bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ПРАКТИЧНІ АСПЕКТИ РЕАЛІЗАЦІЇ РІВНИХ ПРАВ І МОЖЛИВОСТЕЙ ЖІНОК ТА ЧОЛОВІКІВ У ЗБРОЙНИХ СИЛАХ УКРАЇНИ (2022-2024 рр,)
Authors: Кримець Л. , Оберемко О.
Published: June 2024

В статті розглянуто практичні аспекти і проблеми реалізації політики гендерної рівності в контексті забезпечення рівних прав і можливостей жінок та чоловіків в Збройних Силах України, та вплив суспільних процесів на комплектування військових організаційних структур і ефективність виконання завдань Збройними Силами України.
Авторами визначені негативні та позитивні аспекти, перспективні напрямки та шляхи реалізації Державної стратегії забезпечення рівних прав і можливостей жінок та чоловіків на період до 2030 року у Збройних Силах України на сучасному етапі їх розвитку з урахуванням досвіду бойових дій.
ПСИХОЛОГІЧНИЙ ДОБРОБУТ КУРСАНТІВ ВІЙСЬКОВИХ ПСИХОЛОГІВ: РІВНІ ТРАВМІВНОГО УРАЖЕННЯ ТА СТРАТЕГІЇ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ В УМОВАХ РОСІЙСЬКО УКРАЇНСЬКОЇ ВІЙНИ
Authors: Лазоренко Б. , Дубровинський Г.
Published: June 2024

У статті з’ясовано співвідношення рівнів психологічного добробуту та симптомів травмівних стресових станів курсантів військових психологів чоловіків і жінок в умовах війни. Доведено можливість особистості зберегти високий рівень психологічного добробуту в стресогенному середовищі. Визначено провідну роль стратегії особистісного зростання в опануванні цих чинників і забезпеченні високих рівнів психологічного добробуту особистості в умовах війни.
Statistical Optimization of Biodiesel Production from Non-edible Pongamia Pinnata Oil
Authors: Ali Mehmood , Kashif Muhammad , Zaidi Asad A. , Jamil Rabiya
Published: June 2024

Biodiesel production has received considerable attention in the recent past as a renewable fuel to mitigate climate change and for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) clean affordable energy and climate action. This research study was based on optimization of the conversion of pongame oil into biodiesel fuel through lab scale batch reactor by acid esterification and alkali transesterification. using Statistical simulation analysis was conducted by Taguchi Orthogonal Array Design, with input factor variables were volume of methanol (20, 25, 30, 40 mL), quantity of catalyst used (0.8, 1.0, 1.8, 2.0 g), volume of acid used (0.2, 0.3, 0.4 0.5 mL), reaction time (55, 60, 90, 120 min) and reaction temperature levels (55, 60, 65, 70 °C). The highest pongamia biodiesel yield was obtained 78.25% experimentally as compared to simulation yield of 84.02% by weight with an error of 5.44%. The highest biodiesel yield was achieved with transesterification carried out for 100 mL pongamia oil under optimized reaction parameters such as methanol amount of 20 mL, KOH amount of 0.8 g, acid amount of 0.2 mL, reaction time 60 min reaction temperature of 55 °C at stirring rate of 700 rpm. The results showed that the properties of the pongamia biodiesel were in compliance with ASTM D 6751 and can be used as blended fuel with petro-diesel in transportation sector, thus reducing environmental pollution causing climate change and global warming.
Stability and Financial Performance of Banks in European Countries Bordering the Military Conflict in Ukraine
Authors: Karaś Marta Anita , Boda Michał
Published: June 2024

Artykuł bada wpływ wojny w Ukrainie na kondycję finansową i stabilność banków w krajach Europy Środkowo-Wschodniej bezpośrednio graniczących z krajami zaangażowanymi w konflikt militarny, czyli z Ukrainą, Białorusią i Rosją. Próbę badawczą składającą się z 93 banków oraz 45 analizowanych zmiennych dobrano na podstawie usystematyzowanego przeglądu literatury. Badanie empiryczne wykorzystuje systemową metodę uogólnionych momentów (SGMM). By uchwycić wpływ, wykorzystano zarówno zmienną binarną, jak i zmienne interakcyjne. Wyniki omówiono w odniesieniu do zmiennych jednostkowych oraz zmiennych dotyczących sytuacji makroekonomicznej. Badanie pozwoliło stwierdzić, że w analizowanym okresie nie nastąpiło znaczne pogorszenie współczynników kapitałowych banków. Jednocześnie wykazało ono istotny wpływ wielu zmiennych na kondycję i stabilność banków mierzonych pozostałymi wskaźnikami, a także istotność 22 zmiennych interakcyjnych, pokazującą, że wojna w Ukrainie ma realny negatywny wpływ na sytuację banków w badanych krajach. Ponadto wyniki sugerują, że banki w krajach o wyższym długu lub deficycie budżetowym mogą silniej odczuwać skutki wojny.
Važnost morfoloških svojstava vimena za uspješnu robotiziranu mužnju
Authors: Pandžić Katarina , Bobić Tina , Mikić Zrinko , Ivkić Zdenko , Mijić Pero
Published: June 2024

