bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mapy w katolickich schematyzmach zakonnych z Europy Środkowo-Wschodniej
Authors: Chomentowska Edyta
Published: January 2024

Among the graphic representations found in the books are maps. One type of print in which they also appear are religious schematisms (directories). Schematisms (lat. schematismus, elenchus, catalogue) are official lists of the clergy of a particular ecclesiastical administration unit (diocese, religious province). Despite the popularity that religious directories gained in the first half of the nineteenth century, it is only from the second to third decade of the twentieth century that we can speak of the maps included in them. In order to show the variety of representations, this article discusses some of the maps from religious schematisms stored in one of the largest collections of this type of prints in Europe, and thus in the world, namely in the University Library of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (BU KUL). The subject of the analysis was cartographic representations, their content, and forms of their production on the example of religious prints from the region of Central and Eastern Europe.
Maps in the catholic religious schematisms from Central and Eastern Europe
Authors: Chomentowska Edyta
Published: January 2024

Among the graphic representations found in the books are maps. One type of print in which they also appear are religious schematisms (directories). Schematisms (lat. schematismus, elenchus, catalogue) are official lists of the clergy of a particular ecclesiastical administration unit (diocese, religious province). Despite the popularity that religious directories gained in the first half of the nineteenth century, it is only from the second to third decade of the twentieth century that we can speak of the maps included in them. In order to show the variety of representations, this article discusses some of the maps from religious schematisms stored in one of the largest collections of this type of prints in Europe, and thus in the world, namely in the University Library of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (BU KUL). The subject of the analysis was cartographic representations, their content, and forms of their production on the example of religious prints from the region of Central and Eastern Europe.
Biblioteka cyfrowa Francja–Polska
Authors: Walle Elisabeth
Published: January 2024

Stemming from Gallica and enriched by contributions from partner institutions, the France-Poland digital library provides insight into the fascinating universe of multiple and multi-secular relations between the two countries.
Over 4000 digitized objects are brought together on a single platform to bear witness to historical, artistic, scientific and literary relationships. The France-Poland Digital Library is composed of four major thematic groups, divided into smaller sections. Each of these are accompanied by articles both in French and Polish to contextualize historically and culturally the selected documents. Starting with the election of Henry of Valois to the Polish throne in 1573, it goes up to Charles de Gaulle’s memorable visit in 1967.
Part of the Shared Heritage collection and ranking first in terms of visit, the project is continuously enriched with new content and sections and aims to develop new partnerships.
Cycle Bases of Graphs for the Analysis of Frames Structures Using Force Method
Authors: Kaveh Ali
Published: January 2024

The formation of suitable cycle bases corresponding to sparse flexibility matrices for the force method of frame analysis has always been an interesting problem in structural mechanics. These cycle bases are needed for the formation of static bases for efficient force method of structural analysis. Similarly, such bases are required in the mesh analysis of other networks. This paper reviews methods for the cycle basis selection by utilizing different embeddings on higher dimensional topological spaces, and using the ideas and concept from this study, graph theory algorithms are developed for efficient computational algorithms for the formation of subminimal, and minimal cycle bases.
Performative Zugänge zum Deutschunterricht. Einleitung zur Sonderausgabe
Authors: Miladinović Dragan , Tureček Martina
Published: January 2024

Diese Einleitung zur Sonderausgabe von Scenario bietet einen Einblick in die Arbeit der Sektion D.5 Theatrale und performative Formen des ästhetischen Lernens im Rahmen der internationalen Tagung der Deutschlehrerinnen und Deutschlehrer (IDT) an der Universität Wien im August 2022. Im Beitrag wird zunächst die Sektionsarbeit zusammengefasst. Daran anknüpfend wird die aktuelle Fachdiskussion hinsichtlich des terminologischen Trends, performativ als Schirmbegriff für theater- und dramapädagogisches Arbeiten zu verwenden, näher in den Blick genommen. Der Artikel schließt mit einer kurzen Beschreibung der Beiträge der Sonderausgabe.
Inszenierungstechniken als Medium sprachdidaktischer Formfokussierung im Kontext von Deutsch als Zweitsprache (DaZ) und Sprachbildung im Fach
Authors: Bryant Doreen
Published: January 2024

Die fächerübergreifend zum Einsatz kommende Dramapädagogik bedient sich verschiedener Mittel des Theaters, um handlungsbezogen ein ganzheitliches Lernen herbeizuführen (u.a. Tselikas, 1999). Hierzu gehören auch bestimmte Techniken (z.B. Heißer Stuhl, Standbild, Statue, Spalier, Doppeln), die in der Welt des Theaters dem Erarbeitungsprozess eines Stückes dienen und zuweilen auch in der finalen Inszenierung zu erleben sind. Sie lassen sich aber auch in einem inhaltsorientierten Unterricht zur Unterstützung der Lernprozesse nutzen. Im Fachunterricht steht dabei üblicherweise die dramapädagogische Auseinandersetzung mit Fachinhalten und im Fremdsprachenunterricht die mündliche Interaktion und die Förderung sprachlicher Improvisationsfähigkeit im Fokus. In diesem Beitrag soll ein formfokussierender Einsatz der Inszenierungstechniken dargestellt werden: Eingebunden in bedeutungsvolle, kommunikative Kontexte, die sprachliche Form-Funktionszusammenhänge erfahrbar machen, lassen sich Inszenierungstechniken gezielt nutzen, um grammatische Strukturen, Wortschatz und bildungssprachliche Konstruktionen zu verinnerlichen. Der Einsatz als kreative Ausdrucksform, die erarbeitet, geübt und im geschützten Raum der Seminargruppe aufgeführt wird, schafft einen authentischen Kontext für vielfache, an körperliche und ästhetische Erfahrungen gebundene Wiederholungen der Zielstrukturen, was zu einer tieferen Verankerung führt und ein nachhaltiges Einprägen begünstigt. Aus sprachdidaktischer Perspektive können, wie in diesem Beitrag gezeigt werden soll, die einzelnen Inszenierungstechniken in Abhängigkeit ihrer Ausgestaltung ganz unterschiedliche Potenziale entfalten und für verschiedene Sprachniveaustufen und Sprachlernkontexte eingesetzt werden.
Tübinger Theater-Arbeitsgemeinschaften
Authors: Vogel Sophie
Published: January 2024

