bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of 340B drug pricing program on specialty medication access: A policy analysis and future directions
Authors: Victor Alemede  , Ejike Innocent Nwankwo  , Geneva Tamunobarafiri Igwama  , Janet Aderonke Olaboye  , Evangel Chinyere Anyanwu
Published: September 2024

The 340B Drug Pricing Program, initially designed to assist healthcare providers in offering affordable medications to vulnerable populations, has increasingly come under scrutiny, particularly concerning its impact on specialty medication access. This review critically examines the program’s effectiveness in improving access to high-cost specialty drugs, highlighting significant challenges such as program misalignment, economic pressures, and criticisms from the pharmaceutical industry. It further explores the regulatory landscape, stakeholder perspectives, and ethical considerations that shape the program’s implementation. The paper proposes reforms to refine eligibility criteria, enhance transparency, and adjust pricing structures to serve better patients needing specialty medications. Additionally, it discusses innovative strategies like digital health integration and industry partnerships that could enhance the program’s efficacy. The long-term implications of these proposed changes on healthcare systems, patients, and the pharmaceutical industry are considered, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to sustain the 340B program’s mission in the evolving healthcare environment.
Designing state-level policies to support independent pharmacies in providing specialty care services in rural regions
Authors: Victor Alemede  , Ejike Innocent Nwankwo  , Geneva Tamunobarafiri Igwama  , Janet Aderonke Olaboye  , Evangel Chinyere Anyanwu
Published: September 2024

This review paper explores the critical role of independent pharmacies in rural regions, emphasizing their potential to deliver specialty care services despite facing significant challenges. These challenges include financial constraints, regulatory barriers, and limited specialized training and resource access. The paper argues that comprehensive state-level policies are necessary to support these pharmacies, enabling them to overcome these obstacles and enhance healthcare access in rural areas. Key policy recommendations include providing financial incentives such as grants and subsidies, regulatory reforms to streamline licensing processes and expand the scope of practice for pharmacists, and promoting partnerships between pharmacies, healthcare providers, and telehealth services. The paper also highlights the importance of integrating independent pharmacies into state health programs and adopting advanced technologies like telepharmacy and electronic health records. Future research directions are suggested, focusing on the impact of digital health technologies and evolving healthcare payment models on independent pharmacies in rural regions. The paper concludes by underscoring the need for targeted policy interventions to strengthen the role of independent pharmacies in rural healthcare, thereby improving health outcomes and quality of life for rural populations.
DIGITAL INFORMATION’S INFLUENCE ON FORMING TOURISM EVENT IMPRESSIONS: THE INTERPLAY OF GENDER AND TOURISM TYPES
Authors:   Social Studies Department, College of Arts, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, SALEM Amany E. , HASSAN Thowayeb H. ,   Social Studies Department, College of Arts, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, SALEH Mahmoud I. ,   Tourism Studies Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt, HASSANIN Mostafa A. ,   Mass Media Communication Department, College of Arts, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, MAHMOUD Hassan Marzok Elsayed ,   Social Studies Department, College of Arts, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, ANAS Ashraf Mohamed ,   Social Studies Department, College of Arts, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, AL-HYARI Hadeel Sa'ad ,   Business Administration Department, Salt Collage, Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan, AL-SMADI Hisham Mohammad ,   Department of Financial and Administrative Sciences, Ajloun College, AL-Balqa Applied University, Ajloun, Jordan, HAMZA Yasmine E. ,   Helwan University, Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management, Cairo, Egypt
Published: September 2024

Digital information plays a crucial role in shaping tourists' expectations and impressions of potential destinations and activities. This study explores how perceptions of digital information vary across different tourism experience types (adventure, leisure, cultural) and examines the complex interactions between digital information perception and tourism engagement. A survey was conducted among tourists actively participating in various tourism types to collect data on their digital information consumption habits and their influence on their overall perceptions. The findings reveal that leisure and adventure tourists demonstrate a stronger initial reliance on digital information compared to cultural tourists. However, all tourism types exhibit negative interaction effects, suggesting diminishing returns of digital information as engagement increases. Specifically, leisure and adventure tourism show stronger positive main effects on digital information perception compared to cultural tourism. Interestingly, leisure and adventure tourism also display more pronounced negative interaction effects than cultural tourism. These insights suggest that destination marketers should employ nuanced, personalized strategies catered to specific tourism types, considering the varying levels of digital information reliance and the changing needs of tourists as their engagement progresses. For leisure and adventure tourism, this may involve front-loading comprehensive digital information, while cultural tourism may benefit from a more consistent information flow throughout the experience. These tailored approaches could enhance destination brand affinity and improve the overall tourist experience across different tourism segments.
Pravo na zaštitu privatnosti vs. načelo javnosti zemljišnih knjiga
Authors: Knol Radoja Katarina
Published: September 2024