Današnje krave za mužnju selektirane su s obzirom na zdravlje i prilagođenost vimena strojnoj ili robotiziranoj mužnji. Budući da sisne čaše robot postavlja automatski, ključne su eksterijerne osobine vimena. Morfološki adekvatno vime, koje ima dobar omjer prednjih i stražnjih četvrti, odgovarajući oblik, veličinu i položaj sisa, preduvjet je dobroga zdravstvenog stanja krave i njezine prilagođenosti robotiziranoj mužnji. Prednost robotizirane mužnje ogleda se u individualnome pristupu svakoj kravi i mogućnosti analize velikoga seta podataka koji se svakodnevno prikupljaju po svakoj mužnji. Razvijaju se nove uzgojne vrijednosti, poput RZ Robota, koje kombiniraju svojstva koja su od velikoga značenja u selekciji bikova na farmama koje se koriste robotima za mužnju. Kako se broj robota za mužnju svake godine povećava, radi se na njihovu unaprjeđenju, pa se današnji modeli robota, koji se mogu pronaći na tržištu, vješto suočavaju s izazovima nepravilnosti vimena te su vrlo opremljeni. Njihovo unaprjeđenje najviše se ogleda u uspješnosti stvaranja nove hibridne ruke s jako puno pozitivnih karakteristika u ostvarenju pravilne mužnje, pri čemu se pazi na dobrobit i zdravlje krava.
Okul Dışı Öğrenme Üzerine Eğitim Araştırmalarının Bibliyometrik Analizi
Authors: Fırat Durdukoca Şule
Published: June 2024

Okul çağındaki öğrenciler günlük yaşamlarının yaklaşık üçte ikisini formal eğitim dışında geçirmektedirler. 21. yüzyılda değişen bilgi paradigmasına bağlı olarak öğrenenlerin öğrenme ortamları, öğretim programlarının faaliyet alanları formal eğitimin ötesine çıkmakta; öğrencilerin okul dışındaki deneyimleri, bilgi edinme süreçleri, tutumları, inançları ve bu değişkenlerin davranışları üzerindeki etkileri okuldaki öğrenme süreçleri kadar önemsenmekte ve eğitim araştırmalarına konu olmaktadır. Bu araştırmada Web of Science (WoS) veri tabanında eğitim araştırmaları kategorisinde yer alan okul dışı öğrenme konusunda yayınlanmış makalelerin bibliyometrik değerlendirmesi yapılarak bu alandaki eğilimlerin ortaya konulması amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmada bibliyometrik analiz yöntemi kullanılmış, veriler 14.04.2023 tarihinde WoS veri tabanından alınmıştır. Veri tabanında okul dışı öğrenme konusunda 1267 adet çalışmaya ulaşılmış, Eğitim/Eğitim Araştırmaları kategorisindeki 812 makaleye ait veri, araştırmanın veri setini oluşturmuştur. Araştırma sonucunda; okul dışı öğrenme konusu ilk makalenin 1971 yılında, en fazla sayıda makalenin ise 2018 yılında yayınlandığı, 2006 yılından itibaren yayınlanan makalelere yapılan atıfların sayısında ciddi artışlar olduğu belirlenmiştir. En fazla sayıda atıf alan makale Computers & Education dergisinde yayınlanmıştır. Konu alanıyla ilgili literatüre katkı sağlayan 54 farklı ülkeden 1434 yazara ulaşılmıştır. İncelenen makalelerde 377 ortak anahtar kelime olduğu, sıklıkla ortak atıf alan yazarların birbirlerine yakın yayın sayılarıyla konu alanı ile ilgili literatüre en fazla katkı sağlayan yazarlar olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Konservatuvar Öğrencilerinin Türk Sanat Müziği Repertuvarı Dersine Yönelik Görüşleri
Authors: Geboloğlu Banu
Published: June 2024

Konservatuvar öğrencilerinin Türk Sanat Müziği Repertuvarı (TSMR) dersine ilişkin görüşleri doğrultusunda, Türk müziği eğitimi alanında derinlemesine bir anlayış geliştirmeye ve öğretim sürecini iyileştirmeye yönelik katkı sağlamayı amaçlayan bu araştırma, nitel bir araştırma olarak tasarlanmıştır. Araştırma, Karadeniz bölgesinde yer alan ve Türk müziği eğitimi veren Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi Devlet Konservatuvarının ikinci, üçüncü ve dördüncü sınıf öğrencileri ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın verileri, yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme tekniği kullanılarak elde edilmiş ve veriler içerik analizi yoluyla analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda, konservatuvar öğrencileri TSMR dersinin meslek hayatlarına en çok bilgiyi kullanma anlamında katkı sağlayacağını, dersin işlenişinde kullanılan öğretim strateji, yöntem ve tekniklerinden en çok gösteri tekniğinin kullanıldığını ve derste kullanılan ölçme aracının dersin hedef davranışlarını içerdiğini belirtmişlerdir. Ayrıca öğrencilerin büyük çoğunluğu bu derste en çok teknik anlamda zorlandıklarını, teknik çalışma ve derse çalışma vakti ayırma ile bu zorlukların üstesinden gelebileceklerini ifade etmişlerdir. Öğrenciler TSMR dersinin etkili olabilmesi için ise, ders öncesi hazırlık yapmanın, derste çalgı ile eşlik etmenin ve öğretimin bireyselleştirilmesinin önemli ve gerekli olduğunu belirtmişlerdir. TSMR dersinde, öğrencilerin yaşadıkları zorlukların çözümüne yönelik uygulamalara ağırlık verilmesi ve ders süresince dersin yürütücüsü tarafından öğrencilerin yaşadığı kaygıyı azaltmaya ve ortadan kaldırmaya yönelik yöntemlerin geliştirilmesi, araştırmanın önerileri arasında yer almaktadır.
La personalización del aprendizaje: estrategias de adaptación de contenido con inteligencia artificial en entornos educativos
Authors: Parraga Jennifer Anchundia , Macías Zambrano Rosa Mercedes , Tubay Cevallos Luis Alfredo
Published: June 2024

