil diameter as a potential signifier, and other physiological parameters were recorded. Subjective fatigue remained unchanged for up to 2 h, but increased after 3 hours, inversely linked to reported enjoyment, in both groups of players. Executive function, assessed by flanker interference, decreased after 2 h and 3 h in casual players. The accuracy of the flanker task decreased after 2 h and 3 h in hardcore players, despite an initial accuracy edge. Pupil diameter decreased after 2 h and 3 h and correlated with cognitive performance decline but diverged from subjective fatigue in both player types. Our findings clearly suggest a disparity between actual cognitive decline and subjective fatigue awareness in esports, transcending levels of player expertise. Pupil constriction is a potential neurobiological marker integrating divergent cognitive and subjective fatigue during digital engagement.
The Role of Attention in Eliciting a Musically Induced Visual Motion Aftereffect
Authors: Cormier Hannah , Tsang Christine D. , Van Hedger Stephen Charles
Published: November 2023

Previous studies have reported visual motion aftereffects (MAEs) following prolonged exposure auditory stimuli depicting motion, such as ascending or descending musical scales. The role of attention in modulating these cross-modal MAEs, however, remains unclear. The present study manipulated the level of attention directed to musical scales depicting motion and assessed subsequent changes in MAE strength. In Experiment 1, participants either responded to an occasional secondary auditory stimulus presented concurrently with the musical scales (diverted-attention condition) or focused on the scales (control condition). In Experiment 2, all participants engaged in a continuous secondary auditory task presented concurrently and dichotically with the musical scales. Visual motion perception in both experiments was assessed via random dot kinematograms (RDKs) varying in motion coherence. Results from Experiment 1 replicated prior work, in that extended listening to ascending scales resulted in a greater likelihood of judging RDK motion as descending, in line with the MAE. In contrast, the MAE was eliminated in Experiment 2. Results from Experiment 2 could not be explained by a lack of explicit awareness of the musical scales. These results suggest that attention is necessary in eliciting an auditory-induced visual MAE.
Evidence for a Paternal Age Effect on Leftism
Authors: Bronski Joseph
Published: November 2023

The US has seen a linear decrease in the proportion of conservatives in each generation for at least 90 years. Sarraf et al. [5] have suggested that this is related to increases in mutational load due to relaxed selection pressures on humans in industrialized environments. We provide additional evidence for this hypothesis: leftists have older fathers than non-leftists, and those with older fathers are more likely to be leftist. Since male gametes acquire about 2 mutations per year, while female gametes mutate much more slowly, traits that are changing due to mutational pressure are expected to be more common in offspring from older fathers. Additionally, we show that older fathers themselves are not more leftist than younger fathers, suggesting that the paternal age effect is not due to differences in breeding patterns between leftists and non-leftists.
Characterization of age-related changes in sentence processing abilities and the resting-state language network.
Authors: Bolognini Marco , Martin Chris
Published: November 2023

Language is a symbolic communication system used to express thoughts and represent cognitive processes. Considering that the world's population is getting older, language skills are also affected by ageing, as are many other cognitive abilities. Various scientific papers have examined whether sentence processing abilities are subject to a decline in old age. Despite the established paradigm that cognitive capacities such as memory, processing speed, executive function and attention deteriorate with age, there are differing views as to whether sentence comprehension abilities worsen in late adulthood. The current research investigated age-related variations in sentence processing abilities and the related neural network using data obtained from the Cambridge Centre for Ageing and Neuroscience data repository, which included sentence comprehension tasks and resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging sessions. We found that despite the functional connectivity strength of the resting state language network declining progressively with age, sentence processing abilities remain stable into late adulthood. This finding sets sentence comprehension abilities apart from other domains of cognitive performance in that neither age nor changes in resting network connectivity robustly predict altered cognitive function. An implication is that where marked decline in language comprehension is apparent, compared to decline in other cognitive domains, this may be more likely to indicate the presence of factors other than normal ageing.
Efektifitas penggaruh gedget dalam media pembelajaran sejarah
Authors: Angelica Agnes Patricia
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas penggunaan gadget dalam media pembelajaran sejarah di tingkat sekolah. Metode penelitian eksperimental digunakan dengan melibatkan dua kelompok siswa, yaitu kelompok yang menggunakan gadget sebagai alat pembelajaran dan kelompok yang menggunakan metode pembelajaran tradisional. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan gadget dalam media pembelajaran sejarah dapat meningkatkan minat dan pemahaman siswa terhadap materi sejarah. Selain itu, siswa yang menggunakan gadget juga menunjukkan peningkatan dalam keterampilan pemecahan masalah dan retensi informasi sejarah. Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan gadget dalam media pembelajaran sejarah dapat menjadi alat yang efektif untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran sejarah di sekolah. Studi ini memberikan wawasan yang berharga untuk pengembangan metode pembelajaran sejarah yang lebih interaktif dan menarik dengan memanfaatkan teknologi gadget.
EFEKTIFITAS PENGGUNAAN TEKNOLOGI DALAM PEMBELAJARAN SEJARAH
Authors: Syauqani Ahmad
Published: November 2023