Podatci iz zemljišnih knjiga trebaju i moraju biti dostupni u određene svrhe, ali ne bi smjeli biti dostupni u sve svrhe. Iako se čini proturječno, pravo pristupa informacijama u zemljišnim knjigama osmišljeno da osnaži i zaštiti pojedince, može dovesti do upravo suprotnog rezultata. Rješenje svakako nije onemogućiti pristup zemljišnim knjigama, već regulirati upotrebu informacija koje se u njima nalaze. Ono što je javno može biti privatno, ne u smislu da je tajno, već u smislu da upotreba i otkrivanje informacija može biti ograničena, odnosno uvjetovana. U radu se zaključuje da načelo javnosti ne zahtijeva nužno nesmetan pristup javnosti informacijama o zemljištu te se preporučuju mjere reforme zakona koje bi poboljšale zaštitu privatnosti, a istodobno omogućile ispunjavanje načela javnosti. Stoga se predlaže veća kontrola pristupa informacijama kroz potrebu postojanja legitimnog interesa za takav pristup te obavještavanje i pristanak nositelja zemljišnoknjižnog prava o pristupu njegovim informacijama, osim ako bi to ometalo izvršavanje ovlasti određenih nadležnih tijela.
Vólvulo gástrico agudo y estrategias de intervención: un enfoque efectivo a través de la cirugía de control de daños
Authors: Loja-Pauta Valeria Leticia , Pino-Andrade Raúl Haldo , Reinoso-Naranjo Jeovanni Homero , Delgado-Vargas Víctor Kevin
Published: September 2024

Introducción. El vólvulo gástrico es una condición caracterizada por la torsión anormal del estómago en más de 180°; es más común el tipo órganoaxial asociado a hernias paraesofágicas. Esta patología alcanza su mayor incidencia en individuos de la quinta década de vida. Los síntomas clínicos varían según la magnitud de la rotación, presentándose de forma aguda con dolor abdominal, náuseas y vómitos, o en casos crónicos de manera subclínica.
Caso clínico. Mujer de 41 años que acudió por dolor abdominal agudo, localizado en epigastrio, acompañado de náuseas y vómitos. La tomografía abdominal reveló una hernia hiatal con protrusión de órganos abdominales a la cavidad torácica. Durante la laparotomía se confirmó el diagnostico de vólvulo gástrico órganoaxial y hernia hiatal grado III (mixta, por deslizamiento y paraesofágica). Se realizó cirugía de control de daños, reduciendo el estómago a la cavidad abdominal y cerrando el defecto hiatal. Tras dos días de estabilización en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos, se practicó una gastrectomía en manga para abordar la necrosis del 60 % en la curvatura mayor del estómago, seguida del cierre de la cavidad abdominal.
Conclusión. El vólvulo gástrico agudo tipo órgano axial requiere de una intervención quirúrgica urgente, cuya naturaleza dependerá de la estabilidad hemodinámica del paciente, por lo que en casos graves se puede considerar la cirugía de control de daños.
A Systematic Literature Review of Comparative Visualization Designs and Techniques for Comparative Genomics Analysis
Authors: Siang Chan Vei , Mohamed Farhan , Salleh Faezah Mohd , Iglesias Andres , Abdul-Rahman Alfie
Published: September 2024

Visual analytics are vital in helping people understand and make sense of the data. Visualizing genome sequencing data is especially important to comparative genomics analysis, particularly to wildlife and botanical forensics, environment DNA (eDNA) monitoring, species evolutionary history investigation in a specific population, and the establishment of conservation planning. Despite the advancement of computing technologies to provide instantly aggregated statistical or similarity measures, humans often rely on visual perception to identify the distinction between the genomic sequences to answer biological questions, such as where the gene rearrangement between sequences is and which position of nucleotide mutated. Hence, comparative visualization considerations are crucial to designing effective visual analytical tools that exploit the human perception system to help people consume and understand a significant amount of data with complex relationships. In this context, the rationale of this paper is to study visualization techniques and tools for comparative genomics analysis. It includes the identification of comparative genomics visualization techniques, systematic mapping of comparative visualization design considerations, and investigation of evaluation methods suited for studying the effectiveness and efficiency of comparative visualization tools. This work employs evidence-based software engineering (EBSE) methodology for this systematic literature review and meta-analysis. The authors anticipate that this work can contribute to the knowledge gaps of visualization design and evaluation and open more opportunities for future study in various domains that require comparative analysis.
Control of chaos via OGY method on a bistable energy harvester
Authors: De la Roca Leonardo , Peterson João , Pereira Marcelo , Cunha Jr Americo
Published: September 2024

The current paper aims to use methods of control of chaos to stabilize the chaotic behavior of a nonlinear piezo-electric energy harvester, making its power generation more fruitful, both for signal improvement and for the amplitude of the generated power. We have implemented the "discrete" OGY method of chaos control on the dynamical model of the harvester's system. The methodology (following the OGY method) is based on detecting recurrent points in a Poincaré section, through the development of the dynamical system, and, once the desired orbit is detected (if it exists within the analysis time) the system applies small control forces to maintain the system in this trajectory. Depending on the constraint imposed on the recurring points, stabilization can occur for orbits of not only one period, but also of multiple periods, with different geometries in the phase space, which may take more or less time to stabilize. The results obtained so far are promising. Stabilized orbits generally have a higher energy yield than that of the free system (which may be chaotic or not). Depending on the constraint imposed, the system can be stabilized in larger or smaller orbits of one or multiple periods. In some cases, stabilization may occur for orbits that have an energy efficiency lower than that of the chaotic system, but other orbits, for the same system conditions, achieve a higher yield.
Exploring domain-specific associations of development between direct assessment and parent report in young children with Down syndrome: A short report
Authors: Hurewitz Sophie , Geiger McKena , Pawlowski Katherine , Baumer Nicole , Wilkinson Carol , La Valle Chelsea
Published: September 2024