Theaterferiencamps zur Zweitsprachenförderung für sprachförderbedürftige Grundschulkinder gab es ab der Jahrtausendwende in Deutschland mehrere. Einige davon wurden evaluiert: zum Beispiel die Camps in Duisburg-Essen, Bremen, Hamburg und Tübingen (Boorsma/Moraitis, 2007; Stanat et al., 2005; Kinze, 2012; Batzel, Bohl, Bryant, 2013). Gezeigt werden konnte in den Evaluationen, dass diese Camps in den fokussierten Fördergebieten sprachförderlich wirken. Ebenfalls einheitlich wird eine Nachhaltigkeitsproblematik festgestellt (Oelschläger, 2008, S. 114 f.; Rösch, 2007, S. 288; Bryant, 2012, S. 28). Das heißt, die gefundenen Effekte verblassen über die nachfolgenden Monate hinweg (Oelschläger, 2008, S. 114 f.; Rösch, 2007, S. 288; Bryant, 2012, S. 28). In Tübingen und andernorts etablierte man als Nachhaltigkeitsmaßnahme deshalb im Anschluss Theater-Arbeitsgemeinschaften (AGs), um die in der Feriensprachförderung gewonnen, positiven Effekte beizubehalten und auszubauen (Bryant & Rummel, 2015). Nun liegen zu diesem Tübinger Nachhaltigkeitsprojekt Ergebnisse vor. Zwei Jahre lang konnten 82 Kinder am Projekt unter Einsatz derselben sogenannten dramagrammatischen Methode wie im von ihnen besuchten Theatercamp teilnehmen, in drei sprachhomogenen Interventions- und drei Kontrollgruppen (Sprachanfänger:innen, Sprachfortgeschrittene, mündlich Versierte). Die Beschreibungen des Vorgehens in insgesamt 192 AG-Doppelstunden ergeben zusammen mit Fragebogendaten sowie 490 standardisierten Sprachstandsdiagnostiken in der Grammatik, Textproduktion und Lesefähigkeit ein umfassendes, auch deskriptiv und inferenzstatistisch ausgewertetes Datenmaterial, das in der das Projekt evaluierenden Dissertationsschrift aufbereitet wurde. In diesem Artikel sollen die Ergebnisse der Anfänger:innen skizziert werden, die in allen getesteten Bereichen von der sogenannten dramagrammatischen Sprachförderung profitierten. Die dramagrammatische Methode eignet sich demnach zur Sprachförderung besonders für Sprachanfänger:innen, wobei sich auch die höheren Sprachniveaus – durch die Diagnostiken bestätigt – in vielen Bereichen verbessern konnten (Vogel, in Vorb.).
Die Verarbeitung der Covid-19-Pandemie in der Fremdsprache Deutsch
Authors: Bracker Philip
Published: January 2024

Die pandemiebedingte Isolation hat Studierenden auf aller Welt zugesetzt. Nicht nur der Unterricht und der Austausch unter den Studierenden hat gelitten, sondern auch die Psyche. Um psychische Belastungen aufzufangen, bietet sich ein bewegungsorientierter Unterricht an. Und bewegungsorientierter Unterricht wirkt sich auch vorteilhaft auf das Lernen aus. Unter den Bedingungen der online-Lehre war dies eine schwer zu realisierende Aufgabe. Das Projekt „ich fühle – du fühlst – wir fühlen“, das im Wintersemester 2021 an der Universität Porto durchgeführt wurde, nimmt sich die Aufarbeitung dieser intensiven Zeit vor und will dafür die Mittel der Dramapädagogik sowie Aspekte des Psychodramas berücksichtigen. Wie sich zeigt, ist es auch mit relativ geringen (A2) Kenntnissen in der Fremdsprache Deutsch möglich, sich schwierige teils sehr persönliche Themen auszutauschen.
Queer auf Deutsch
Authors: Donohue-Bergeler Devon , Hanka Dakota , Goulet Callum
Published: January 2024

In this report, we retrospectively explore the effects of drama-based pedagogy on classroom environment and LGBTQ+ inclusion in a first-semester collegiate German course. We examined students’ self-reported perceptions of their learning experience in English, as well as gendered language production in German. Our retroactive analysis suggests that pedagogical decisions and activities rooted in drama-based pedagogy contributed to creating a safe and inclusive classroom that encouraged LGBTQ+ students to express parts of their queer identities in the target language.
Serious Side Effects Associated with the Administration of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Antigens after Immunisation: A Case Report from the Wapinda Health Area (North-Ubangi) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Authors: Vincent Danvene Gonda  , Modeste Ndaba Modeawi  , Ruphin Djolu Djoza  , Colette Masengo Ashande  , Koto-Te-Nyiwa Jean-Paul Ngbolua
Published: January 2024