Saat ini Indonesia terus memperbaiki kualitasnya Pendidikannya. Pada era perkembangan teknologi dan internet. khususnya internet, Internet merupakan sebuah jaringan komunikasi yang ada karena, adanya proses globalisasi yang memiliki fungsi untuk menghubungkan satu media elektronik dengan media elektronik lainnya. Seiring perkembangan zaman, proses belajar tidak hanya dilakukan secara tatap muka melainkan dapat juga dilakukan dengan metode jarak jauh dengan cara memanfaatkan kemajuan ilmu teknologi dan informasi (Elizabet Devi Permatasari. 2021).Oleh karena itu, pemanfaatan teknologi khususnya internet merupakan hal yang sangat penting dilakukan dimasa kini sebagai penunjang kegiatan pembelajaran membuat kita bisa belajar dimanapun dan kapanpun, tak hanya terbatas pada ruang-ruang kelas, waktu dan materi tertentu, Internet dan teknologi melepas batasan tembok kelas, perpustakaan, dan tempat les jadi sesuatu yang lebih luas. Kita bisa mendapatkan informasi di mana pun dan kapan pun. Dan tak dipungkiri kalau belajar dan memperoleh informasi, bukan lagi jadi hal yang kaku. Kita bisa mempunyai akses apapun di waktu-waktu yang kita pilih sendiri.Dalam hal pembelajaran di kelas terutama dalam mata pelajaran Sejarah dengan menggunakan media online dapat menambah daya tarik peserta didik karena dapat memberikan gambaran-gambaran tentang sejarah seperti manusia purba, peninggalan kerajaan dan tokoh-tokoh berpengaruh melalui teknologi seperti menampilkan media PPT itu hanya salah satu teknologi masih banyak teknologi yang dapat kita gunakan dalam hal melakukan pembelajaran sejarah sehigga peserta didik tidak bosan
OPTIMALISASI PENGGUNAAN MEDIA DIGITAL DALAM PEMBELAJARAN SEJARAH
Authors: Taslim Muhammad
Published: November 2023

Pembelajaran sejarah dapat dioptimalkan dengan penggunaan media digital. Pengoptimalan ini dapat dilakukan dengan memanfaatkan bahan ajar digital, aplikasi pembelajaran, media sosial, dan website. Transformasi bahan ajar sejarah ke arah digital dapat membantu pembelajar untuk lebih mudah memahami materi ajar. Aplikasi pembelajaran seperti game dan quiz dapat memperkaya pembelajaran sejarah. Media sosial dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai sarana untuk berdiskusi dan berbagi informasi tentang sejarah. Website dapat digunakan sebagai sarana untuk menyimpan dan membagikan materi ajar sejarah. Dengan mengoptimalkan penggunaan media digital dalam pembelajaran sejarah, diharapkan pembelajar dapat lebih mudah memahami materi ajar dan lebih tertarik untuk belajar sejarah. Oleh karena itu, penggunaan media digital dalam pembelajaran sejarah dapat menjadi alternatif yang efektif untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran.
PERAN GURU DAN SISWA DALAM MEDIA SOSIAL SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN SEJARAH
Authors: Rizqina Najwa
Published: November 2023