Background: Information about individual’s abilities in specific developmental domains captures the variability characteristic of Down syndrome (DS). Two commonly used measures which assess domain-specific skills of development are the Mullen Scales of Early Learning (MSEL) and the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-3rd Edition (VABS). In DS, previous work found a positive association and moderate agreement between overall composite scores of these two measures. No study has explored domain-level agreement between the MSEL and VABS in children with DS.Aims: This exploratory study examined the concurrent validity between two sources of information measuring child development at the domain-level, parent report (VABS) and direct assessment (MSEL). Methods and Procedures: Twenty-three young children with DS (14 males; 13-48 months) completed the MSEL, which was administered by a trained examiner. Parents completed the VABS phone interview. Overlapping domains include receptive and expressive language and fine and gross motor skills. Outcomes and Results: Findings revealed no significant difference in the average age equivalent (AE) score when comparing the MSEL and VABS by domain. There were strong to very strong positive associations between MSEL and VABS AE scores by domain. The level of agreement between the MSEL and VABS AE scores by domain ranged from moderate (fine/gross motor), to good (receptive language), to excellent (expressive language) agreement.Conclusions and Implications: Parent reported information from the VABS provides a portrait of age-level functioning comparable to an in-person behavioral assessment (MSEL) with individual variability by domain. This study provides guidance to clinicians and researchers about the selection of tools when using assessments for developmental monitoring of skills across domains.
Targeted lucidity reactivation implemented in an open source watchOS app
Authors: Mallett Remington , Mallela Rishabh
Published: September 2024

The induction of lucid dreams in ecological settings is critical for a comprehensive understanding of their phenomenology, neural underpinnings, and feasibility for therapies. Recent methods have been developed to deliberately induce lucid dreams, but they are highly dependent on laboratory equipment. Namely, a method known as targeted lucidity reactivation involves pairing sensory cues with a state of mental reflection, tracking sleep stages using polysomnography, and playing sensory cues in REM sleep to induce lucidity. Playing cues during specific sleep stages is a critical component of targeted lucidity reactivation, and to-date there are very limited ways to derive sleep stages without polysomnography or proprietary wearables. To resolve this limitation and promote the testing of targeted lucidity reactivation in a variety of settings, we developed an open-source iOS/watchOS application that performs the entire targeted lucidity reactivation procedure (pre-sleep training, real-time sleep staging, and REM cueing). Critically, the app includes a custom real-time sleep staging algorithm to identify REM sleep using measures derived from the Apple Watch and accessible to any developer. The current study offers a technical framework for future research investigating the feasibility of inducing lucid dreams outside the lab using everyday technology.
Exploring the Role of Valence in Conscious Perception: Insights from Similarity Judgments and Deep Learning Models
Authors: Mentec Inès , Ivanchei Ivan Ivanovich , Cleeremans Axel
Published: September 2024

Recent theories claim that valence plays an important role in conscious perception (eg. Barrett & Bar, 2009). Inspired by these theories, we tested how valence judgments relate to similarity judgments and whether they correlate with different stages of processing in deep neural networks (DNNs). To support the hypothesis that all perception is valenced, we focused on micro-valence, (Lebrecht et al., 2012). Forty-seven participants provided similarity and valence judgments for 120 images of everyday objects using the odd-one-out task and the birthday task (Lebrecht et al., 2012). For the same images, we extracted activations from the layers of DNNs trained to classify objects. Representation similarity analysis (Hebart et al. 2020) and multidimensional scaling analyses highlight the role of valence in the similarity space. Further, DNN analysis showed that perceptual features of the stimuli contributed to both valence and similarity processing. Most importantly, valence correlated with activations in the early DNN layers, suggesting a role of low-level visual features in valence computation. These results indicate that valence computation may occur in early visual processing. They also show that valence is involved in similarity judgments, corroborating recent claims for the functional role of conscious experience (Cleeremans & Tallon-Baudry, 2022).
First Recall Costs and Benefits
Authors: Herrema Haydn , Kahana Michael J.
Published: September 2024

We re-evaluate the serial position effect of free recall (Murdock, 1962), completing a multi-session, between-subjects immediate free recall experiment with conditions that modulate list length and presentation rate. We partition participants into groups: those who tend to initiate recall with items from the start of the list, those who begin recall with end-of-list items, and those without a consistent recall initiation tendency. Our analyses show that while recall initiation tendency does not reliably predict the number of successful recalls, it plays profoundly on the ways in which participants achieve the same overall performance. We evaluate response times, intrusion rates, and the temporal and semantic organization of memory to understand how recall initiation tendency imparts different costs and benefits to the success of recall initiation itself and subsequent memory dynamics.
Proximate composition and colour profile of honey from Northern and Southern Guinea Savannah Zones of Niger State, Nigeria
Authors:   Zoology Department Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria., Aminuwa H. A. , Nock I. H. ,   Zoology Department Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria., Ndams I. S. ,   Zoology Department Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria., Otu B. O. ,   Department of Animal Production Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, Nigeria., Natala A. J. ,   Department of Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria., Abamhekhelu I. A. ,   Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, Nigeria., Lasisi G. E. ,   Department of Psychology, Sociology and Politics Collegiate, Sheffield Hallam University, UK.
Published: September 2024