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo describir las estrategias que permiten la personalización del aprendizaje mediante la adaptación de contenido con inteligencia artificial en entornos educativos. La metodología empleada fue el diseño bibliográfico mediante la revisión de diversos estudios científicos publicados en años anteriores desde el 2020 al presente. Los resultados obtenidos orientan a Recuperación, Reutilización, Revisión y Retención. Por lo que se define el agrupamiento y clasificación de casos, selección y generación de casos, el aprendizaje e indexación de casos, medición de casos, recuperación e inferencia de casos, razonamiento, reglas de adaptación y minería de datos, que son tareas propias de inteligencia artificial (IA).Las conclusiones obtenidas fueron el dominio técnico de la tecnología, incluida la gestión de recursos digitales, así como de herramientas y aplicaciones. La personalización de aprendizaje involucra el dominio cognitivo implica convertir información en conocimiento mediante ejercicios de pensamiento crítico y creativo, lo que requiere del proceso de análisis y diseño adecuado del docente para la precisión de los objetivos instruccionales y el logro de las metas académicas.
Technology criteria for the manufacturing of Rebamipide film-coated tablets
Authors: Trusov G. V. , Brovchenko B. V. , Kozlova Z. M. , Krasnyuk I. I.
Published: June 2024

Introduction. In the modern world, there are many pharmaceutical substances that have various structure. During the development of finished dosage forms (FDPs) it is necessary to take into account many factors, such as physicochemical and technological properties of substances and excipients, manufacturing technology and others. This work is focused on the application of these approaches in practice in relation to a substance with anisodiametric crystal shape. Rebamipide was chosen as an example of such substance with poor technological characteristics for investigation and manufacturing technology selection.

Aim. Research of approaches to examine a substance with anisodiametric crystal shape (Rebamipide in this case) to determine its physicochemical and technological properties in purpose of theoretical substantiation of the best method of manufacturing mass for tabletting.

Materials and methods. In this study were used such materials as Rebamipide substance (α-[(4-chlorobenzoyl)amino]-1,2-dihydro-2-oxo-4-quinolinepropanoic acid) (experimental sample). Also were used such equipment as flowability tester ERWEKA GT (Erweka GmbH, Germany), powder density tester ERWEKA SVM 122 (ERWEKA GmbH, Germany), vibrating sieve CISA RP 200N (CISA Cedaceria Industrial S.L., Spain), powder diffractometer D8 ADVANCE (Bruker Corporation, USA), calorimeter DSC 204 F1 (NETZSCH, Germany), Hitachi TM-100 electron microscope (Hitachi, Japan).

Results and discussion. The properties of Rebamipide substance were evaluated, such as polymorphism, melting point, microscopy and evaluation of technological characteristics. Application of the SeDeM method allowed to determine the critical parameters of the substance that need to be corrected.

Conclusion. It was found out experimentally that Rebamipide substance has polymorphism, high melting point, needle-shaped crystals, poor bulkiness and compactability, which was confirmed by the use of SeDeM method.
Lupus anticoagulant hypoprothrombinemia syndrome associated with a hemorrhagic ovarian cyst in a girl with systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report
Authors: Son Min Hwa , Yim Hyung Eun
Published: June 2024

Lupus anticoagulant hypoprothrombinemia syndrome (LAHPS) is a rare entity characterized by the presence of lupus anticoagulant (LA) and prothrombin (factor II) deficiency. It may cause severe bleeding contrary to classical antiphospholipid syndrome. Here, we report a case of LAHPS presenting with a hemorrhagic ovarian cyst in a 17-year-old girl with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) nephritis. She had been followed up for 8 years. Her first manifestation of SLE was prolonged gingival bleeding after tooth extraction at 9 years of age. During the follow-up period, she had neither severe bleeding nor thrombotic complications despite a positive LA and a prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT). At this visit, the patient presented with colicky abdominal pain, a hemorrhagic ovarian cyst, a prolonged prothrombin time, a prolonged aPTT, a low factor II level, and a positive LA, leading to the diagnosis of LAHPS. While a hemorrhagic ovarian cyst resolved completely in 3 months, she received oral pill, transfusions of red blood cells and plasma, and intravenous cyclophosphamide pulse therapy in combination with glucocorticoids due to persistent menorrhagia, anemia, prolonged aPTT, and lupus flaring. Thus, LAHPS needs to be considered in SLE patients with positive LA and prolonged aPTT.
Effect of renal Doppler ultrasound on the detection of nutcracker syndrome in children presenting orthostatic proteinuria
Authors: Hwang Eun Jae , Kim Ji Hong , Lee Mi-Jung , Yoon Haesung , Shin Jae Il , Lee Keum Hwa
Published: June 2024