Peran guru dan siswa dalam media sosial sebagai media pembelajaran adalah elemen kunci dalam transformasi pendidikan di era digital. Guru, sebagai fasilitator pembelajaran, memiliki tanggung jawab merancang pengalaman pembelajaran yang menarik, mengelola konten, memotivasi siswa, dan memfasilitasi kolaborasi. Mereka juga berperan dalam mengembangkan keterampilan digital siswa dan memastikan penggunaan media sosial dalam pembelajaran yang aman dan efektif. Di sisi lain, siswa sebagai partisipan aktif harus berperan dalam pencarian informasi, berkolaborasi, mengambil keputusan tentang konten, dan mengelola waktu mereka dengan bijak. Mereka juga perlu mengembangkan keterampilan literasi digital, berperilaku etis, dan mengambil tanggung jawab terhadap pembelajaran mereka sendiri. Ketika guru dan siswa berperan sesuai dengan peran masing-masing, media sosial dapat menjadi alat yang efektif untuk meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan, memfasilitasi kolaborasi, memotivasi pembelajaran, dan mengembangkan keterampilan yang relevan dalam era digital. Mereka bekerja sama untuk menciptakan lingkungan pembelajaran yang inovatif, interaktif, dan bermakna di era digital.
Design Android-Based Car Rental Management Application Using Prototype Method
Authors: Naufal Fikri Aulia  , Feri Candra
Published: November 2023

Inayah's car rental is one of the business sectors in the field of transportation services at Pekanbaru, Riau. Inayah car rental carries out management activities for car rental management that can be rented from daily to monthly. Management of rental transactions is currently done manually by recording customer data and storing customer guarantees in the archives that have been provided. Problems arise when the data is lost or damaged while the car is on the customer's side. In addition, other issues arise when a customer cancels suddenly on that day, or the customer's uncertainty about car rental will impact other customers who are serious about renting a car at that time. From these problems, we need a system that can automatically manage, store, and manage car rental transactions using Android. The development method in this study uses the prototype development method. The Prototype is a development method that involves users in system development. Based on the research results, we get a very good interpretation of the standard quality of the ISO 25010 system test, functional, performance, reliability, maintainability, security, usability, and efficiency.
Nexus Between Consumer Ethnocentrism and Purchase Intentions
Authors: Karki Dipendra , Khadka Upashan
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of Consumer Ethnocentrism (CE) on the purchase intention of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in Kathmandu. The study involved the administration of a structured, close-ended questionnaire to 324 FMCG consumers aged between 13 and 65 residing in Kathmandu. The results indicate that consumer ethnocentrism and country-of-origin information significantly affect consumers' intentions to purchase foreign FMCG products by influencing their attitudes. The analysis of the Consumer Ethnocentrism Tendencies Scale (CETSCALE) and the results of partial least squares structural equation modeling (PL-SEM) reveal that FMCG consumers in Kathmandu tend to exhibit ethnocentric tendencies, prioritizing domestically made products and being mindful of the economic implications of relying on imports. Notably, young adults, particularly those with lower income levels, hold stronger ethnocentric beliefs than others. Additionally, the study finds that FMCG consumers actively seek country-of-origin information, with females displaying a higher likelihood of seeking such details. Moreover, consumer ethnocentrism and country-of-origin information jointly influence purchase intentions for foreign FMCG products through their distinct effects on consumers' attitudes toward foreign FMCG brands. These findings have significant implications for FMCG businesses and researchers interested in understanding consumer behavior dynamics in the market.
Co-worker Relations and Working Environment: Influences on Turnover Intentions in Co-operatives of Surkhet
Authors: Sharma Gaire Amrit Kumar
Published: November 2023

This study aims to construct a conceptual framework for analyzing and forecasting the factors that influence employee turnover intentions in cooperative organizations in Surkhet, Nepal. Cooperatives play a crucial role in economic growth as they generate jobs, collect and invest funds, and offer a wide range of public services. Cooperatives engage in various activities to achieve their objectives, but they have been struggling with high turnover rates. The study employed a cross-sectional design, with data collected in a single contact with the respondents. The study's demographic consisted of all cooperative employees in Surkhet, and a convenience sampling method was used to gather 167 responses through a structured Likert questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS and AMOS 23 software, with structural equation modeling as the statistical tool for hypothesis testing. Hypotheses were formulated using a deductive research approach. The results indicate that co-worker relations and the working environment were significantly associated with employee turnover intentions among cooperative employees. However, promotions showed no significant association with turnover intentions. This study has certain limitations, including the use of cross-sectional data, self-reports, variations in employee education levels, the comprehension of content, and a relatively small sample size. The respondents were a relatively uniform group of employees, so the results may not be generalized to other employees and institutions. Nevertheless, the study's findings suggest that cooperative organizations should place greater emphasis on improving co-worker relations and the working environment to reduce turnover intentions. This research can be particularly useful for managers in cooperative organizations.
Frequency of Complications after Paediatric Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Surgery for Management of Hydrocephalus: An Observational Cohort Study
Authors: Khizar Ahtesham , Mehtab Hammad , Zahid Soha , Yadav Pradhumna Kumar , Ali Bushra Tariq , Amjad Madeha
Published: November 2023

Objectives: To determine the frequency of complications after paediatric ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery for management of hydrocephalus.