This study evaluates the proximate composition and colour profile of honey harvested from the Northern and Southern Guinea Savannah zones of Niger State, Nigeria. The samples were gathered from nine Local Government Areas: four from the Northern Guinea Savannah Zone and five from the Southern Guinea Savannah Zone. The analysis included moisture, ash, protein, lipid, fibre, carbohydrate content, and colour composition of the honey samples. The samples showed that there were significant differences (p>0.05) in moisture content, crude protein and carbohydrate content between samples from the Northern and Southern Guinea Savannah zones of Niger State. However, there were no significant differences in the ash and fat content in the honey samples from both Northern and Southern Guinea savannah zones of Niger State. The honey had an amber colour value of 12 - 36.11%, carbohydrate content of 78.32-84.16%, crude protein of 0.16-0.20%, an ash content of 0.56-0.63% and fat content of 0.20-0.21%. The results of the proximate analysis indicated that all examined parameters fell within the codex standard, with the exception of the retailed samples, which had slightly lower carbohydrate contents in both zones. These findings suggested that geographical location within Niger State significantly influences the physicochemical properties of honey, which could impact its quality, marketability, and potential health benefits. Further research is recommended to explore the factors driving these regional differences and their implications for honey production and consumption.
High frequency monitoring of carbon (iv) oxide evolution from a tropical soil amended with organomineral fertilizer in a screenhouse Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Soil Science and Land Resources Management, Obafemi Awolowo University,  Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria., Tijani F. O. , Okunkenu A. S. ,   Department of Soil Science and Land Resources Management, Obafemi Awolowo University,  Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria., Afolabi F. ,   Department of Soil Science and Land Resources Management, Obafemi Awolowo University,  Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria., Akinde B. P. ,   Department of Soil Science and Land Resources Management, Obafemi Awolowo University,  Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria., Oyedele D. J. ,   Department of Soil Science and Land Resources Management, Obafemi Awolowo University,  Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
Published: September 2024

The study compared responses of carbon (iv) oxide evolved from an Ultisol sampled at different time scales and the soil properties when amended with organomineral fertilizer (OMF); thus tracking the carbon footprint of the amendment in ambient air. The carbon (iv) oxide efflux was measured titrimetrically in a static chamber set up in a screenhouse at sub-daily, daily and weekly time scales. At the same time, the antecedent soil properties were determined using standard methods. The treatments involved OMF addition at three rates (0 kg OMF, 40 kg Urea-N + 2.5 tons/ha organic fertilizer and 40 kg Urea-N + 5 tons/ha organic fertilizer) based on some Nigerian indigenous vegetable nutrient requirements. The result showed that a more detailed and accurate understanding of CO2 evolution processes was revealed at daily sampling resolution while sub-daily variation occurred in response to sub-daily variation in ambient temperature. Organomineral fertilizer at 40 kg/ha Urea + 2.5 tons/ha OF rate was comparatively safer in C management through the reduction in the CO2 released thus constituting a better alternative in terms of the greenhouse effect. Thus, the study recommends at least daily monitoring for a detailed understanding of CO2 evolution dynamics and management and identifies OMF rate with less CO2 release as a comparatively better alternative in the production of those vegetables in the environmental context.
Robotic solutions for precision agriculture
Authors:   Department of Agricultural and Bio-environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, Nigeria., Kolapo Funsho , Lamidi Sheriff ,   Department of Agricultural and Bio-environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, Nigeria., Idika Agama ,   Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resource, Animals and Environment, Faculty of Agricultural and Natural Resources Management, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria., Philip Onyinye Blessing ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Yaba College of Technology, Nigeria., Mba Kusibu Michael ,   School of Life Sciences, College of Sciences, University of Nevada Las Vegas, USA., Olayinka Kolawole Emmanuel ,   Department of Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria., Uzim Akunne Austin ,   Department of Business Education, Faculty of Education, Ebonyi State University, Nigeria., Ojeniran Josiah Ifeoluwa ,   Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, School of Infrastructure, Process Engineering and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria., Dada Oluwatoyin Lydia ,   Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Engineering, Saint Louis University, USA., Sobajo Moses Sodiq ,   Department of Engineering Management, Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media, De Montfort University,  United Kingdom.
Published: September 2024