Purpose: To compare the Doppler sonographic findings of the left renal vein (LRV) of children diagnosed with nutcracker syndrome with and without orthostatic proteinuria.Methods: Fifty and 53 consecutive children with and without orthostatic proteinuria, respectively, underwent renal Doppler ultrasonography examinations. The peak velocity (PV) was measured at the hilar portion of the LRV and between the aorta and superior mesenteric artery. Renal Doppler ultrasonography findings and clinical data including urine protein-to-creatinine ratio (UPCR) were compared according to the presence or absence of orthostatic proteinuria.Results: Between the two groups, no significant differences were observed in terms of age or sex. The PV ratio between the aortomesenteric and hilar portions was 7.79±2.65 and 6.32±3.01 in children with and without orthostatic proteinuria, respectively (P=0.009). No significant differences were observed between the two groups in terms of the UPCR in the first morning urine sample. However, the UPCR in the afternoon urine sample was significantly higher in children with orthostatic proteinuria than in those without orthostatic proteinuria (0.49±0.46 vs. 0.11±0.04 mg/mg, P<0.001). Furthermore, the PV ratio between the aortomesenteric and hilar portions revealed a positive correlation with the ratio of UPCR of the afternoon and that of first morning urine samples (R=0.21, P=0.034).Conclusions: This study suggests that there can be a significant correlation of the PV ratio between the aortomesenteric and hilar portion of the LRV with orthostatic proteinuria in pediatric patients with nutcracker syndrome.
THE USING OF DIGITAL TOOLS IN THE PROJECT ACTIVITIES OF STUDENTS OF PEDAGOGICAL SPECIALTIES OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Nezhyva Liudmyla , Palamar Svitlana , Semenii Nataliia
Published: June 2024

The article substantiates the importance of projects for forming future teachersʼ readiness to work in the conditions of the «New Ukrainian School» reform, particularly the organization of project-based training. The possibility, suitability, and effectiveness of using digital tools at various stages of the design activities of education seekers to achieve quality results were analyzed. Digital resources Canva, TickTick, Harvest, Miro, Piktochart, Prezi, and Visme, were tested in the process of project training on professional methods of students majoring in «Primary Education» of the Faculty of Pedagogical Education of Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University.
The main criteria for selecting digital tools were: simple interface (so students can master its functionality faster); compliance to the State Standard for Primary Education; didactic value; accessibility (the age of pupils and the ability to comprehend tasks developed with the help of the proposed digital tools were taken into account); technical and methodological support (present on all proposed digital resources, which facilitates understanding of their interface); very important criterion is the wide functionality on a free basis; the ability to adapt in various modern conditions during offline and online learning.
 For increase studentsʼ readiness to use digital tools during project activities, the authors developed an methodology for using digital tools at each stage of work on projects and investigated their effectiveness. The use of digital resources is aimed at forming subject-methodical competence, as well as improving studentsʼ digital literacy, and the ability to work in a team, make decisions effectively, and distribute responsibilities among group members.
The effectiveness of the developed methodology was checked by conducting input and final monitoring. The results of the final monitoring showed significant differences in favor of the developed methodology for providing material to students during the implementation of project activities, which indicates the effectiveness of the introduction of the latest digital tools into the educational process.
DEVELOPING A CELIOTM PROGRAMMING LEARNING TOOL TO FACILIATE TEACHING AND LEARNING DATA STRUCTURE CONCEPTS IN C++ FOR NOVICE PROGRAMMERS
Authors: Mtaho Adam B. , Masoud Masoud M. , Mselle Leonard J.
Published: June 2024

Programming is the core skill in computer science (CS) education. It is also a useful course in engineering and science-based courses. However, teaching and learning computer programming has not been an easy task. This is evidenced by the fact that majority of the students face challenges and difficulties in understanding programming concepts and how to apply them in real-life scenarios. The situation is worse for the Data Structures and algorithms (DSA) course, an advanced-level programming course that is mandatory for any CS student. The subject is too hard for novices to grasp due to its abstract and dynamic nature.  To address such difficulties, several algorithm visualization (AV) tools have been introduced to help novices understand data structure. However, the pedagogical effectiveness of using such tools has not been successful because they are less engaging for learning DSA. This paper describes how the CeliotM programming learning tool was developed to facilitate learning data structure concepts in C++. The development of CeliotM was achieved by using reuse-oriented software engineering approach. CeliotM was developed by redesigning a Celiot program visualization (PV) tool-a programing learning tool that supporting learning programming in C++. Thus, by using Java as the language, the original version of Celiot was resigned to support compilation and visualization of various data structure elements in Memory Transfer Language (MTL) format; and incorporate several learner engagement features, including the inbuilt C++ compiler and animation explanations. The resulting tool is a CeliotM programming learning tool that visualizes and compiles data structure objects such as queues, stacks, and linked lists in C++ programming language. Empirical results on the evaluation of using CeliotM in teaching data structures and algorithmic concepts reveal that using such tool enhanced students’ programming comprehension and offered a more appealing learning experience for novice programmers. The greatest contribution of this work is to provide an education tool for teaching data structures in C++ that can work as a compiler, program and algorithm visualization tool in tandem. It also contributes a valuable resource to programming education, offering an effective and inspiring approach for novices to grasp fundamental programming and data structure concepts.
AYALA GARCÍA-DUARTE, F. (2023). Las estrategias del prologuista. 13 prólogos de Francisco Ayala a su obra. Estudio preliminar de J. C. Mainer. Granada: Cuadernos de la Fundación Francisco Ayala
Authors: Jiménez-Blanco Carrillo de Albornoz Antonio
Published: June 2024

Recensión de la obra AYALA GARCÍA-DUARTE, F. (2023). Las estrategias del prologuista. 13 prólogos de Francisco Ayala a su obra. Estudio preliminar de J. C. Mainer. Granada: Cuadernos de la Fundación Francisco Ayala
HABERMAS, J. (2023). A new structural transformation of the public sphere and deliberative politics. Cambridge: Polity Press
Authors: Peña Jiménez Pedro José
Published: June 2024

