bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus Nasal Carriage Among Healthcare Providers in an Intensive Care Unit: Insights into Antibiotic Resistance Profiles and Virulence Gene Distribution
Authors: Moazen Javad , Riyahi Zaniani Fatemeh , Raje Reihane
Published: February 2024

Background: Staphylococcus aureus ranks among the leading causes of serious nosocomial infections. One critical route for the spread of this bacterium within hospitals is via asymptomatic carriers, particularly healthcare providers. Staphylococcus aureus can exist as part of the normal skin flora and within the anterior nostrils of individuals, making healthcare providers a significant vector for transmission. Several genes associated with virulence, such as toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 (tsst-1), alpha-toxin (hla), and panton-valentine leucocidin (pvl), play pivotal roles in the pathogenicity and severity of infections caused by S. aureus. Objectives: This study aimed to characterize S. aureus nasal carriage among healthcare providers in an intensive care unit (ICU), with a particular focus on antibiotic resistance profiles and the prevalence of virulence genes. Methods: Nasal swabs were collected from 120 healthcare workers in the ICU of Ganjavian hospital, Dezful, Iran. Standard microbiological procedures were employed for S. aureus detection. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was conducted using both disk diffusion and minimum inhibitory concentration methods. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was employed to identify the presence of the mecA gene and the virulence genes hla, tsst-1, and pvl. A statistical analysis was performed to evaluate the data. Results: The study revealed that 12.5% of healthcare providers were carriers of S. aureus, with 26.6% of them harboring methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) strains. Antibiotic resistance patterns varied, with a notable resistance to erythromycin and penicillin. The hla gene was detected in 66.6% of S. aureus strains; nevertheless, the tsst-1 and pvl genes were not identified. The study suggests a potential association between high expression of the hla and mecA genes and antibiotic resistance. Conclusions: This study underscores the prevalence of S. aureus nasal carriage, antibiotic resistance patterns, and the distribution of virulence genes among healthcare providers in an ICU setting. The findings emphasize the significance of continuous surveillance and infection control strategies to mitigate the transmission of S. aureus and associated infections within healthcare facilities. The study recommends routine screening of ICU healthcare providers for asymptomatic S. aureus carriers and appropriate interventions to eliminate colonization.
Eyelid Tumors at Razi and Farabi Hospitals, Tehran, Iran
Authors: Kamyab Kambiz , Sabaghi Behnaz , Asadi-Amoli Fahimeh , Sabaghi Behnoosh , Ghanadan Alireza , Azhari Vahideh Sadat , Montazeri Sahar , Hosseini Fatemeh
Published: February 2024

Background: Eyelid tumors are common in the daily practice of skin tumors and are composed of benign and malignant lesions. Methods: This retrospective case series study collected histopathologic reports of eyelid tumors of patients treated between 2022 and 2023 in Razi and Farabi hospitals (Tehran, Iran). Patient data, including patient age, sex, location of the lesion, and recurrence, were collected. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to characterize the subgroups. Results: The sample was composed of 154 eyelid tumor specimens, including 72 (47%) malignant cases, 80 (52%) benign cases, and 2 (1%) premalignant cases. Malignant tumors included 81.9% basal cell carcinomas (BCC), 15.3% basosquamous cell carcinomas (BSC), and 1.4% squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). The benign eyelid lesions were comprised of 20% intradermal melanocytic nevus, 11.3% epidermal cyst, 7.6% dermoid cyst, 10% seborrheic keratosis, 6.3% xanthelasma, 2.5% wart, 3.8% compound nevus, 5% fibroconnective tissue, 3.8% squamous papilloma, 3.8% neurofibroma, 2.5% comedone,2.5% apocrine hidrocystoma, 2.5% foreign body type granuloma, and 1.3% of others (arteriovenous hemangioma, cavernous hemangioma, cutaneous horn, etc.) The premalignant lesions were 2 cases of actinic keratosis. Benign lesions had an equal frequency of occurrence in the upper and lower lids. Malignant lesions were seen more in the lower lid. Premalignant lesions were seen in the lower lid. The mean age at diagnosis was 45.8 ± 23.06 years for patients with benign lesions and 63.5 ± 16.7 years for patients with malignant lesions. The mean age for patients with premalignant lesions was 81.5 ± 9.19 years (P < 0.001). Conclusions: In our study, benign lesions were seen predominantly in young persons and malignant lesions were mostly seen in elderly persons. There is an equal occurrence of malignant lesions in males and females, and recurrence after excision was infrequent.
Catatan Ekonomi dan Politik di Indonesia Tahun 2022
Authors: J. Silitonga Samson Ganda
Published: February 2024