The robotic system is a key component in modern agriculture. The article aims to expand robotic solutions for precision agriculture and improve productivity, resource utilization, decision-making, sustainability, and farmworker safety. It aims to automate repetitive tasks, gather real-time data, promote sustainable practices, and reduce risks for farmworkers. They offer numerous potential solutions to issues related to the growing global population, changing demographics, and economic status. This article investigates how robotic systems can be significant to precision agriculture. Traditional farming is facing issues such as climate change, resource depletion, labour shortage, etc. The use of robotic systems makes precision agriculture achievable and it provides a sustainable solution. This study examined the importance of robotics in agricultural processes such as planting, seeding, weeding, and harvesting. The potential benefits of robotic solutions, such as increased efficiency, reduced labour costs, and improved crop yield, are explored. The article identifies key challenges and opportunities associated with robotic implementation in agriculture. The research aids in creative effective agriculture techniques by imaging the future use of robotics in agriculture.
Impact of weed control methods and staking on the growth, yield, and weed response of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) in Kano, Sudan Savanna, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Agronomy, Bayero University Kano, P.M.B 3011, Kano, Nigeria., Shittu E. A. , Bassey M. S. ,   National Cereals Research Institute, P.M.B. 8, Bida, Nigeria., Racha V. N. ,   Bio-Resourse Development Centre, Kano Office, BUK.
Published: September 2024

Cucumber growing is becoming increasingly popular in Nigeria's Sudan savanna region due to its health benefits and minimal impact on the soil. However, weed infestation is a major challenge that can significantly reduce yields, by up to 45-95%. In view of this, two trials were conducted at the Teaching and Research farm of the Faculty of Agriculture and the net house of the Centre for Dryland Agriculture of the Bayero University Kano to examine the effects of weed control and staking on cucumbers during the 2021 dry season. The trial consisted of eight weed control treatments and two staking methods which were arranged in a split plot design with three replicates, with staking assigned to the main plot while weed control was assigned to the sub plots. The study analyzed data on growth and yield, using Genstat (17th edition) and significantly different means were separated using the Student Newman-Keuls Test (SNK) at a 5% level of probability. Results showed a higher composition of grass and broadleaf weeds in open fields compared to controlled net house environments. Weed Control Efficiency (WCE) was greater in weed-free plots, but Butachlor and metolachlor significantly outperformed other treatments, providing higher WCE. The herbicidal treated plots significantly resulted in longer days to 50% emergence than other treatments, while it also resulted in a shorter number of days to 50% flowering and fruiting than weedy check. The vine length, number of leaves, leaf area, and chlorophyll content were highly significant (p<0.01) in weed free, butachlor at 1.5 + Imazethapyr 1.5 kg a.i.ha-1 post emergence ( POE) and metolachlor at 1.5 + Imazethapyr 1.5 kg a.i.ha-1 POE. Similarly, yield and yield attributes followed the same pattern as obtained in growth components. Staking of vines on the other hand significantly resulted in greater growth and yield of cucumber. Based on these findings, farmers in the study area are advised to grow cucumber staked with the application of Butachlor at 1.5 + Imazethapyr 1.5 kg a.i.ha-1 POE and metolachlor at 1.5 + Imazethapyr 1.5 kg a.i.ha-1 POE for sustainable weed management.
The Effect Of Preoperative Embolization On Surgical Outcomes Of Medial Sphenoid Wing Meningioma : A Comparative Study
Authors: Paudel Kumar , Adhikari Sudeshana , Khadka Namrata , Bhattarai Sushil Mohan , Rajbhandari Binod , Aryal Sameer , Jha Binit , Shrestha Rajendra , Jha Rajiv
Published: September 2024

Objective: This study aims to compare the outcomes of patient undergoing surgery of medial sphenoid wing meningioma with or without preoperative embolization.
Methods: This prospective single centre observational study was performed over 2 years (1st August 2021 to 30th September 2023) at National Neurosurgical Referral Centre, Bir hospital. Patients were allocated to surgery with or without preoperative embolization.
Results: Among the 20 patients operated , 17 were female and 3 were male .The mean age of presentation was 48.2±10.8 years. The presenting symptoms were headache (50%), Visual disturbances (19%), proptosis (9%), seizure (13%), dizziness (22%). Of the 20 patients in this study ,10 underwent prior embolization of feeding vessel followed by surgery while 10 underwent upfront craniotomy and excision of mass. The tumor size at presentation was <3cm in 25%, 3-4 cm in 60%, >4 cm in 15%. The mean operative time was short in embolized group [187min vs 234min, (p=0.047)]. The mean blood loss was less in embolized group 295 ml vs 436 ml p =0.005). Preoperative embolization had higher rate of  gross total tumor resection (100% vs 60%). The embolization group had shorter overall  hospital stay (5.6 days vs 8.6 days ). There is no mortality. However increased morbidity observed in non-embolized group.
Conclusions : The preoperative endovascular embolization  of meningiomas is safe option for medial sphenoid wing meningiomas. The extent of tumor resection ,intraoperative blood loss and hospital stay was better in embolization group compared to non-embolization group.
Перекладацькі стратегії та трансформації як можливість дослідження концепту святості у вибраних листах Софії Фредро-Шептицької до її сина Романа Шептицького (з польської, французької, англійської та латинської мов)
Authors: Smolnytska Olga
Published: September 2024