On March 10, 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) declared the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, there have been a total of 95,738 cases, comprising 95,736 confirmed cases and 2 probable cases, with 84,321 recoveries and 1,464 fatalities. Following the guidance of the World Health Organization (WHO), African nations have been actively working to establish and expand vaccination programs. Starting the vaccination campaign in the DRC on April 19, 2021, a total of 10,893,593 individuals, estimated to be 20.18% of the target population, have received vaccines. Among them, 882,106 individuals, or 1.65%, have received their first dose, while 8,576,320 individuals or 15.89% of the target population, and have been fully vaccinated. The Democratic Republic of the Congo aims to vaccinate 53.9 million people against COVID-19, according to the technical response secretariat. This article focuses on the post-vaccination symptoms observed in a resident of the Wapinda sector, Yakoma territory in Nord-Ubangi Province, which has raised curiosity and serves as the subject of discussion.
Development of an IoT-Based Automatic Remote Health Monitoring System
Authors: Nandi Pallab Kumar , Tabassum Tahmida , Ahmad Mohiuddin
Published: January 2024

A well-planned health monitoring system is essential for the modern health center, and a portable remote health monitoring system with many intellectual features is becoming a great improvement in healthcare arrangements. The proposed system includes various micro-electronics medical devices and applications that come through network-connected devices and help to monitor patients' real-time medical data. In this paper, the patient's health condition has been monitored by using the four types of major health parameters temperature sensor, heart pulse rate sensor, blood pressure sensor module, and blood oxygen (SpO2) sensor. All the sensor nodes are connected to the Raspberry Pi-based embedded system. The real-time health data are recorded, stored, and transmitted to the doctor via the internet with the help of a Raspberry Pi-based embedded system and IoT server. The system will benefit the patient from remote areas with quick diagnosis, remote observation, home observation, and a medical data storage system.
Journal of Engineering Science 14(2), 2023, 21-30
Mixed Convection in Ferrofluids Vertical Layer with Inclined Magnetic Field
Authors: Rahman Md Habibur , Khatun Mst Lovly , Mondal Sushmita
Published: January 2024

In this article, the flow characteristics and linear stability of mixed convection in a ferrofluid layer are investigated. The fluid layer is positioned between two vertically oriented and differently heated nonmagnetic plates under an inclined magnetic field with non-zero gravity. This study involves the patterns of fluid motion, heat transfer, and the effects of the inclined magnetic field with gravitational action. The objective of this article is to analyze the flow characteristics of smaller Prandtl number of fluid and figure out the significant comparisons with larger Prandtl numbers of fluids. The characteristic of every instability mode is examined for a fluid having a different Prandtl number than the one that was previously investigated. The influence of buoyancy effects undergoes a notable transformation, shifting from a destabilizing role in flows dominated by gravity to a stabilizing role in flows characterized by stronger magnetic effects. It is found that in both normal and oblique magnetic fields, the basic flow evolves into a state of greater stability, and wave propagation is faster with lower Prandtl numbers of fluids than with larger Prandtl numbers of fluids.
Journal of Engineering Science 14(2), 2023, 31-45
An IoT-based Smart Doorbell System for Mitigating Stealth Attacks
Authors: Osifeko Martins , Iroegbu Godswill , Okubanjo Ayodeji
Published: January 2024

The need for smart doorbell systems has increased in recent times. This is due to the general tendency for burglars to use stealth when breaking into homes and businesses. Also, visitors are known to spend time searching for doorbells around the house. Thus, to address this problem, this paper presents a smart doorbell system that detects human presence at the door and automatically notifies the homeowner. The system consists of a microcontroller, ultrasonic sensor, GSM module, and software. When a human presence is detected within the configured range of 1 to 70cm, the ultrasonic sensor sends a signal to the microcontroller, which in turn sends a command to the GSM module to notify the homeowner. The performance of the system was tested using various parameters with results showing that the device can detect human presence within the range of 1-80cm.
Journal of Engineering Science 14(2), 2023, 47-58
Impact of Climate Change on Precipitation and Temperature Changes in the Northwest Region of Bangladesh Using SDSM: A Comparison of CanESM2 and HadCM3 Models
Authors: Rana Md Masud , Adhikary Sajal Kumar
Published: January 2024

Assessment of climate change-induced precipitation and temperature changes is crucial for the adaptive and sustainable management of water resources in a country. The objective of this study is to explore the impact of climate change on future precipitation and temperature changes in the northwest region of Bangladesh using the statistical downscaling model (SDSM). In this study, Rajshahi station is taken as the case study area, and two widely applied general circulation models (GCMs), namely the Canadian Earth System Model (CanESM2) and the Hadley Center Coupled Model (HadCM3), are used for the climate change analysis. The results demonstrate that after bias correction, the CanESM2-based downscaling model performs better compared to the HadCM3-based downscaling model. The bias-corrected models for both GCMs are then employed for the projection of future precipitation and temperatures for the 2040s and 2090s, considering climate change scenarios. The precipitation trend is found to be negative for both GCMs in all scenarios. Considering the worst climate change scenarios for both GCMs (i.e., the RCP8.5 scenario in the CanESM2 and the A2 scenario in the HadCM3), the mean annual precipitation will be decreased by 9.3% and 4.5% in the 2040s and 12.1% and 4.1% in the 2090s. Furthermore, the mean annual maximum temperature will be increased by 0.233°C and 0.245°C in the 2040s and 0.468°C and 0.633°C in the 2090s, whereas the mean annual minimum temperature will be increased by 0.394°C and 0.188°C in the 2040s and 0.394°C and 0.357°C in the 2090s. Thus, the current study comes to the conclusion that decreased precipitation and increased temperatures will have an effect on the water resources in the study region, leading to a reduction in the overall supply of surface water and groundwater storage. It is expected that the study findings will help water managers and policymakers in developing a framework for sustainable and adaptive water management in the face of climate change.
Journal of Engineering Science 14(2), 2023, 127-136
Perancangan Aplikasi Pemesanan Tiket Pariwisata Berbasis Mobile di Kota Yogyakarta
Authors: Pamungkas Dwiki Baskoro , Suhendar Agus
Published: January 2024