Pandemi Covid-19 telah surut, tetapi belum dapat dikatakan tuntas. Pada awal pandemi, sebuah penelitian menyatakan penanggulangan Covid-19 bergantung pada kebijakan politik negara. Kepemimpinan Joko Widodo dianggap demokratis, bahkan ‘mengayun’. Tetapi tidak seluruh masyarakat Indonesia melihat demikian. Selama 2 tahun –pengetatan mobilitas penduduk– kedua aspek itu dapat menjadi indikator yang diangkat ke permukaan sebagai masalah Sosial paling menyita perhatian, khususnya menjelang perubahan kepemimpinan 2024. Selain itu, secara Ekonomi-Politik, Indonesia juga menghadapi persoalan yang tidak mudah. Kelas Menengah Indonesia memiliki karakteristik yang berbeda dibanding para saudaranya di Malaysia, Thailand, bahkan Singapore. Kalau begitu, apakah Ekonomi–Politik Indonesia bertumbuh dengan baik dan seiring sejalan? Faktor-faktor apakah yang paling dapat mempengaruhi, terutama jika dilihat dari kondisi sepanjang tahun 2022? Catatan ini sebagian besar berasal dari catatan riil mengenai kondisi-kondisi Ekonomi Politik sepanjang 2022, yang dilihat melalui teori-teori relevan. Tafsir atau Hermeneutika Sosial tidak terhindarkan, yang terutama digunakan sebagai metode penjelajahan data. Pada bagian akhir dikemukakan beberapa simpulan tentataif
Aplikasi Database Aparatur Sipil Negara (ASN) Fakultas Teknik Universitas Tanjungpura
Authors: Raka Umbara Muhammad , Safriadi Novi , Sastypratiwi Helen
Published: February 2024

Proses pendataan dokumen ASN Fakultas Teknik Universitas Tanjungpura masih dilakukan melalui pembukuan dokumen fisik dan belum ada pembukuan secara digital. Hal tersebut menjadi dasar pelaksanaan penelitian ini. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode waterfall. Metode waterfall adalah metode yang menggunakan pendekatan sistematis dan terstruktur sesuai tahapan SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle). Penelitian dilakukan dengan desain perancangan sistem menggunakan DFD (Data Flow Diagram) untuk menggambarkan proses kerja dari aplikasi. Bahasa pemrograman yang digunakan adalah HTML, CSS, JavaScript, dan PHP. Aplikasi menggunakan MySQL sebagai basis data. Pengujian aplikasi menggunakan metode black box secara manual dan UAT (User Acceptance Testing) dengan hasil aplikasi berjalan tanpa kendala dan user selaku pengguna aplikasi puas dengan fitur aplikasi yang tersedia. Kesimpulan dari penelitian yang dijelaskan sebagai berikut: Aplikasi database ASN memiliki fungsi sebagai penyimpanan data dan dokumen ASN yang terdapat dalam menu Data ASN secara digital. Kemudian aplikasi juga dapat mengirimkan pesan secara pribadi dalam menu Data ASN dan pesan siaran dalam menu Informasi Kepegawaian kepada ASN. Selain menyimpan, aplikasi juga dapat menampilkan data ASN dalam bentuk grafik dan tabel
Validity and Reliability Testing of the International Critical Thinking Essay Test form A (ICTET-A)
Authors: Hollis Helena , Rachitskiy Marina , van der Leer Leslie , Elder Linda ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: February 2024

This study assessed the International Critical Thinking Essay Test (ICTET-A) for inter-rater reliability, internal reliability, and criterion validity. A self-selecting sample of participants (N = 100) completed the ICTET-A and a comparison test online. We found the ICTET-A items to have moderate to good levels of inter-rater reliability, and overall excellent inter-rater consistency for total test scores. The test had good internal reliability. There was a strong correlation between scores on the ICTET-A and the comparison test. Factor analysis showed that scores were best explained with one factor, suggesting the test measures a single construct. The ICTET-A can therefore be considered a valid measure of critical thinking. Additionally, we propose a short form of the test.
Farmers' Behavior in the Application of Coffee Harvest and Post-Harvest Techniques According to Good Manufacturing Practice Quality Standards
Authors: Al Azis Abdullah , Dwi Pratama Dadan , Zaini Fadhilah Reza , Purnomo Dwi , Budirokhman Dodi
Published: February 2024

Good manufacturing practice is a guideline for producing safe and quality food products. GMP is carried out from the plantation, starting from harvest and post-harvest techniques. Harvest and post-harvest handling is influenced by the farmer's behavior in carrying out his business. This research aims to determine the behavior of farmers in Cilimus District in implementing coffee harvesting and post-pane techniques in accordance with GMP standards. The research was conducted in Cilimus District, Kuningan Regency with the consideration that this area has superior coffee production. The research is planned to be carried out in January 2024. The research design used is descriptive quantitative with survey research techniques. The sample size in this study was 65 respondents. The data analysis technique was carried out descriptively with a Likert score weighting of 1-5. The research results show that farmer behavior in harvesting techniques consists of knowledge with a percentage of 56.31%, attitude with a percentage of 52.00% and farmer skills with a percentage of 49.78%. Each aspect indicates quite good condition. Farmers' behavior in post-harvest handling consists of knowledge of 64.09% in the good category, but attitude of 55.87% and skills of 50.86% in the quite good category
Anaphylaxis as the only presenting symptom of COVID 19
Authors: Abuzraiq Reem , Al-Sweedan Suleimman , Kanaan Dana
Published: February 2024