The article aims to analyse translation strategies and transformations on the material of the selected Polish-language letters by Sofia Fredro-Sheptytska to her son Roman Sheptytsky, which were not sent nor published during the author’s lifetime. Polish, French, English, and Latin are taken into account. Hidden quotations are compared with similar passages in different translations of the Bible. The possibilities of the Ukrainian language in the translation of spiritual letters are investigated. The work was carried out with manuscripts translated into Ukrainian, typed on a computer and commented on by church activists and their colleagues. Thanks to textological, translational, comparative, biblical and other forms of analysis, the spiritual portrait of the addressee – Roman Sheptytsky, as well as the addressee, his mother, was revealed.
STRATEGI PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI BACA AL-QUR’AN DI YTPAI RAUDLATUL MUTA’ALLIMIN LAMONGAN
Authors: Aljabbar Muhammad Muslich , Amru Khobirul
Published: September 2024

Pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi siswa dalam membaca Al-Qur’an dengan kurun waktu tiga bulan di YTPAI Raudlatul Muta’allimin Lamongan. Metode yang digunakan melibatkan kerja sama dengan mitra pendidikan dengan tahapan pengabdian; Pertama, Pertemuan 1 (Pengenalan, Persiapan, dan Perencanaan Program). Kedua, Pertemuan 2 (Implemestasi Program), Ketiga, Pertemuan 3 (Evaluasi). Keempat, Pertemuan 4 (Isigasah, Penutupan, dan Laporan). Kemudian untuk mengetahui ketercapaian target, teknik yang digunakan adalah pemantauan langsung selama tahap implemtasi program dan evaluasi berkala pada setiap pekannya. Hasil dari pengabdian menunjukan bahwa dua strategi yang digunakan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi siswa dalam membaca Al-Qur’an tergolong berhasil. Pertama, Akselerasi Kompetensi Baca Al-Qur’an memiliki tingkat keberhasilan tinggi di mana 110 dari 146 siswa yang mengikuti program ini dinyatakan lulus. Kedua, program Grup Tartil Raudlatul Muta’allimin tampil sukses di acara Haul Muassis dan Masyayikh ke-13 dengan membaca juz 30 surah al-Duha sampai al-Nas dan di acara Nuzulul Qur’an dengan membaca surah al-Kahfi.
PENINGKATAN LITERASI DIGITAL UNTUK MENCEGAH PERUNDUNGAN DAN KEKERASAN SEKSUAL BAGI SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Syahroni Mashud , Hananto Ipung , Anggraini Weni
Published: September 2024

Tujuan pengabdian masyarakat untuk meningkatkan pemahaman dan kesadaran siswa sekolah dasar terkait literasi digital terutama dalam media sosial sehingga terhindar dari menjadi pelaku dan korban perundungan dan kekerasan seksual. Metode pelaksanaan yang diterapkan dalam program pengabdian ini mengacu pada pendekatan model pelatihan deduktif. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian meliputi 3 tahapan yaitu observasi dan perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi. Kegiatan pelatihan diikuti 91 siswa sekolah dasar. Pelatihan dilakukan secara klasikal dengan pemberian materi melalui ceramah. Hasil pelatihan menunjukkan 67% peserta mendapatkan pemahaman baru dan lebih mendalam terkait penggunaan media sosial yang baik, bentuk bentuk perundungan dan kekerasan seksual di kehidupan nyata dan siber. Harapan dari pelatihan, siswa dapat mencegah menjadi pelaku maupun menjadi korban dari perundungan dan kekerasan seksual baik di lingkungan sekolah maupun lingkungan masyarakat.
Clustering of Electric Power Systems into Reliability Zones in Adequacy Assessment. Part 2
Authors: Krupenev D. S. , Belyaev N. A. , Boyarkin D. A. , Iakubovskii D. V.
Published: September 2024

The article presents an analysis of clustering methods in relation to the problem of the formation of energy calculation models (ECM) of electric power systems (EPS). Classical clustering methods are considered, such as: the k-means method, the shortest path method, as well as methods for detecting communities in graphs according to given features, which are the most suitable for solving the problem. Based on the analysis, it was found that for graph clustering, the most adequate result can be obtained by applying the Leiden method. The experimental part of the article presents the results of applying the Leiden method for the formation of the ECM of the unified energy system of Siberia.
Analysis of The Influence of Models of Individual Physical Processes and Phenomena on the Calculation Time of the Source Term in Severe Accidents
Authors: Philippov M. Ph. , Delova M. I. , Dolganov K. S. , Kiselev A. E. , Krasnoperov S. N. , Semenov V. N. , Tomashchik D. Yu.
Published: September 2024

Dependence of the CPU time needs for calculation of the source term during a severe accident at nuclear power plants with WWER reactors from the individual physical processes and phenomena used as part of the calculation tools similar to the SOСRAT/V3 severe accident code is investigated. This analysis allows revealing the most expensive models in terms of runtime. The simplification of these models can ensure the greatest acceleration of the calculation. The relevance of the task draws from the need to develop new or adapt existing calculation tools for assessing the intensity of radioactive emission sources for the tasks of emergency preparedness and response considering the specific requirements for the accuracy of numerical estimates and time to obtain them. The paper demonstrates the possibility of reducing CPU time without significant loss of accuracy of the numerical estimates by simplifying the spectrum of aerosols sizes. The efficiency of the proposed approach is demonstrated by the example of modeling the Phebus FPT1 experiment.
Comparison of dynamic tests of the modified purex process flowsheet using 30 and 45% TBF in isoparafin
Authors: Naumov A. A. , Goletskii N. D. , Puzikov E. A. , Mamchich M. V. , Kudinov A. S.
Published: September 2024