Recensión de la obra HABERMAS, J. (2023). A new structural transformation of the public sphere and deliberative politics. Cambridge: Polity Press
La adecuada proporcionalidad en la designación de los senadores de designación autonómica. La fórmula de reparto
Authors: Marañón Gómez Raquel
Published: June 2024

En la sentencia que comentamos, la atención se centra en la elección por mayoría parlamentaria de una novedosa fórmula de reparto (la fórmula Imperiali) para el reparto proporcional de los senadores designados por las comunidades autónomas que dejó al grupo parlamentario de VOX sin senador designado y que se habría obtenido si se hubiera elegido otra fórmula. Este pronunciamiento supone una singularización del objeto de la Sentencia del Tribunal Constitucional 4/1992, de 13 de enero, en la que el Tribunal Constitucional se limitaba a la eventual necesidad de la aplicación de la regla D´Hondt en el nombramiento de senadores autónomos. Senadores con carácter supletorio, en defecto de una disposición reglamentaria expresa sobre el sistema proporcional de aplicación.
El alcance de las facultades otorgadas a la Presidencia del Senado en la solución de controversias relativas al uso del «veto presupuestario» del Gobierno y la defensa del ius in officium del parlamentario
Authors: González Escudero M.ª Teresa
Published: June 2024

Estamos ante un pronunciamiento que, además de reiterar la asentada doctrina del Tribunal Constitucional sobre cuestiones tales como el alcance del ius in officium, los requisitos de las propuestas de modificación en el Senado, o el alcance del «veto presupuestario» del Gobierno, precisa, al hilo de dos resoluciones de la presidenta de la Cámara Alta, dictadas al amparo del artículo 151.5 RS, el concreto alcance de este peculiar precepto e, indirectamente, el papel que los órganos rectores de las Cámaras deben adoptar en el ámbito de las funciones constitucionalmente atribuidas a ellas y a sus representantes.
La obligación de facilitar documentos como parte del derecho de acceso a la información pública. Informes de la Asesoría Jurídica del Congreso de los Diputados
Authors: Secretaría General del Congreso de los Diputados  , Álvarez Pablos Ana María
Published: June 2024

Resolución del Secretario General del Congreso de los Diputados, relativa a la solicitud de acceso a la información sobre diversas cuestiones relacionadas con el personal eventual al servicio de los diputados de los distintos grupos parlamentarios.
The Correlation of Age and Knowledge on Behavior to Take the Supplement during The COVID 19 Pandemic (Study Case: in Kecamatan Selat, Kabupaten Kapuas)
Authors:   Universitas Sari Mulia, Hawini Laudia , Yuwindry Iwan ,   Universitas Sari Mulia, Riduansyah Muhammad ,   Universitas Sari Mulia
Published: June 2024

Changes in people's lifestyles and consumption patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in the use of supplements. Supplements are basically taken to supplement nutrition, not to replace it. Age is known to have an effect on knowledge and behavior of supplement consumption. Researchers want to know the relationship between age and level of knowledge and behavior of using supplements during the Covid 19 pandemic. The research design used was cross sectional with analytical observational research. The population and sample are people who use supplements in the Selat District of Kapuas Regency in November 2020-July 2021, totaling 44 people. This study aims to determine the relationship between age and knowledge and behavior of using supplements during the Covid 19 pandemic in the Selat District, Kapuas Regency. Based on data analysis, it was found that there was no relationship between age and knowledge (p=0.264 > 0.05) and there was no relationship between age and behavior (p=0.538 > 0.05). So it can be concluded that age has no effect on knowledge and behavior of using supplements during the Covid 19 pandemic in the Straits District of Kapuas Regency.
Efektivitas Metode Edukasi terhadap Tingkat Pengetahuan Masyarakat Tentang Swamedikasi di Dusun Wonorejo
Authors:   Akademi Farmasi Indonesia Yogyakarta, Purwadi Faizal Akbar , Rissa Mexsi Mutia ,   Akademi Farmasi Indonesia Yogyakarta
Published: June 2024

World Health Organization mendefinisikan swamedikasi merupakan suatu proses pengobatan yang dilakukan secara mandiri oleh seseorang mulai dari penanganan keluhan hingga pemilihan atau penggunaan obat. Swamedikasi upaya yang paling banyak dilakukan masyarakat sebelum mencari pertolongan ke pusat pelayanan kesehatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penyuluhan terhadap pengetahuan masyarakat tentang swamedikasi di dusun Wonorejo. Metode penelitian menggunakan Pre-eksperimental dengan rancangan One Group Pre-test Post-test, dan teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 84 responden yang memenuhi kriteria iklusi. Analisis data menggunakan SPSS 23 dengan uji Wilcoxon. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan masyarakat tentang swamedikasi sebelum dilakukan penyuluhan kategori baik sebanyak 39 responden (46,42%), pengetahuan cukup 34 responden (40,47%), pengetahuan kurang 11 responden (13,09%), kemudian hasil setelah dilakukan penyuluhan diperoleh pengetahuan baik sebanyak 71 responden (84,53%). Hasil nilai uji statistik diperoleh Asymp. Sig 0,00 kurang dari 0,05. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa penyuluhan berpengaruh dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang swamedikasi di Dusu Wonorejo.
Uji Aktivitas Antikolesterol Ekstrak Kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala DC)
Authors:   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Nasional, Amalia Angelina Divanny , Anggraini Devina Ingrid ,   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Nasional
Published: June 2024