Pengembangan sektor pariwisata di Kabupaten Sleman sedang mengalami pertumbuhan, yang dapat ditingkatkan dengan peningkatan jumlah wisatawan. Salah satu faktor kunci yang mendukung pertumbuhan industri pariwisata adalah ketersediaan informasi pariwisata yang lengkap. Oleh karena itu, muncul ide untuk menciptakan sebuah aplikasi berbasis Android yang bertujuan sebagai alat promosi pariwisata di Sleman. Aplikasi ini akan menyediakan informasi tentang tempat-tempat wisata di Sleman, termasuk perkiraan biaya yang diperlukan untuk berkunjung. Aplikasi ini akan dibangun dengan menggunakan arsitektur Client-Server, dengan database server sebagai tempat penyimpanan data, aplikasi mobile sebagai penerima layanan (Client), dan Webmaster sebagai penyedia layanan (Server).
Associate professor Dr. Sergej Mochnacký – 70 years
Authors:   Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, Mártonfi Pavol
Published: January 2024

On August 18, 2023, assoc. prof. Sergej Mochnacký, longtime director of the Botanical Garden (1989-2018) and one of the founders of the journal Thaiszia – Journal of Botany, in which he worked as the Editor-in-Chief for many years, celebrated his 70th birthday.
CCR3 Expression in Relation to Delayed Microbleeds in a Rat Model of Large Vessel Occlusion
Authors: Claypoole Sydney M , Frank Jacqueline A. , Messmer Sarah J , Pennypacker Keith
Published: January 2024

Thirty percent of ischemic stroke patients develop vascular cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID) within 1 year of stroke onset. The expression of C-C motif chemokine receptor 3 (CCR3) is associated with endothelial dysfunction and memory impairment. CCR3 has been reported to increase after experimental stroke and in human stroke patients. Using an in vivo model of stroke, our study aims to link CCR3 expression with endothelial dysfunction in this rodent stroke model.

Methods: 5-hour transient Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion (5t-MCAO) or sham surgery was performed on rats and tissue collected at 3- and 30-days post-stroke. We measured the change in expression of CCR3 and its ligands in the venous blood before and after occlusion in the rat model.

Immunohistochemistry was performed on consecutive coronal brain sections using Prussian blue to visualize microbleeds and DAB to visualize CCR3. Images were quantified using HALO.

Results: Using linear regression, we found that increased expression of CCR3 and its ligands after stroke were positively correlated with infarct volume. CCR3 expression was significantly increased in the ipsilateral hemisphere at 30 days post 5t-MCAO. Prussian blue staining was significantly increased in ipsilateral sections at 30 days post-stroke. Immunostaining for CCR3 was primarily detected in endothelium in areas of Prussian blue staining.

Conclusions: Our results demonstrate that CCR3 expression is associated with the presence of microbleeds at 30 days but not 3 days post-stroke in the ipsilateral hemisphere, and further supports the link between CCR3 and the endothelial dysfunction that is associated with VCID. CCR3 and its inflammatory pathway is a potential target for reducing endothelial dysfunction after ischemic stroke that may lead to VCID.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and Repeated Subdural Hematoma and Effusion after Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt in the Elderly: A Case Report
Authors: Wang Qing-Yong , Li Qingjun
Published: January 2024

Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is a special type of hydrocephalus that is characterized by cognitive decline, gait disturbance, and urinary incontinence. It can lead to dementia and bedridden within 1-3 years. Without surgical treatment in time, the prognosis was bleak. We report an iNPH case misdiagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, with a disease course of 3 years. The main manifestations of the patient were walking impairment, memory loss, urinary incontinence, repeated falls, and hallucinations, bedridden in the late stage, with a modified Rankin Scale (mRS):5. After undergoing the ventriculoperitoneal shunt, due to the low shunt pressure, the patient developed severe headache, repeated and severe subdural hemorrhage and effusion. After adjusting the shunt pressure in time, the patient recovered well with an mRS: 3, which was inconsistent with the previous belief that the operation was ineffective for patients with a disease course of more than 3 years. This case suggests that elderly patients with iNPH can still benefit from timely surgery even if the disease course of more than 3 years. Special attention should be paid after the operation, and the CSF shunt pressure should avoid setting too low, which may induce serious complications such as subdural hemorrhage or effusion.
Cognitive Dissonance Bias Dan Overconfidence Bias Di Moderasi Financial Literacy Dalam Pengambilan Keputusan Investasi Saham Di Kota Kediri
Authors: Fitriani Eka , Puspita Nindi Vaulia , Yuliari Kartika
Published: January 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh cognitive dissonance bias dan overconfidence bias di moderasi financial literacy dalam pengambilan keputusan investasi  saham di Kota Kediri. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah investor yang berinvestasi di pasar modal wilayah Kediri pada galeri investasi, yaitu Galeri Investasi Universitas Kadiri, Galeri Investasi Universitas Islam Kediri, Galeri Investasi Universitas Nusantara PGRI dan Galeri Investasi PSDKU POLINEMA Kota Kediri. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu dengan menggunakan kuesioner yang disebar melalui google form, sedangkan analisis data menggunakan metode path analysis dengan bantuan alat analisis SmartPLS. Hasil dari pengujian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa cognitive dissonance bias dan overconfidence bias tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan investasi saham. Financial literacy berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan investasi saham. Financial literacy tidak bisa moderasi karena hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa cognitive dissonance bias dan overconfidence bias tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan investasi saham
Pengaruh Digital Payment dan Promosi Terhadap Perilaku Konsumtif Mahasiswa FEBI IAI Darussalam Martapura
Authors: Hayati Siti Nur Sa’da , Rusdiana  , Malihah Lola
Published: January 2024