Materials and Methods: An Observational Cohort Study was conducted from 19th March, 2020 to 18th September, 2021 at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan. Total 150 patients of both genders, aged between 1-18 years diagnosed with hydrocephalus were selected. Shunted patients operated for other pathologies of brain and spine and those with more than 3 shunt revisions were excluded. Based on the clinical findings and investigations, a final diagnosis was made and the treatment in individual cases was planned accordingly. Post-operatively all the patients were followed up till 6 months and any complication which occurred was documented.

Results: Age range in this study was from 1 to 18 years with mean age of 7.50 ± 4.22 years. Majority of the patients 74.0% were between 1 to 10 years of age. Out of these 150 patients, 85 (56.67%) were males and 65 (43.33%) were females with male to female ratio of 1.3:1. Shunt blockade was seen in 36 (24.0%), Shunt malfunction in 21 (14.0%), Shunt infection in 48 (32.0%) and Shunt migration in 23 (15.33%) patients.

Conclusion: This study concluded that ventriculoperitoneal shunt in children with hydrocephalus is not free of complications and should be monitored and managed properly to reduce the complications.
The antidepressant and sedative properties of the ethanolic extracts of Pleurotus squarrosulus on reserpine induced depression anxiety in wistar rats
Authors: Akingbesote Babajide , Salawu Sule
Published: November 2023

Depression and anxiety are common mental health conditions that can have a significant impact on an individual’s life. Although orthodox treatments for these conditions can be effective, they often accompanied with unfavorable side effects. Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus spp) have been reported to possess numerous health benefits, including antitumor, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. The present study aimed to investigate the antidepressant and sedative properties of the ethanolic extracts of Pleurotus squarrosulus. The ethanolic extract of the sample was screened for the presence of bioactive compounds, including alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, terpenoids, and polysaccharides. The results revealed that the ethanolic extract of Pleurotus squarrulosus exhibited significant radical scavenging ability against 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical, 2,2’-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid (ABTS) radical, nitric oxide (NO), and ferric reducing antioxidant power.

The neurobehavioral assessment of rats induced with reserpine showed that Pleurotus squarrulosus extract reduced the immobility time in the tail suspension test (TST) and forced swim test (FST) (p<0.0001), which are behavioral models of depression. Treatment of the Reserpine-induced rats with Pleurotus squarrulosus extract also improved the levels of neurotransmitters acetylcholinesterase, thereby combating the neurotransmitter depletion and oxidative stress induced by their depressive state.  The group induced with depression upon reserpine administration resulted in elevated levels of MDA showing high level of peroxidation. The Pleurotus squarrosulus extract as well as the standard antidepressant administered, fluoxetine ameliorated this effect. The groups treated with the Pleurotus squarrosulus extract in the study, was found to increase the activity of antioxidant enzymes, such superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase. This suggests that the extract may have potential as a therapeutic agent for neurodegenerative diseases that involve oxidative stress.
A Study to Detect Risk Factors of Chronic Subdural Hematoma Recurrence
Authors: Gupta Sajag Kumar
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is a common type of intracranial hemorrhage in elderly patients. The risk factors for recurrence of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) after surgical evacuation has not been completely understood until now, but several risk factors for recurrence have been reported. Meanwhile, the definitive risk factors have not been defined until now. The aim of this study was to study the potential risk factors, including preoperative, operative and post-operative ones for CSDH recurrence.
Materials and Methods: The study population comprised of all > 18 year age group patients who were operated for chronic subdural hematoma in Neurosurgery Department of tertiary care center. It was prospective cohort study. Patients who met inclusion criteria, postoperative outcomes were assessed at discharge, then at one month and three months afterwards in the neurosurgery OPD. Both the treatment options i.e. BHC Burr hole craniotomy and minicraniotomy as required as per CT scan or MRI findings.
Results: 7 patients (10.7%) had recurrence, of CSDH. All the reoccurrences occurred in burr hole operated patients. There was no recurrence in mini craniotomy operated group.
Conclusions: Many risk factors for recurrence of CSDH have been found, including old age, cerebral atrophy, large hematoma, bilateral hematomas, hematoma density, inflammation markers, alcohol ingestion, bleeding tendency, and some technical aspects of surgery such as irrigation with small amount of fluid, not excising thick membrane preventing brain expansion.