Kadar kolesterol dalam tubuh yang berlebih memiliki dampak yang buruk bagi kesehatan sehingga perlu dikontrol untuk menghindari resiko yang membahayakan tubuh. Alternatif pengobatan kolesterol selain dengan obat-obat sintetis dapat juga dengan memanfaatkan kandungan senyawa dalam tumbuhan seperti sayuran, buah, dan lain sebagainya. Kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala DC) merupakan salah satu sayuran mengandung senyawa seperti flavonoid, tannin dan fenol yang dapat menurunkan kadar kolesterol dalam darah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktivitas ekstrak kale dalam menurunkan kadar kolesterol. Analisis kualitatif ekstrak kale menunjukkan positif mengandung senyawa alkaloid, flavonoid, dan saponin. Analisis kuantitatif aktivitas antikolesterol dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode Lieberman-Burchard dengan seri konsentrasi ekstrak 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, dan 40 ppm. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ekstrak kale memiliki aktivitas antikolesterol dengan nilai EC50 sebesar 32,350 ppm.
First case of ichthyophonosis in farmed rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss in Serbia
Authors: Radosavljevic V , Radanovic O , Glišic D , Zdravkovic N , Maksimovic-Zoric J , Nesic K , Savic B , Raškovic B
Published: June 2024

Ichthyophonosis is a disease caused by the mesomycetozoean parasite Ichthyophonus hoferi that affects a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum. This disease is characterized by granulomatous lesions and necrosis in various organs, which can have severe impacts on the health and welfare of the fish. Ichthyophonosis has been found in several parts of the world, including Europe, and is a significant concern in the aquaculture industry and for populations of wild marine fishes. The rainbow trout is a widely cultured salmonid species in many countries, including Serbia. Although the presence of I. hoferi in rainbow trout has been reported in several countries, it has never been documented in Serbia. In this article, we report the first case of ichthyophonosis in rainbow trout in Serbia.
Vyrastať v chudobe: vplyv života v marginalizovaných rómskych komunitách na zdravie a vývin v ranom detstve
Authors:   Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach, Fiľakovská Daniela , Chovan Shoshana , Dankulincová Zuzana
Published: June 2024

Dnes sú to už celé generácie odopierania príležitostí pre napĺňanie potenciálu a storočia diskriminácie, ktoré oberajú deti v marginalizovaných komunitách o detstvo tak ako ho poznáme my ostatní, ktorí sme mali viac „šťastia“. Tak, ako sa generácie ľudí v marginalizovaných komunitách točia v kruhu chudoby, z ktorého niet ľahkej cesty, tak sa aj my točíme v bludnom kruhu hľadania vinníkov a odovzdávania si predsudkov a stereotypov založených na mylných predpokladoch, ktoré sú tak zakorenené a samozrejmé, že mnohých ľudí ani nenapadne o nich pochybovať, spochybňovať ich logiku, či sa snažiť ich vyvracať. Spoločnosť na základe vlastných ideálov s ľahkosťou súdi matky či otcov, že nie sú dosť dobrí. Omnoho ťažšia cesta je však snažiť sa pochopiť, čo im v tom bráni. Povedať, že za stratené detstvo detí v marginalizovaných komunitách môžu rodičia, je príliš zjednodušené a nezohľadňuje to omnoho širší kontext a súvislosti. A práve vplyv tohoto kontextu na raný vývin a hľadanie súvislostí je naším cieľom. Nielen preto, že si uvedomujeme potrebu búrať stereotypy a meniť spoločenský diskurz, no najmä preto, aby sme vedeli priniesť dôkazy, na základe ktorých bude možné tvoriť politiky, smerovať intervencie a pomôcť tak ďalším generáciám detí dosiahnuť na príležitosti, ktoré im umožnia naplniť svoj plný potenciál.
A Systematic Literature Review of Big Data Analytics in Healthcare Digital Transformation
Authors: Mansour Tarek , Bick Markus
Published: June 2024

This paper aims to analyse the current literature on big data analytics in healthcare digital transformation and to provide a research agenda for scholars and guidance for practitioners on related research themes. In doing so, it will offer support on further development for researchers and accelerate adoption for practitioners. A systematic literature review was performed based on Brocke et al. A data analysis of 64 articles based on Webster & Watson, which met the SLR review published between 2011 and 2021, was conducted. Five themes were identified in big data analytics in healthcare transformation, namely governance, healthcare, enablement, digital health initiatives and applications, based on previous research publications by various scholars between 2011 and 2021. To the best knowledge of the authors, this is the first research study to review the literature on big data analytics in digital healthcare transformation. The future research agenda sheds light on plenty of topics that can be investigated further through multiple methodologies; however, the availability of datasets for researchers may be a limitation to driving the research forward. A summary of the current literature under the five themes of BDA analytics in healthcare digital transformation is provided.
Comparative Analysis of Television and Email as Digital Marketing Channels Through a Case Study
Authors: Mitreva Elizabeta , Tasev Marija , Kicara Dzevat
Published: June 2024