Most children with SARS-CoV-2 infection are asymptomatic or exhibit only mild symptoms. A varied incidence of cutaneous rashes has been described in different studies.A recent review of the cutaneous manifestations in patients with COVID-19 highlighted that urticarial rash is common at the onset of the disease but very rare cases found to have associated anaphylaxis. With this report, we are describing a 10-year-old child who presented to a tertiary care hospital in Jordan with anaphylaxis as the only presenting symptom of COVID-19.
The Jordanian Kidney Transplant Experience: A Glorious Past and a Challenging Present
Authors: Al-thnaibat Mohammad , Balaw Mohammad , Al-Aquily Mohammed , Ghannam Reem , Mohd Omar , Alabidi Firas , Jaber Rania , Alabidi Suzan , Rawashdeh Badi
Published: February 2024

Jordan was one of the first Arab countries to enact legislation governing organ donation and transplantation. Jordan has seen an increase in the frequency of kidney transplants performed utilizing organs from living donors since that time.  Jordan has been a reputable regional center for kidney transplantation and has a long history of excellence in the field.
Jordan's low rate of kidney transplants from deceased donors, Despite the legality of the Jordanian constitution, the availability of highly skilled nephrologists and transplant surgeons as well as advanced health care is quite alarming and could be caused by a number of different factors. The absence of a formal government plan to control brain death donation is the most important factor.
The goals of this study are to provide a description of the current state of kidney transplantation in Jordan, a summary of the most significant barriers to expanding kidney transplantation efforts that focus on kidneys donated by deceased donors, and suggestions for increasing the number of kidney transplants from brain dead donors.
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Authors: Al-abbadi Mohammed , Al Hadidi Samer
Published: February 2024

Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is an oncological emergency that occurs when cancer cells are rapidly destroyed, causing metabolic disturbances and potentially life-threatening complications. It is essential to promptly prevent and recognize TLS to ensure effective management. TLS can lead to endothelial dysfunction, hyperuricemia, and/or acute renal failure. Additionally, it commonly manifests as metabolic imbalances such as hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, and hypocalcemia. In this review, we aim to offer a comprehensive understanding of TLS, including its epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical presentation.
From cause to solution of End-stage renal disease: Kidney transplant from a donor with polycystic kidney disease, case report, and review of the literature
Authors: El-hinnawi Ashraf , Coutinho Patricia , Sanha Valberto , Nusair Mokeem , Vrakas Georgios
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Kidney transplantation is well established as the treatment of choice for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, offering more remarkable survivability and quality of life. Due to the shortage of organs and rising demand, the use of marginal donors has increased in transplant centers. Herein, we report our experience with two renal transplants from a donor with polycystic kidney disease with normal kidney function.
Analisis Pengaruh Karakteristik Personal Auditor Terhadap Penerimaan Perilaku Disfungsional Audit
Authors: Gracella Amaral Roswitha , Wulandari Ika
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh karakteristik personal auditor seperti locus of control eksternal, turnover intention, dan komitmen organisasi terhadap perilaku disfungsional audit. Perilaku disfungsional audit merupakan perilaku menyimpang yang dilakukan oleh seorang auditor pada pelaksanaan program audit dalam bentuk manipulasi, kecurangan,ataupun penyimpangan terhadap standar audit. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh Auditor yang bekerja pada ASN di Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur dengan jumlah auditor sebanyak 30 orang. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode kuesioner. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis Regresi Linear Berganda dengan bantuan program IBM SPSS Statistics 26. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel locus of control eksternal dan turnover intention berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap perilaku disfungsional audit. Sedangkan variabel komitmen organisasi berpengaruh negative dan signifikan terhadap perilaku disfungsional audit. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian di atas, dapat diambil kesimpulan bahwa locus of control eksternal, turnover intention, dan komitmen organisasi berpengaruh terhadap perilaku disfungsional audit
Analisis Strategi Optimasi Menggunakan Teori Permainan Dan Markov Chain Terhadap Persaingan E-Wallet
Authors: Nuhrul Huda Ella , Nasution Hamidah , Husein Ismail
Published: February 2024

Persaingan dunia digital semakin meningkat dengan pemanfaatannya dalam kegiatan masyarakat salah satunya adalah e-wallet. Penggunaannya yang cukup mudah dan efesien menyebabkan banyak masyarakat meminatinya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis strategi persaingan e-wallet yang optimal menggunakan metode matematika yaitu Teori Permainan dan Rantai Markov. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh menunjukkan persaingan antara GoPay dan OVO menghasilkan strategi optimal yang sama yaitu promosi, keamanan dan praktis. Pada persaingan Dana dan OVO strategi optimal Dana adalah promosi dan keamanan. Sedangkan strategi OVO adalah keamanan dan praktis. Pada persaingan Dana dan GoPay strategi optimal Dana yaitu promosi, tempat, dan praktis. Sedangkan strategi GoPay adalah produk, promosi, dan tempat. Perpindahan merek menggunakan Markov Chain didapat probabilitas GoPay 0,486, OVO 0,303, dan Dana 0,212.
An empirical model integrating dimensional analysis and Box-Behnken design for crack detection in rotor fan blades
Authors: Jamadar Imran , Patil Ajit , Samal Prasanta , Suresha B.
Published: February 2024