Latar belakang penelitian ini muncul karena kemajuan teknologi yang membawa berbagai inovasi baru pada era saat ini, terutama di sektor keuangan dengan adanya sistem pembayaran digital atau digital payment. Sistem ini memungkinkan untuk melakukan transaksi dalam berbagai kegiatan seperti bisnis, berbelanja, pembayaran transportasi umum, dan belanja online. Oleh karena itu, riset ini bertujuan mengevaluasi sejauh mana pengaruh digital payment dan promosi terhadap perilaku konsumtif mahasiswa. Metode riset yang dipakai ialah metode lapangan dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Sampel riset ini terdiri dari 150 mahasiswa FEBI IAI Darussalam Martapura. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara bersamaan, variabel Digital Payment dan Promosi memiliki pengaruh positif serta signifikan akan variabel Perilaku Konsumtif, dengan nilai sig. 0,000 (sig = 0,000 < α = 0,05). Secara terpisah, variabel Digital Payment (X1) memiliki pengaruh parsial yang signifikan dengan nilai signifikansi 0,029 < α = 0,05 atau nilai thitung = 2,201 < ttabel = 1,655. Sementara variabel Promosi (X2) juga memiliki pengaruh parsial yang signifikan dengan nilai sig. 0,000 < α = 0,05 atau nilai thitung = 6.552 > ttabel = 1.976.
Pengaruh Rasio Likuiditas Dan Rasio Solvabilitas Untuk Mengukur Kinerja Keuangan Perusahaan (Studi Kasus Perusahaan Food And Beverages Yang Terdaftar Di BEI Periode 2019-2022)
Authors: Iin Khurin , Mufidah Eva , Oktafiah Yuventi
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menguji dan menganalisis dampak likuiditas dan solvabilitas terhadap kinerja keuangan perusahaan, yang diukur melalui Return on Equity (ROE) pada perusahaan Food and Beverages yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia selama periode 2019-2022. Populasi penelitian mencakup seluruh perusahaan sub sektor Food and Beverages yang tercatat di Bursa Efek Indonesia, dengan pemilihan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Berdasarkan kriteria yang ditetapkan, 17 perusahaan diambil sebagai sampel, sehingga total observasi penelitian mencapai 68 sampel. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui data sekunder dan analisis data sampel menggunakan metode regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa current ratio, sebagai indikator likuiditas tidak memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja keuangan perusahaan yang diukur dengan ROE. Peningkatan nilai likuiditas (CR) menunjukkan kecenderungan penurunan profitabilitas, sementara penurunan nilai likuiditas (CR) mengindikasikan potensi peningkatan profitabilitas. Di sisi lain, debt to equity ratio, sebagai indikator solvabilitas, memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja keuangan perusahaan yang diukur dengan ROE. Pertambahan tingkat hutang perusahaan menunjukkan peningkatan solvabilitas dan risiko, yang pada gilirannya berkontribusi pada peningkatan profitabilitas. Sebaliknya, penurunan tingkat hutang menunjukkan penurunan solvabilitas dan risiko, yang dapat berdampak pada penurunan profitabilitas perusahaan.
PENINGKATAN DERAJAT KESEHATAN LANSIA MELALUI PEMERIKSAAN KESEHATAN
Authors: Hidayati Eni , Fitrikasari Alifiati , Sakti Hastaning , Dewi Nur Setiawati
Published: January 2024

Elderly or elderly is someone who is over 55 years old. Elderly people experience various changes both physically, mentally and socially. The elderly are vulnerable to degenerative diseases or non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The high prevalence of NCDs in Indonesia is caused by an unhealthy lifestyle. Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) data for 2018 shows that 95.5% of Indonesian people do not consume enough vegetables and fruit. Controlling PTM is important to prevent death. This community service activity was carried out in Gentan Village, Susukan District, Semarang Regency where some elderly people experienced hypertension, diabetes mellitus, cholesterol and uric acid (gout). The aim of this empowerment is to improve the health status and knowledge of the community regarding diet, especially the elderly, through complete and free health examinations. The activity method is carried out by observation, interviews and documentation. The results of community service showed that the number of respondents with uric acid levels above normal were mostly men, with cholesterol, blood sugar levels and blood pressure above normal mostly suffered by women. When nutrition education is taking place, seniors can answer questions given by the resource person as a post-test, and can repeat the results of the material presentation
KARAKTERISASI DAN SKRINING FITOKIMIA BUAH LABU KUNING (Cucurbita moschata Duch.)
Authors: Budiman Hariyadi , Supriningrum Risa , Sundu Reksi
Published: January 2024

Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch.) is one of the plants that contain carotenoids, water-soluble vitamins, phenolics, flavonoids polysaccharides, mineral salts. Pumpkin is a vegetable that has many health benefits. Empirically, the pulp is used to treat diabetes, hypertension, tumors, immunomodulators and antibacterials. The benefits of a natural material with medicinal properties need to be proven scientifically through research. As a first step, characterization of simplisia and ethanol extract of pumpkin fruit and secondary metabolite content were carried out.  This study aims to determine the characteristics of simplisia and pumpkin fruit flesh extract and its secondary metabolite content. Characterization includes specific and non-specific parameters. Pumpkin fruit was extracted by maceration with 70% ethanol and obtained an extract yield of 29.68%. Specific characterization results include organoleptic observations in the form of thick blackish brown extract, bitter taste, and distinctive smell. Organoleptic simplicia simplicial piece, odorless, yellow, and bitter taste. The average level of soluble compounds in water extract is 47.33% and simplisia is 22%, while the average soluble compound in ethanol extract is 51.77% and simplisia is 31.33%. Non-specific characterization results include the average total ash content of extracts of 6.52% and simplisia of 8.33%, acid insoluble ash content test averaged 0.31% extracts and 0.22% simplisia. The average water content was 17.55%. The average specific gravity of the extract was 1.02 g/mL and the results of the total microbial contamination in the extract were 4.2 × 103 colonies/g and simplisia were 4.6 x 103 and the yeast mold number in the extract was 1.3 × 102 colonies/g and simplisia was 1.7 × 102 colonies/g. Pumpkin fruit extract and simplisia contain secondary metabolites including alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, and terpenoids.
Quantum dark energy in a seven-dimensional universe
Authors: Kesanasetty Sasidhar
Published: January 2024

This paper explains the dark energy and acceleration of the universe by quantizing the space in hidden dimensions, which provides the basis and background for the gravitational force through the curvature of space-time. Space-time is considered to be made of a four-dimensional elastic grid in a seven-dimensional universe in which matter also expands along with the universe. Each cube of the grid is considered a quantum of hidden three-dimensional space of Planck volume containing Planck charge, which makes the universe seven-dimensional. The dark energy is explained by the electrostatic repulsion between the Planck charges in each quantum of the hidden space. Mathematically, this electrostatic repulsion is related to the Hubble constant to explain the accelerated expansion, dark energy, and increase in the cosmological potential energy of matter. Expansion of space-time is considered not due to the creation of the new space but due to the stretching of the existing space-time itself like an elastic ruler where the proper length and the volume remain constant. The values of the Planck constant, gravitational constant, permittivity of free space, and Boltzmann constant are shown to vary owing to the expansion of space-time and hence provide falsifiable predictions for this theory. This theory also builds a framework for the relativistic Newtonian theory of gravity, the relativistic MONDian (Modified Newtonian dynamics) gravity, identifies a valid reason for the transition of Newtonian gravity to MOND at a0 and eliminates the need for dark matter to explain the dynamics of galaxy clusters.
The Magic of Prime Numbers
Authors: Vega Frank
Published: January 2024

Let $\Psi(n) = n \cdot \prod_{q \mid n} \left(1 + \frac{1}{q} \right)$ denote the Dedekind $\Psi$ function where $q \mid n$ means the prime $q$ divides $n$. Define, for $n \geq 3$; the ratio $R(n) = \frac{\Psi(n)}{n \cdot \log \log n}$ where $\log$ is the natural logarithm. Let $N_{n} = 2 \cdot \ldots \cdot q_{n}$ be the primorial of order $n$. We prove if the inequality $R(N_{n+1}) < R(N_{n})$ holds for all primes $q_{n}$ (greater than some threshold), then the Riemann hypothesis is true and the Cramér's conjecture is false. In this note, we show that the previous inequality always holds for all large enough prime numbers.
Efektivitas Fototerapi dan Manajemen Asi terhadap Penurunan Kadar Bilirubin pada Bayi Hiperbilirubinemia
Authors: Setiawati Tia , Kurniawan Heri , Awali Dian Siti , Kharismala R Nurlaila
Published: January 2024

Hiperbilirubinemia merupakan ancaman terhadap jiwa bayi baru lahir jika tidak ditanganidengan tepat. Fototerapi dan manajemen pemberian Air Susu Ibu (ASI) menjadi salah satupenatalaksanaan hiperbilirubinemia untuk mencegah terjadinya mortalitas dan kerusakanneurologis pada bayi baru lahir. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis efektivitasfototerapi dan manajemen pemberian ASI dalam menurunkan kadar bilirubin. Rancanganpenelitian ini menggunakan retrospektif yaitu penelitian dilakukan setelah dilakukantindakan. Tehnik pengumpulan data diambil dengan menggunakan studi dokumentasipada bayi baru lahir untuk mengukur perubahan kadar bilirubin serum. Populasi penelitianadalah semua bayi baru lahir yang dirawat di ruang Perinatologi RSM Bandung. Penelitianini menggunakan purposive sampling dalam menetapkan sampel, dan besar sampelsebanyak 50 bayi baru lahir. Pendekatan pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalahcross-sectional. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan adalah lembar observasi dan daftartilik. Pengumpulan data menggunakan studi dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkanbahwa terjadi penuruan nilai bilirubin total rerata sebesar 6,08 mg/dl, bilirubin direct reratasebesar 3,28 mg/dl dan bilirubin indirect rerata sebesar 5,94 mg/dl. Hal ini menunjukkanEfektivitas Fototerapi dan Manajemen ASI dalam menurunkan kadar bilirubin dalamdarah. Saran dari hasil penelitian ini diharapkan Fototerapi dan Manajemen ASI menjadisalah satu standar pelayanan bayi yang mengalami hiperbilirubinemia
O SIGILO MÁGICO NA ARTE CONTEMPORÂNEA
Authors: Fier Lucas
Published: January 2024