This paper presents the research of findings regarding the traditional and digital forms of marketing today. The principal goal of the research is to demonstrate the advantages of digital marketing through a case study related to a dominant player in the field of email marketing as a digital marketing channel. In this paper are analyzed various parameters for the success of a marketing campaign such as: percentage of opened emails, percentage of responded emails and percentage of interested potential customers. Although it is difficult to draw a conclusion through generalization for an entire segment of marketing analyzed through one subtype of marketing promotion, however, the study provides conclusions about the effectiveness of digital marketing. Additionally, the paper presents the declining influence of the traditional forms of marketing which, although still relevant, are increasingly not the first choice of marketers. The motivation for making this analysis comes from fast-growing technologies that can be very easily used in any company to reach consumers more easily. This research aims to provide basic information about the use of email marketing as a digital tool for promoting businesses and maintaining contact with consumers.
Keywords: percentage of opened emails, percentage of responded emails and percentage of interested potential customers.
Factors associated with the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in palm oil harvester workers at PT. X
Authors: Ilmiati Ilmiati , Tambun Madschen Sia Mei Ol Siska Selvija , Muhammad Ari Kurniawan  , Triyanto Irfan Rusydi
Published: June 2024

Background: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a set of tools used by the workforce to protect all or part of the body against possible potential hazards. One of them is the use of PPE on oil palm harvest workers at PT. X. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) can reduce the occurrence of workplace accidents. From the initial survey conducted at PT. X there are still workers who do not use PPE because they feel uncomfortable and the assumption that PPE slows down the work process of employees.
Objective: To find out the factors related to the use of PPE on oil palm harvest workers at PT. X
Method: The research method used is a quantitative method with a cross sectional design. The number of respondents taken was 50 people and the implementation of the research was carried out in 2023. Data collection of questionnaires were analyzed in univariate, bivariate and multivariate forms.
Result: Based on the statistical results obtained, this study shows that the variable of knowledge with the use of PPE does not have a significant effect on oil palm harvest workers. This is due to lack of understanding by workers. Attitudes have a significant positive effect on the use of PPE on oil palm harvesting workers. This is because there is a positive attitude that can have a positive impact, while comfort does not have a significant effect on the use of PPE.
Conclusion: From this study, it can be concluded that the factors that have a relationship with the use of PPE are attitude factors. This is because attitude factors can affect caring attitudes towards the use of PPE. While the factors that do not exist have no relationship with the use of PPE are knowledge and comfort factors.
Stacking engineering induced Z-scheme MoSSe/WSSe heterostructure for photocatalytic water splitting
Authors: Ren Longjun , Liu Zongfa , Ma Zhen , Ren Kai , Cui Zhen , Mu Weihua
Published: June 2024

Stacking engineering is a popular method to tune the performance of two-dimensional materials for advanced applications. In this work, Jansu MoSSe and WSSe monolayers are constructed as a van der Waals (vdWs) heterostructure by different stacking configurations. Using first-principle calculations, all the relaxed stacking configurations of the MoSSe/WSSe heterostructure present semiconductor properties while the direct type-II band structure can be obtained. Importantly, the Z-scheme charge transfer mode also can be addressed by band alignment, which shows the MoSSe/WSSe heterostructure is an efficient potential photocatalyst for water splitting. In addition, the built-in electric field of the MoSSe/WSSe vdWs heterostructure can be enhanced by the S–Se interface due to further asymmetric structures, which also results in considerable charge transfer comparing with the MoSSe/WSSe vdWs heterostructure built by the S–S interface. Furthermore, the excellent optical performances of the MoSSe/WSSe heterostructure with different stacking configurations are obtained. Our results provide a theoretical guidance for the design and control of the two-dimensional heterostructure as photocatalysts through structural stacking.
Association of composite dietary antioxidant index with cardiovascular disease in adults: results from 2011 to 2020 NHANES
Authors: Wang Run , Tao Weijun , Cheng Xiaobing
Published: June 2024

Background

Oxidative stress is a known pathogenic mechanism in cardiovascular disease (CVD), yet the association between dietary antioxidants and CVD in the general population remains underexplored. This study leverages data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to investigate the association of a composite dietary antioxidant index with CVD in US adults.

Methods

Analyzing data from 25,997 adults (2011–2020 NHANES), we employed weighted generalized linear models, subgroup analysis, threshold effect analyses, and sensitivity analysis to assess the association between dietary antioxidants and CVD. Nonlinear associations were explored through a restricted cubic spline, with gender-specific stratification and threshold effect analysis to identify critical inflection points.

Results

Increasing levels of the composite dietary antioxidant index corresponded with decreased CVD prevalence (P < 0.001). In all models, weighted generalized linear models revealed a consistent negative association between CVD prevalence. And in Model 3, Quartile 4 had a 29% lower CVD prevalence than Quartile 1[0.71 (0.59, 0.85), P < 0.001]. Meanwhile, the findings of the unweighted logistic regression model demonstrated stability. Various characteristics such as sex, age, race, PIR, education, BMI, alcohol consumption, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes did not influence this inverse association (P for interaction >0.05). Notably a nonlinear association was observed, with a significant inflection point at 3.05 among women.

Conclusion

This study demonstrates a strong negative association between the composite dietary antioxidant index and CVD prevalence, suggesting the potential protective role of dietary antioxidants. These findings underscore the need for prospective studies to further understand the impact of oxidative stress on cardiovascular health.
Effects of weight loss rate on myostatin and follistatin dynamics in patients with obesity
Authors: Kurose Satoshi , Onishi Katsuko , Miyauchi Takumi , Takahashi Kazuhisa , Kimura Yutaka
Published: June 2024

Background

Exercise-induced cytokines involved in controlling body composition include myostatin (MST) and follistatin (FST), both of which are influenced by physical activity. This study investigated changes in body composition and physical activity during a weight loss program, as well as the impact on serum MST and FST levels at various weight loss rates.