Due to continuous operations and manufacturing errors, fatigue cracks can emerge after hours of service; this causes a fan blade failure and potentially ruins an entire engine, turbo machinery, or rotating machinery of a similar kind. This paper focuses on the condition monitoring of the fan blade for detecting cracks occurring in these blades by analyzing the vibration responses. The mathematical formulation is carried out using the matrix method of dimensional analysis, which is dependent on the fundamental quantities of force, Length, Time, and Temperature (FLTƟ) systems of units. Numerical analysis in ANSYS software is done to comprehend the blade harmonic response for the cracked blade condition. Experimentation is also carried out on Tiera fault simulation machinery equipment, where vibration responses are measured and analyzed for crack detection in the blades. The tests were performed for three different cracks of different lengths and analyzed by varying parameters such as load speed, for which experiments are planned using a Box-Behnken design method. The test results were confirmed with the model equations developed, and notable similarities were seen between the analytical, numerical, and experimental analyses. Thus, the proposed study will help detect the cracks in the blades, thus reducing the serious accidents or failure of the machinery.
Cultural participation of elderly Belgraders
Authors: Manić Ljiljana , Milivojević Tatjana , Mikić Andrijana
Published: February 2024

Population ageing is a phenomenon that is characteristic of all European countries. It affects both economic and social development and imposes an obligation to use public policy measures to protect the rights of the elderly, prevent their marginalization and discrimination, and create conditions for their equal participation in all spheres of life. Accordingly, it is necessary to create cultural policy measures that will enable conditions for equal participation of the elderly in cultural life. This paper deals with the cultural participation of senior Belgraders. It has examined their cultural interests, private and public cultural consumption and cultural production. The goal of the paper is to investigate to what extent the interests of elderly Belgraders coincide with cultural practices, how much they use the Internet to participate in cultural life, and how much the pandemic has affected their cultural needs and habits. An additional goal of this paper is to draw attention of the public and the policy makers to improvement and promotion of the cultural needs of the elderly in Belgrade and to provide data that can be useful for creation of a cultural policy that will enable greater participation of the elderly in the cultural life of the city.
Satisfaction with different aspects of life and positive future expectations among high school students: Specific significance of satisfaction with school
Authors: Trajković Marija , Kovačević-Lepojević Marina , Radulović Mladen
Published: February 2024

The existing empirical subject matter testifies to a significant correlation between life satisfaction and positive future expectations among high school students. However, there is a lack of research situating more concretely the role of satisfaction with various aspects of life in relation to positive future expectations. Hence, this research focuses on the importance of satisfaction with various aspects of life among Belgrade high school students for their positive future expectations, with a particular emphasis on examining the role of school satisfaction. This research was conducted during the second semester of the 2021/22 academic year, on a sample of 215 Belgrade high school students. The results indicate that satisfaction with different aspects of life and satisfaction with life in general, have significant positive correlations with positive future expectations. Positive future expectations have the strongest correlation with self-satisfaction, while their lowest correlation is with school satisfaction. Despite its weak correlation with positive future expectations, satisfaction with school has proven to be a significant moderator of the strongest relationship identified - self-satisfaction and positive future expectations. In other words, the findings reached in this research point to the conclusion that activities planned in the context of the development of school satisfaction can compensate for the negative impact of self-satisfaction, prompting more positive future expectations. Considering that empirical endeavors so far have focused mostly on identifying a link with positive developmental outcomes, this research can serve as a starting point for a more detailed understanding of the mechanisms for encouraging positive future expectations among high school students.
Evidence-based practice at the centre of paradigm shift in social work?
Authors: Vučinić-Jovanović Marija , Hrnčić Jasna , Gajić Miona
Published: February 2024

Evidence-based practice in social work elicits a broad spectrum of reactions which reflect the dynamics of modern and postmodern approaches, where the traditional emphasis on empirical methods and objectivity confronts the challenges of postmodern skepticism and relativism. Drawing on Thomas Kuhn's model of scientific development as a theoretical-analytical framework, this paper aims to analyze the debate between modern and postmodern approaches regarding evidence-based practice in social work. Using the methods of content analysis, comparative and narrative analysis, as well as synthesis, the paper focuses on the current debate as an expression of the crisis and conflict between these two paradigms, considering their fundamental ontological, epistemological, methodological, and axiological assumptions. The development of evidence-based practice through the succession of stages of normal science and crisis is presented, followed by the discussion of the main modernist and postmodernist arguments. This opens up the question of the implications of this conflict on the application and the further development of the evidence-based practice approach in social work. It is concluded that, despite the apparent irreconcilability of these approaches, their critical interaction, illuminated through Kuhn's ideas on scientific paradigms, plays a key role in the development of evidence-based practice.
(Re)construction of the identity of highly educated returnees: The case of Serbia
Authors: Vesković-Anđelković Milica , Vasojević Nena
Published: February 2024