Results of centrifugal contactor rig trials of the flowsheet of the first solvent extraction cycle in protective glove boxes using simulated solutions of spent nuclear fuel and 30 and 45% TBP in isoparaffin as a solvent are compared. It was shown that an increase in the TBP concentration to 45% resulted in deterioration of the quality of the products obtained by the same flowsheets with 30% TBP in Isopar L as a solvent. Comparison of experimental and computer simulated profiles of component distribution across the stages of extraction units demonstrated satisfactory agreement in nitric acid and uranium concentrations. At the same time, it was found that simulation model of zirconium, technetium, and neptunium extraction requires improvement considering interaction of these elements with complexing agents.
Effect of irradiation on the thermal stability of nitric acid solutions of carbohydrazide
Authors: Kalistratova V. V. , Obedkov A. S. , Belova E. V.
Published: September 2024

Thermal analysis of nonirradiated and irradiated to doses of 100, 250 and 500 kGy solutions of carbohydrazide in 3 and 7 mol/L HNO3was carried out. The onset temperature, duration, and rate of the exothermic reaction were determined; the specific thermal effect of the reaction and self-heating value of the solution were calculated. Irradiation of the solution increases the onset temperature of the exothermic reaction and reduces its specific heat release. At radiation dose of 500 kGy, the main characteristics decrease by 70%, which is associated with the decomposition of carbohydrazide.
РЕЗУЛЬТАТИ ОПИТУВАННЯ ВЧИТЕЛІВ МАТЕМАТИКИ 10-11 КЛАСІВ ЩОДО ВИКОРИСТАННЯ МЕТОДУ ПРОЄКТІВ У НАВЧАННІ АЛГЕБРИ І ПОЧАТКІВ АНАЛІЗУ
Authors: Шулик Тетяна , Косенко Вікторія
Published: September 2024

У статті представлено результати опитування вчителів математики 10-11 класів щодо обізнаності та використання методу проєктів у навчанні алгебри і початків аналізу. Сформульовано означення методу проєктів, розглянуто історичні аспекти становлення методу. Узагальнено переваги та недоліки використання  методу проєктів у курсі алгебри і початків аналізу у старшій школі.
Ambiente virtual de aprendizaje para la enseñanza y aprendizaje de Física
Authors: Villacrez-Oliva Christian Camilo , Villacrez Oliva María Victoria
Published: September 2024

La educación debe evolucionar constantemente en la búsqueda de soluciones para los problemas emergentes de hoy en día. Por ello, es esencial implementar estrategias que apoyen a todos los actores educativos. En este trabajo, se analiza cómo un ambiente virtual de aprendizaje (AVA) puede fortalecer la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de Física en estudiantes de grado noveno del Instituto Champagnat de Pasto, siendo esta experiencia inicial el punto de partida para la implementación de nuevas estrategias. Los objetivos específicos incluyen identificar conceptos previos ausentes en cinemática, diseñar una estrategia didáctica en el AVA y evaluar su impacto en la enseñanza de Física. La metodología fue cualitativa, con un enfoque crítico social, utilizando la investigación-acción para mejorar la práctica educativa a través del AVA. La muestra de estudio comprendió a 33 estudiantes de grado noveno. Los datos se recolectaron mediante talleres y observaciones. La información se analizó a través de la teoría fundamentada, con el fin de generar las categorías emergentes. Los resultados destacan la efectividad del AVA en el fortalecimiento de los conocimientos previos de los estudiantes en cinemática y en su rendimiento académico en Física. Se propone este modelo de innovación tecnológica como referencia para crear ambientes virtuales de aprendizaje en otras áreas del conocimiento y grados en el futuro. En conclusión, el AVA potencia el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje en Física y ofrece una guía para futuras implementaciones educativas.
‘Wonderful Productions of The Frigid Zone’
Authors: Björn Billing
Published: September 2024

In 1818 the British Admiralty launched an Arctic expedition. The immediate stimulus was recent reports from whalers of a significant decrease in polar ice, a condition interpreted by some natural philosophers as an indication of impending climate change. Such a warming would affect not only the Arctic but also the European climate, with profound consequences, possibly beneficial for British agriculture and commerce. These ideas were widespread but not uncontested. Polar ice appeared as a natural wonder that called for scientific attention, just as it appealed to the Romantic artists. This article investigates this British discourse at the threshold of modern climatology during the final phase of the Little Ice Age. It puts our current climate debates about the cryosphere, deep time and geoengineering into historical perspective.
Science That Swears by Objectivity Is Half-Blind
Authors: Padmanabhan Vijayaraghavan
Published: September 2024