Sigilos mágicos são símbolos produzidos com propósitos mágicos desde a antiguidade em diferentes tradições esotéricas. Eles se tornaram especialmente conhecidos sob um formato moderno desenvolvido pelo artista inglês Austin Osman Spare. O presente artigo tem por objetivo expor o desenvolvimento dos sigilos mágicos no ocidente, segundo uma abordagem qualitativa de revisão de documentos e interpretação de trabalhos artísticos, compreender suas possíveis aplicações na obra de arte contemporânea. É digno de nota o fato de que este é um tema pouco pesquisado. Para tanto, dois artistas serão apresentados como representantes dessa tendência: o australiano Barry William Hale, cujo trabalho une diversas tradições europeias e afro-americanas, particularmente ligadas à comunicação com entidades espirituais, inclusive o candomblé; e o estadunidense Elijah Burgher, que estabelece através do seu trabalho uma relação entre desejo, magia sexual e homossexualidade. E para além do uso dos sigilos na obra de artistas visuais, será considerada a sua inserção em outras áreas da cultura e da indústria cultural.
OVO NEOCONCRETO
Authors: Rodrigues Leonardo
Published: January 2024

O artigo reflete a respeito do peculiar interesse que um setor da arte neoconcreta pareceu manifestar a respeito da centralidade atribuída à figura do “ovo” e de seus correlatos no plano biológico e vital. Esta pequena antessala embrionária possui uma arquitetura interna complexa e uma ocupação gestatória dinâmica, que serve de arquétipo privilegiado para práticas estéticas que surgiram no interior da produção artística do neoconcretismo brasileiro, notadamente nos trabalhos de Lygia Clark, Lygia Pape e Hélio Oiticica. Ao recorrer a hipóteses filosóficas contemporâneas a propósito dos problemas suscitados pela agência embrionária do ovo no interior do pensamento representativo, a partir das reflexões de Gilles Deleuze e de Peter Sloterdijk, pretende-se sugerir a maneira pela qual estes artistas foram responsáveis por embaralhar os polos tradicionalmente atribuídos à natureza e cultura, contribuindo para o tensionamento de um dos binômios mais fundamentais no interior do pensamento ocidental.
TARÔ E ARCANOS MAIORES
Authors: Arruda Leticia de Fátima
Published: January 2024

O presente artigo apresenta uma interpretação do conto “História da Redenção da Pobreza”, de Eduardo Galeano, que consta do livro Palavras andantes. A realização dessa proposta se faz a partir de uma rede de símbolos do Tarô que acredita-se ecoar no conto e, portanto, fornecer chaves interpretativas para este.  Quanto ao Tarô, o foco será dado aos arcanos maiores, pois seriam eles que estabelecem mais relações com a obra literária escolhida, “A História da redenção da pobreza”, em que o autor narra a história de uma vila e suas dificuldades de sobreviver, até que, em certo momento, um homem de nome Felicinto encontra um emaranhado de dificuldades em seu trajeto na vida. O uso do Tarô vem para simbolizar alguns personagens e suas ações, em particular utilizando os arcanos maiores representados por 22 cartas e cujo objetivo é auxiliar e prever o futuro.  Para chegar a este objetivo, será apresentada brevemente a história do tarô e alguns dos usos que assumiu ao longo do tempo. Dar-se-á especial ênfase a elementos do tarô que dialogam com a narrativa de Galeano, estabelecendo conexões que reforçam o poder interpretativo das imagens criadas pelas narrativas do tarô, somadas estas às imagens apresentadas pelo autor uruguaio. O resultado é uma interpretação que ressalta o vínculo estreito entre a narrativa e a condução das escolhas na vida, aproveitando metodologicamente uma ideia de Barthes que estabelece relação direta entre o estar vivo e a narrativa.
O EU COMO PRODUTO IDEOLÓGICO
Authors: Epifanio Ricardo , Torquato Bruna
Published: January 2024

Neste artigo, usamos as formulações semióticas e estéticas desenvolvidas por Bakhtin, principalmente nas suas obras Marxismo e Filosofia da Linguagem e Estética da Criação Verbal, para analisarmos qual a função tanto da arte quanto do esoterismo no que diz respeito a criação de si. Ou seja, buscamos compreender como esses dois domínios de criação ideológica ensejam a criação de si, vista como um processo artístico de produção e reprodução. Para tanto, lançamos mão de dois autores, cada um considerado sob o seu domínio ideológico correspondente. Na arte, escolhemos Marcel Proust, autor de Em Busca do Tempo Perdido. No esoterismo, Carl Gustav Jung, em razão da recente publicação de seu (até então privado) Livro Vermelho ou Liber Novus, o livro no qual ele registrava suas auto experimentações. Aplicamos as elaborações teóricas de Bakhtin em ambos, de modo a revelar a figura dessa interação entre o eu e o mundo enquanto um processo de produção semiótica. Mais especificamente, procuramos o espaço no qual é possível deixar de apreender a ideologia passivamente, mas, antes, ativamente participar da história.
First detection of Toxoplasma gondii Africa 4 lineage in a population of carnivores from South Africa
Authors: Račka Karol , Bártová Eva , Hamidović Azra , Plault Nicolas , Kočišová Alica , Camacho Gerrie , Mercier Aurelién , Halajian Ali
Published: January 2024

Introduction

There have only been a few molecular studies conducted on the detection of T. gondii in tissues of carnivores in South Africa, with no data on the genetic diversity of this parasite. That is why the aim of this study was to detect and genotype T. gondii DNA in tissues of selected wild and domestic carnivores in South Africa.

Methods

Samples were collected from 80 animals of 20 species (mainly road-killed) in the four provinces of Limpopo (n=57), Mpumalanga (n=21), Gauteng (n=1) and Free State (n=1) during the period 2014–2018. Samples of brain (n=31), heart (n=4), liver (n=40), spleen (n=2) and lung (n=3) were used to detect T. gondii by real-time PCR targeting a 529 bp repeating fragment of T. gondii DNA. Samples that were positive in real-time PCR were genotyped using 15 microsatellite markers.