The aim of this paper is to analyze empirical data collected through focus-group research that examined the experience and formation of the identity of highly educated returnees after a period of studying abroad. We start from the theoretical assumption of identity as a social category, which means that it is the result of the interaction between people, institutions and practice, and thus it is changeable, in the constant process of formation and never completed. The emphasis will be placed on the analysis of building the respondents' identity and their attitudes towards individual identity components. From interviews it can be concluded that migration experience has largely affected the building and understanding of own identity, that it remains open to influences of new social environments, while also preserving the contours of national culture.
Place identity and urban attachment of international students
Authors: Petrić Jasna , Lukić Vesna
Published: February 2024

The hypothesis of this totally novel research in Serbia is that the way in which place may influence the identity of international students integrates a part of their individual identities, but also influences the variability of identities deriving from various contextual factors of the student migration's origin. Cities can be observed through their respective role in shaping and transforming the international students' identity. The goal is to examine emotional and functional attachment of international students to the city in which they study, in comparison to these two components of attachment to the place of their origin. The testing of theoretical standpoints is based on qualitative research through focus-group interviews with three designed groups of respondents and the results of this testing will be additionally validated later in triangulation with questionnaires and interviews as complementing research techniques and approaches.
Coaching parents to conduct trial-based functional analysis via telehealth
Authors: Kiyak Uzeyir , Saral Dincer , Olcay Seray
Published: February 2024

The procedure of trial-based functional analysis implemented by parents has the potential to determine the purpose of problematic behaviors. A telehealth strategy may be less expensive, it takes less time, and provides more families with access to treatments. As a result, it could be a good alternative for families as poor access to resources and knowledge may worsen problem behaviors. Objectives. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ability of mothers to conduct a trial-based functional analysis at home, with training and coaching via telehealth. Methods. Three mothers aged between 32 and 54 and their children between 18 and 26 years participated in the study. The study employed a multiple baseline design across behaviors to examine the effectiveness of behavioral skill training and coaching through telehealth on the accurate use of trial-based functional analysis conditions by mothers of children with developmental disabilities. Results. Results showed that mother participants conducted each condition of trial-based functional analysis with 100% accuracy. Moreover, the mothers had positive opinions regarding the study. Conclusion. In conclusion, this study provided support for parent involvement in the assessment of their children with developmental disabilities.
Setting-up of insurers' retention under the circumstances of rising reinsurance prices
Authors: Kočović Jelena , Koprivica Marija , Rakonjac-Antić Tatjana
Published: February 2024

Reinsurance provides protection to the Insurer against large and catastrophe claims and mitigates fluctuations in the aggregate amount of claims, thus contributing to the reduction in insolvency risk. However, a transfer of part of liability under the insurance contract to the reinsurer comes at a price, which reduces the Insurer's profitability. The current increase in reinsurance prices, which was caused by a constellation of natural, macroeconomic and political shocks, is one of the largest ever. Under such circumstances, stating the adequate self-retention is of crucial significance for the Insurer's performance. The paper presents a possible approach to defining the level of self-retention based on the revenue and risks. The approach is based on stochastic simulations of the probability distribution of the aggregate amount of claims at the level of the insurance portfolio and the effects of different reinsurance programs on such distribution, in order to select the program that achieves the maximum ratio between the revenue and risk. Such a reinsurance program corresponds to a level of self-retention that is optimal for a given insurer.
Impact of unit-linked insurance on development of the insurance market and the financial market in the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Vojvodić-Miljković Nevenka , Cvetković Milica , Lukić Marija
Published: February 2024

The subject of this paper is unit-linked insurance. Today, life insurance is considered an attractive savings and investment instrument and is not only a form of financial compensation when certain risks occur. Unit-linked insurance is most often marketed as an endowment insurance whereby policyholders could realise a higher return on invested funds compared to investments in various types of life insurance with a savings component. The investment risk based on these placements is not borne by an insurance company but by policyholders. The sum insured depends on investment results, however, based on the allocation of a part of the premium to cover the risk of death of the insured, a guaranteed minimum sum insured is provided by an insurer, which is not the case with independent investments on the financial market. Unit-linked insurance premiums are the main drivers of growth in total life insurance premiums in most European countries. With regard to experiences of European countries, the paper presents possibilities of faster growth and development of the financial market and the insurance market in the Republic of Serbia based on a larger placement of this life insurance type, which was insignificant until now.
The impact of a short-term digital marketing campaign on improving the sales of hotel capacities
Authors: Dunjić Milosav , Cimbaljević Marija
Published: February 2024