Methods

A total of 126 patients with obesity who completed a 6-month weight loss program were divided into three groups based on weight loss rate (%): low (< 3%), middle (3–10%), and high (≥10%). The International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used for assessing physical activity, whereas dual X-ray absorptiometry was used to determine body composition. Serum MST and FST levels were measured using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Results

The middle and high groups showed a significant decrease in percent body fat and a significant increase in percent lean body mass and physical activity. Serum MST levels increased significantly in all three groups, although FST levels reduced significantly only in the middle group. After adjusting for sex and body composition, changes in peak oxygen intake (β = -0.359) and serum FST levels (β = -0.461) were identified as independent factors for the change in MST levels in the low group. Sex (β = -0.420) and changes in MST levels (β = -0.525) were identified as independent factors for the change in serum FST levels in the low group, whereas in the high group, sitting time (β = -0.600) during the weight loss program was identified as an independent factor for change in serum FST levels.

Conclusion

Serum MST levels in patients with obesity increased significantly following the weight loss program, independent of weight loss rate. In contrast, serum FST levels reduced significantly only in the 3–10% weight loss group. These findings indicate that MST and FST secretion dynamics may fluctuate in response to physical activity, while also reflecting feedback regulation of body composition and metabolism during weight reduction.
The impact of new digital infrastructures on urban carbon emissions-An empirical study from Chinese cities
Authors: Wang Yongkai , An Qiguang , Xie Qian , Wang Ruoyu
Published: June 2024

Introduction

In the digital era, new digital infrastructures (NDIs) play a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and technological innovation. However, their ecological impact, particularly on carbon dioxide emissions, remains underexplored. Addressing this gap holds significant practical and theoretical value.

Methods

Utilizing panel data from 283 Chinese cities spanning 2009 to 2020, this study employs a two-way fixed-effects model to empirically assess the influence of NDIs on urban carbon emissions (UCE). Additionally, a mediation effect model is used to examine the mechanisms of this influence.

Results

The findings reveal that: (1) NDIs significantly mitigate UCE levels, a conclusion supported by robustness tests involving instrumental variables and the exogenous policy shocks of smart city pilot programs; (2) NDIs primarily impact UCE through two channels: the digital economy and green technology innovation; and (3) heterogeneity analysis indicates that NDIs predominantly curb carbon emissions in cities with lower administrative levels, while positively contributing to UCE intensity in higher administrative level cities. Notably, NDIs substantially reduce UCE in non-old industrial cities, with a negligible effect in old industrial cities.

Discussion

This research expands the understanding of the economic-environmental implications of NDIs, offering valuable insights for policymakers regarding NDIs’ environmental impacts. It also provides strategic guidance for urban low-carbon transitions in the big data era.
Plant distribution, ecological traits and diversity patterns of vegetation in subtropical managed forests as guidelines for forest management policy
Authors: Waheed Muhammad , Haq Shiekh Marifatul , Arshad Fahim , Bussmann Rainer W. , Hashem Abeer , Abd_Allah Elsayed Fathi
Published: June 2024

Forest vegetation is an important component of forest ecosystems, contributing to terrestrial plant diversity while also providing a variety of ecological services. In managed landscapes, plantations emerge as dominant kinds after stand-replacing disturbances. However, the dynamics of vegetation cover, diversity, and composition in plantation forests remains poorly understood in the subtropical region. Our study recorded a rich floral diversity with 173 angiosperm species, characterized by varying life forms and distinct flowering phenology. The uneven distribution of species across families demonstrated the complexity of the ecosystem, with Poaceae being dominant. Diversity patterns among different plantation types varied, with Dalbergia sissoo and Populus nigra plantations exhibiting higher species richness and diversity. Conversely, Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Morus alba plantations displayed lower diversity, emphasizing the influence of plantation type on biodiversity. Non-metric multidimensional scaling (nMDS) and PERMANOVA analyses revealed significant dissimilarity patterns of vegetation composition. Indicator species analysis identified unique compositions within each plantation type, emphasizing the importance of conserving specific types to protect indicator species and maintained ecological distinctiveness. Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA) demonstrated that road accessibility, stem cutting, and fire significantly influenced plant distribution patterns. The present research underscored the importance of considering plantation type in forest management for biodiversity conservation and highlighted the environmental variables’ influence on the formation of plant communities. These results provided major implications for sustainable forest management and conservation efforts in tropical regions.
Decidual macrophages and Hofbauer cells in fetal growth restriction
Authors: Bezemer Romy Elisa , Faas Marijke M. , van Goor Harry , Gordijn Sanne Jehanne , Prins Jelmer R.
Published: June 2024

Placental macrophages, which include maternal decidual macrophages and fetal Hofbauer cells, display a high degree of phenotypical and functional plasticity. This provides these macrophages with a key role in immunologically driven events in pregnancy like host defense, establishing and maintaining maternal-fetal tolerance. Moreover, placental macrophages have an important role in placental development, including implantation of the conceptus and remodeling of the intrauterine vasculature. To facilitate these processes, it is crucial that placental macrophages adapt accordingly to the needs of each phase of pregnancy. Dysregulated functionalities of placental macrophages are related to placental malfunctioning and have been associated with several adverse pregnancy outcomes. Although fetal growth restriction is specifically associated with placental insufficiency, knowledge on the role of macrophages in fetal growth restriction remains limited. This review provides an overview of the distinct functionalities of decidual macrophages and Hofbauer cells in each trimester of a healthy pregnancy and aims to elucidate the mechanisms by which placental macrophages could be involved in the pathogenesis of fetal growth restriction. Additionally, potential immune targeted therapies for fetal growth restriction are discussed.