Results

T. gondii DNA was detected in 4 (5 %) samples: in the brain from a Black-backed Jackal (Canis mesomelas), in the liver from a African Wildcat (Felis silvestris lybica) and in the liver and heart of two Rusty-spotted Genets (Genetta maculata) respectively. The DNA sample from Black-backed Jackal was genotyped and characterized as belonging to the type Africa 4 lineage (equivalent to RFLP genotype ToxoDB#20), that is a widespread lineage in Africa.

Discussion

This is the first genetic characterization of T. gondii isolated from a wild carnivore on the African continent and the first report of T. gondii in Black-backed Jackal. The Africa 4 lineage was also confirmed in the region of Southern Africa for the first time.
Optimizing robotic thyroid surgery: lessons learned from an retrospective analysis of 104 cases
Authors: Wang Bo , Yu Jia-Fan , Ao Wei , Wang Jun , Guo Xin-Yi , Li Meng-Yao , Huang Wen-Yu , Zhou Chi-Peng , Yan Shou-Yi , Zhang Li-Yong , Wang Si-Si , Cai Shao-Jun , Lin Si-Ying , Zhao Wen-Xin
Published: January 2024

Background

Robotic assistance in thyroidectomy is a developing field that promises enhanced surgical precision and improved patient outcomes. This study investigates the impact of the da Vinci Surgical System on operative efficiency, learning curve, and postoperative outcomes in thyroid surgery.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 104 patients who underwent robotic thyroidectomy between March 2018 and January 2022. We evaluated the learning curve using the Cumulative Sum (CUSUM) analysis and analyzed operative times, complication rates, and postoperative recovery metrics.

Results

The cohort had a mean age of 36 years, predominantly female (68.3%). The average body mass index (BMI) was within the normal range. A significant reduction in operative times was observed as the series progressed, with no permanent hypoparathyroidism or recurrent laryngeal nerve injuries reported. The learning curve plateaued after the 37th case. Postoperative recovery was consistent, with no significant difference in hospital stay duration. Complications were minimal, with a noted decrease in transient vocal cord palsy as experience with the robotic system increased.

Conclusion

Robotic thyroidectomy using the da Vinci system has demonstrated a significant improvement in operative efficiency without compromising safety. The learning curve is steep but manageable, and once overcome, it leads to improved surgical outcomes and high patient satisfaction. Further research with larger datasets and longer follow-up is necessary to establish the long-term benefits of robotic thyroidectomy.
Efficacy of sotrovimab on omicron BA.2, BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of sars-cov-2 vs. other early therapies: a systematic review and meta-analysis of literature data
Authors: Russo Antonio , Grimaldi Pierantonio , Pisaturo Mariantonietta , Onorato Lorenzo , Coppola Nicola
Published: January 2024

Background

The aim of this meta-analysis was to ascertain whether sotrovimab was effective in reducing COVID-19 related hospitalization and mortality also in Omicron BA.2, BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants compared to other antivirals effective in index period.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) and observational studies comparing the efficacy of early treatment with sotrovimab compared to other early treatment effective in index period, antivirals or monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), in patients with COVID-19 during BA.2, BA.4, BA.5 waves, conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. We searched MEDLINE, Google Scholar and the Cochrane Library. Mortality and hospitalization were defined as outcomes.

Results

Four studies were included, allowing a meta-analysis of 8,041 patients. Meta-analysis showed no statistical difference between groups in hospitalization and mortality. Precisely, the RR of mortality showed no difference in the sotrovimab group compared to treatment with other drugs (OR 0.38, 95% CI 0.10-1.49, p<0.166). As regards the rate of hospitalization, no significant difference resulted between the patients treated with sotrovimab and those with other drugs (OR 1.66, 95% CI 0.41-6.66, p=0.477).

Interpretation

In conclusion, this meta-analysis showed no significant difference between sotrovimab or other antivirals in reducing COVID-19 evolution in patients with a high risk of progression, considering both hospitalization and mortality.
Psoriasis and biological drugs at the time of SARS-CoV-2 infection: a mini review outlining risk of infection, seroprevalence, and safety and efficacy of the BNT162b2 vaccine
Authors: Railton Janosch , Volonté Martina , Isoletta Eugenio , Bonelli Alice , Barruscotti Stefania , Brazzelli Valeria
Published: January 2024

Objective

The aim of this study is to review the life of patients with psoriasis on biologic therapy during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and the relevance of frailty within this context, reviewing studies that describe the course and severity of infection in patients with psoriasis on biologics, the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2, and the safety and efficacy of the BNT162b2 vaccine in these patients.

Materials and methods

The keywords “Psoriasis,” “Biologics,” “SARS-CoV-2,” “COVID-19,” and “BNT162b2 Vaccine” were used in various combinations on database engines to find relevant articles on this topic.

Results

A total of 36 articles were found, with 20 concerning the course, severity, and seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in patients with psoriasis on biologic therapy and 16 concerning safety and efficacy of BNT162b2 in these patients.

Discussion

Patients with psoriasis on biologic therapy did not have increased seroprevalence compared with the general population, indicating that they were not at an increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with the general population. Furthermore, the immunosuppressive action of biologics may be protective, as patients on biologic therapy had better outcomes and less risk of severe infection. The seroconversion rate against SARS-CoV-2 from the BNT162b2 vaccine was similar in both patients with psoriasis on biologics and the general population, indicating that efficacy is not hindered by the biologic therapy. However, the cellular response in population with psoriasis was significantly less intense, and the humoral immune response was weaker than that in the general population, demonstrating that the possibility of tighter vaccination schedules and additional doses may be advantageous in these patients.