The subject of the research is the influence of a specific online marketing campaign through selected social networks on the improvement of the sales of accommodation capacities with the example of the hotel Putnik on Kopaonik. The aplication of the campaign should find a quick way to potential users and to encourage their interest. It is of great importance to plan and direct the marketing campaign because the wide distribution does not directly affect the results. Online marketing has shown to be a useful tool for fast group targeting to which the offer will be directed. Therefore, this paper aims to present an example of an active approach to the use of social networks as a part of marketing activities, to stimulate short-term capacity sales in specific terms. Also, the aim was to present preliminary short-term results of social media marketing activities combined with incentive pricing strategies on increasing capacity utilization and achieving higher business results. The data used in the paper are unpublished, acquired from the official business report of the hotel software "PROTEL". The marketing campaign gave good results and therefore hotels can carry out similar activities in order to achieve efficient hotel capacity filling.
Cyber Security: A Comprehensive Textbook
Authors:   Assistant Professor  Department of Computer Science Puratchi Thalaivi Amma Government Arts and Science College, Palladam, Tamil Nadu, India, Dr. M. Senthilkumar , Dr. A. Balamurugan ,   Professor and Head Department of Physics Government Arts and Science College Avinashi, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: February 2024

In today’s society, the quality of your relationships may greatly impact your life outcomes. These ties pertain to networks as much as they do to personal and professional ties. To get access to relevant information on the internet, computer networks need to be able to exchange connections. We need to understand cyber security because, while these connections let us build a thriving online existence, they have also become a source of anxiety and concern. You will get an explanation of the basics of cyber defence in this book. You can’t build your understanding of cyber security on anything other than these realities. Reading this book will educate you on the need of taking precautions to protect yourself while you’re online. You should always be concerned about the security of your networks, whether they are at work or at home on your own devices. We illustrate the devastating impact of a security compromise using real-life instances. Businesses have lost millions of dollars due to these incidents. You may be thinking of some of these instances right now since they happened so recently. They make you think twice about giving out information that a website asks for and make you reconsider your online interactions. A lot of harm may be avoided in the long term by making these easy choices.
Comportamiento productivo y calidad de la canal de pollos de engorda suplementados con ácidos fúlvicos
Authors: Chávez-Morales Héctor , García-Martínez José Eduardo , Mellado-Bosquef Miguel , Aguilera-Carbó Antonio
Published: February 2024

Se evaluó el efecto de la adición de ácidos fúlvicos (AF) en la dieta de pollos de engorda sobre su comportamiento productivo. Para ello se emplearon cinco dosis: 0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 y 0.4% de AF en el alimento, para evaluar la ganancia diaria de peso (GDP), consumo de alimento (CMS), conversión alimenticia (CA) y la calidad de la canal (proteína cruda PC y grasa GC) en la pechuga y pierna + muslo. Se utilizaron 180 pollos machos de un día de edad, de la línea Ross 308, con una etapa de producción de 42 días. Las dietas fueron a base de maíz y harina de soya, más una premezcla de vitaminas, aminoácidos y minerales. Para el análisis estadístico de los resultados se empleó un diseño completamente al azar, con cinco tratamientos y tres repeticiones para toda la etapa de producción. Los resultados que se obtuvieron en la presente investigación demuestran que, al adicionar 2% de AF, se obtuvo una mejor respuesta en cuanto a CMS, GDP y CA, contrario a lo que sucedió en los demás tratamientos; asimismo, se observaron mejores niveles de proteína en la pechuga y una reducción de grasa en las principales piezas de la canal.
Capítulo 29: Eficacia de las técnicas expositivas en el nivel medio superior en la Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa - México
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Trasviña López Ana Elizabet , López Miguel Ángel ,   Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Trasviña López Arturo ,   Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa y Universidad Autónoma de Occidente., Trasviña López Reyna Jesús ,   Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Berrelleza Gaxiola Carlos Francisco ,   Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, López López Carlos Raymundo ,   Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa
Published: February 2024

El objetivo de la investigación es estudiar el grado de eficacia que tienen las técnicas expositivas en el proceso de enseñanza en el nivel medio superior. La importancia es en distintos niveles, pues la enseñanza debe contener los elementos más centrales para llegar a ser atendido por un público que ha estado limitando su atención en estos procesos. Las técnicas expositivas facilitan el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, por lo cual es necesario validar la eficacia. En ese sentido, el objetivo del presente estudio fue identificar y determinar la eficacia de técnicas expositivas implementadas en la Escuela Preparatoria Guasave Diurna, mediante el uso de encuestas las cuales fueron enviadas a docentes y estudiantes. Hipótesis. Estas técnicas permiten una estandarización de práctica y desarrollo de habilidades sin importar el contexto en el que se encuentren los actores del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, minimizando la brecha de rezago educativo existente por la vulnerabilidad de algunos planteles.
Capítulo 32: Las Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación en la Educación Virtual en la Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa: un marco teórico
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Cortina Aguilar José Aurelio , Soberanes Galindo Martha Lilia ,   Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Padilla Hermosillo Arturo Manuel ,   Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Quiroz Beltrán Marco Antonio ,   Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa
Published: February 2024