Whatever is deemed to be objective, is in the final analysis, the subjective opinion of an individual. Thus science, by its very origin, has a subjective element. Common sense allows a balanced approach, where objectivity and subjectivity are treated equally without any bias. Even mathematical equations that appear objective, have a subjective element, the classic example being the equations of quantum mechanics. Focusing within the boundaries formed by objectivity, subjectivity and common sense can be the basis for a methodology that allows intuition and creativity to express themselves. There are enough reasons to consider objectivity and subjectivity on an even scale. Great scientific discoveries have been made based on intuition (which is subjective), that has been further pursued with objectivity and common sense.
СУТНІСТЬ ТА МІСЦЕ ФІНАНСОВОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ СТРАХОВОЇ КОМПАНІЇ У СИСТЕМІ ФІНАНСОВОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ ДЕРЖАВИ
Authors: Кривошлик Т.Д. , Татаріна Т.В. , Лещенко І.В.
Published: September 2024

Стаття присвячена актуальним питанням теоретико-методологічних аспектів фінансової безпеки страхової компанії та її місця у системі фінансової безпеки держави. Встановлено, що фінансова безпека кожної страхової компанії є складовою фінансової безпеки страхового ринку, яка в свою чергу є компонентом системи фінансової та економічної безпеки держави. Виявлено, що процес управління фінансовою безпекою страховика відбувається в ході реалізації основних функцій його фінансового менеджменту та інтегрований у процес загального управління компанії. Конкретизовано основні елементи забезпечення фінансової безпеки страховика. Встановлено, що вагомий вплив на фінансову безпеку страхової компанії мають зовнішні і внутрішні загрози, які можуть бути постійними або тимчасовими, проведено їх групування. Розкрито сутність, визначено основні види бізнес-процесів страховика та обґрунтовано необхідність упровадження їх реінжинірингу, який буде сприяти підвищенню рівня фінансової безпеки компанії.
IMPACTS OF FLOODING AND THE COPING STRATEGIES AMONG THE ARTISANAL FISHERS COMMUNITY IN KOTON KARFE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA KOGI STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: ONIMISI M. M , OGUNREMI J.B , ABDULLAHI D. K , ADAH P.M
Published: September 2024

The study investigated the impacts of flooding and the coping strategies among the artisanal fishers community in Koton Karfe Local Government area Kogi State, Nigeria. Multi stage random sampling technique was used to obtain data from the respondents. The first stage involved random sampling of three major fishing communities in the study area (Akpasu, Chikara North and Chikara), the next stage involved random selection of forty (40) artisanal fishers from each of the three fishing communities to obtain a total sample size of one hundred and twenty respondents (120), structured questionnaire were administered to the respondents. Data obtained were analyzed through frequency counts and percentages (descriptive) and Chi square (inferential) statistics. Majority (60.1%) of the respondents were male, 47% are between 26-30 years, 47.7% were single, 37.6% had Senior School Certificate, 37.6% have house hold size of 5-10 persons with 35.9% fishing experience of 6-10 years and 43.4% earned between #5,000 to #10,000 per week. Flood impacted household livelihood through reduction in income (49.1%). Significant relationship existed between gender, age, marital status, income and coping strategies among the artisanal fishers. The study concluded that artisanal fishers’ income reduced whenever there is flooding while migration to other fishing areas was the major coping strategy. The study recommended that the Government through the Extension agents and Fisheries Officers should provide platform for capacity building for the artisanal fishers on various coping strategies during flood.
Spatial planning as a tool for the formation of the integrated economic space of Ukraine in the conditions of post-war reconstruction
Authors: Melnyk Marianna , Leshchukh Iryna , Tymkiv Demian
Published: September 2024

The article examines the thesaurus of the «spatial planning» category. The advantages of having a comprehensive spatial development plan for the territory of the territorial community for the local self-government body and other stakeholders of the community have been identified. The ability of territorial communities to carry out spatial planning in the context of the provision of financial resources and qualified personnel is analyzed. The state's financial support for the process of developing comprehensive plans for spatial development in communities was assessed, based on which a conclusion was drawn regarding the feasibility of restoring subventions from the state budget to local budgets for the development of comprehensive plans for spatial development of the territories of territorial communities. The main restraining factors in the context of the development of a comprehensive plan for the spatial development of the territory of the territorial community have been identified and described, such as the insufficient expert capacity of communities to develop comprehensive plans, the lack of qualified specialists in communities to perform tasks related to spatial planning; outdated cartographic basis; lack of sufficient financial resources in communities to develop a comprehensive plan. Based on this, it is argued that the drivers of the activation of spatial planning as an important tool for the formation of the integrated economic space of Ukraine today are the triad of main factors: qualified personnel, financial support, up-to-date and objective information. Emphasis is placed on the expediency of attracting by the authority's various levels of assistance from international donors in the context of financial support for the process of developing comprehensive spatial plans, as this will contribute to the coverage of more territories of the country with spatial planning in a shorter period. It is argued that in order to achieve the effectiveness of spatial planning in the context of the formation of an integrated economic space of Ukraine, local self-government bodies should: harmonize the processes of spatial and strategic planning, as well as mutually agree on all planning documents; update general plans of settlements; promote the maximum involvement of stakeholders and the consideration of public opinion during the execution of spatial planning works.