El objetivo de la investigación es analizar las Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación (TIC) en la educación a distancia, considerando la especificación de la enseñanza en el área de Odontología en la Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa y en ello las respuestas que han encontrado los teóricos en este tema que ha tomado tanta importancia en los últimos años. El grado de relevancia tiene un significado en la actualidad, ya que la necesidad de técnicas que habían sido de escaza utilidad se llegan a considerar de una importancia básica en los años de la crisis sanitaria por COVID, 19 y dejan en la actualidad una capacidad en la sociedad para avanzar en ese sentido, donde las áreas de la salud como la Odontología adquieren las herramientas de avance para la obtención de las competencias de mayor actualidad, además, donde las organizaciones e instituciones toman comportamientos que agregan cambios en las formas de comunicación. La demanda de mayor progreso de la sociedad actual, que considera un contexto más amplio en las comunicaciones, coincide con un ambiente educativo, que lleva mayores cambios en sus técnicas y comportamientos. Hipótesis. Los ambientes de competencia y del aumento de expectativas de la sociedad, además, del aprendizaje de la crisis de salud por COVID 19, han generado la presión y condiciones para un ritmo mayor en el uso de las TIC en la educación de las áreas de la salud, donde el área de Odontología adquiere mayores herramientas en sus capacidades.
Response of a Novel KANK1::ALK Fusion to Alectinib in an Advanced Lung Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report
Authors: Tang Quanying , Li Tong , Ren Fan , Li Xuanguang , Cao WeiBo , Yu Haochuan , Mao Fuling , Cao Cancan , Zu Lingling , Xu Song
Published: February 2024

More than 90 distinct fusion partners of ALK rearrangement have been identified. Different ALK fusions may exhibit different sensitivities to ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors. The emergence of rare fusions poses significant challenges to targeted therapies. This study aimed to investigate the response of KANK1::ALK fusion to alectinib in an advanced lung adenocarcinoma. A novel KANK1::ALK fusion was identified by next-generation sequencing (NGS) and Ventana immunohistochemistry assessments. A 73-year-old woman who had never smoked was admitted with hemoptysis in May 2020. PET/CT revealed a nodule in the left upper lobe, with bilateral pulmonary and multiple lymph node metastases. The upper lobe nodule of the left lung was diagnosed as adenocarcinoma through bronchofiberscopy biopsy, resulting in a clinical diagnosis of stage IVA (cT1c,N3,M1a). Because the biopsy tissue was insufficient for NGS analysis, a blood-based genetic analysis was performed, revealing the presence of KRAS p.Q61R mutations. The patient received carboplatin and pemetrexed with pembrolizumab as first-line therapy, followed by maintenance therapy of pembrolizumab monotherapy. Although the tumor initially showed significant shrinkage, it unfortunately progressed further after 11 months. Subsequently, the patient was given carboplatin and pemetrexed with pembrolizumab again, but the tumor progression continued. An NGS using a rebiopsy of the left upper lobe tumor suggested a KANK1::ALK fusion. Alectinib was prescribed in January 2022, and a durable partial response was observed after 18 months. ALK rearrangements were observed in the broader spectrum of lung cancers. This study provided a potential treatment option for patients with KANK1::ALK fusions. Further studies are needed to understand the function of these fusions.
Diversity and Microhabitat Association of Spider Fauna in Manas National Park, Assam, India
Authors: Daimary Mrinal Jyoti , Saikia Prasanta Kumar , Saikia Malabika Kakati , Borah Keshob Jyoti , Saikia Bhrigu Prasad , Sarma Kuladip
Published: February 2024

Spiders act as a useful indicator of the health of an ecosystem and it is also one of the most diverse arthropod groups. The present study was intended to investigate the diversity of spider fauna in Manas National Park (MNP) of Assam in northeast India. The study was carried out in the parts of Bhuyapara, Bansbari, Panbari, and Kuklung Forest Range of MNP from September 2018 to August 2021. Three different habitat types namely woodland, grassland, and riparian habitats were sampled using 50 m×10 m transects and a semi-quantitative sampling method as a sampling technique. From MNP, a total of 73 species of spiders were recorded belonging to 47 genera and 16 families. Family Araneidae was the most abundant family supporting 21 species and 28.77% of the total species recorded. The majority of the spider species were found in woodland habitats with 54.17% of the total recorded species. Again, orb waver was the most abundant guild structure which comprised 45.21% of the total recorded guild. The surface of a leaf or among leaves was the most abundant microhabitat, comprised 42.47% of all recorded microhabitat. Thus, the result of the present study opined that MNP harbors a great diversity of spider species and subsequently calls for conservation priority areas in the region.
Genotype X Traits Analysis of Gerbera (Gerbera jamensoii) Varieties for Vegetative Traits by Biplots
Authors: Goel Shivani , Singh Sonia , Verma Ajay , Malik Arvind , Dahiya Devender Singh , Devi Sarita , Khan Shahroon
Published: February 2024

Recent ten genotypes of gerbera were evaluated for vegetative traits during the year 2022-23 to determine genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance for 15 quantitative traits. Analysis of variance showed significant differences among genotypes for all the characters studied. Results revealed that magnitude of the Phenotypic Coefficient of Variation (PCV) was higher than Genotypic Coefficient of Variation (GCV) for all the traits, indicating greater genotype and environment interaction. High PCV and GCV were observed for number of leaves/plant and leaf width. In the present study bud initiation, plant spread after 100 days of panting, plant height after 45 days of planning showed the high heritability along with maximum genetic gain. Number of leaves (45 days) had maintained only positive correlation with the considered vegetative traits. Leaf length (45 days) exhibited showed direct relationship with plant height (45 days) and leaf length(100 days) while negative relation of plant spread (45 days) with leaf length (100 days) and days to bud initiation. Path coefficient analysis showed, plant spread (0.976) had highest positive effect on fresh weight of flowers followed by leaf length (0.824), number of leaves per plant (0.20) while negative effect of plant height (45 and 100 days), days to bud initiation, leaf length (100 days). Performance of Intense, Stanza, Brillance would be unstable type as compared to Golian and Dana Ellen as placed near to the origin of biplot analysis in the present study based on vegetative traits in biplot analysis. Next cluster in same quadrant was comprised of leaf length, leaf width, plant height at 45 days of planting. First cluster of other quadrant comprised of leaf length, leaf width, plant spread at 100 days of planting and last cluster of days to bud initiation with fresh weight of flowers formed across the quadrants.
Unraveling Diversity and Character Association in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) using Different Agro-Morphological Traits
Authors: Patel Manoj Kumar , Tiwari Deepti , Sharma Versha , Singh Dhirendra , Kumar Shahil
Published: February 2024

Sesame is an important oilseed crop, carrying several beneficial properties to human kind. Given its wide-ranging applications, there is a constant need for enhancing the seed yield. Evaluation of genetic diversity and character association among various seed yield components is considered as the fundamental steps in any breeding program. Thus, the present study has been focused to investigate the diversity and character associations of twenty different sesame genotypes, using different agro-morphological traits. The diversity analysis conducted in this study, unveiled the presence of two distinct clusters. The first cluster encompassed three genotypes, while the remaining seventeen genotypes belonged to the second cluster. Furthermore, character associations were explored through correlation analysis, and subsequently partitioned into direct and indirect effects through path analysis. Correlation study revealed that seed yield per plant (SYP) was positively correlated with the capsules per plant (CPP), biological yield per plant (BYP) and harvest index (HI), while negative correlation was observed with days to 50% flowering (DFF) and days to maturity (DM). Through path analysis, we found that positive direct effects on SYP were observed for BYP, HI, DM, plant height (PH) and test weight (TW). Conversely, negative direct effects on SYP were noted for CPP, BPP and DFF. These findings highlighted the importance of focusing on BYP, HI, and CPP during the selection process, as these factors were identified as important components for seed yield. The insights gained from this study will not only aid in the selection of suitable parents for hybridization, but also assist in determining the key seed yield components for sesame improvement.
Breeding and Healthcare Practices Followed by the Rajbanshi Dairy Farmers in Coochbehar District of West Bengal
Authors: Barman Bikram , Mohammad Asif , C. E. Girish , Kisku Upali , Lepcha Chimi Yangzom , C. O. Sruthi
Published: February 2024

Breeding and healthcare management play a significant role in utilizing the full potential of dairy animals. Constant breeding and healthcare development are essential to provide better conditions and improve dairy production and welfare. This study explores the breeding and healthcare management practices adopted by Rajbanshi dairy owners in West Bengal’s Coochbehar district. Utilizing a pre-tested interview schedule, data was collected and subsequently analyzed in terms of frequency and percentage. The findings shed light on key patterns and practices, contributing to a better understanding of dairy management within this specific community. A strong preference (77.00%) for crossbreed cattle emerges in breeding practices meanwhile, heat detection predominantly relies on bellowing and mucus discharge (86.00%) and the pregnancy diagnosis was mostly done by Prani Bondhu (88.64 %). Within healthcare practices, dairy farm families vaccinated their animals by 98.50%, 19.50%, 16.50% and 52.50% of their animals with FMD, HS, BQ and Brucellosis vaccines respectively. Half of the dairy farm families (49.50%) followed deworming practices occasionally. The findings highlight the need for specific training within the dairy farming community on reproductive techniques and disease prevention methods. Also, promoting hygienic practices in animal housing and expanding access to veterinary care can improve overall animal health and farm sustainability.
Exploring the Regression Models for the Relationship between Soil Compaction, Electrical Conductivity and Various Soil Properties for Soil Characterization
Authors: Kumar Vinay , Bector Vishal , Singh Manjeet , Dixit Anoop
Published: February 2024

Soil properties such as electrical conductivity and soil compaction have been found to be important properties of the soil due to their association with other properties of soil such as soil texture, moisture content, organic matter percentage, cation exchange volume, drainage conditions, salinity, clay pan depth, and subsoil properties that affect crop growth and productivity. The samples were collected during field experiments from two different locations in sandy loam and loamy soil. Simple regression analysis was performed for the determination of the correlation of the soil properties. There was a strong correlation between the soil compaction and electrical conductivity at both the locations in sandy loam (R² = 0.97) and loamy soil (R² = 0.81). it also showed a strong correlation with other engineering properties of soil that affect soil compaction and electrical conductivity of the soil.