bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PEMODELAN TOPIK TERKAIT BANJIR PADA TWITTER DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN LATENT DIRICHLET ALLOCATION
Authors: IRWANSYAH MUHAMMAD SUTAN , Muhammad Habibi  , Syahruddin Fajar
Published: December 2023

In this background discusses the topic of tweet about Flooding on Twitter using the keyword "Flood". Tweet data was taken from June 1, 2021 to June 2, 2021 with the number of tweet data obtained, which was 2000 tweets. The number of tweets related to flooding has not been analyzed so that the topics contained in it are not yet known. Research . Modeling topics related to floods in Indonesia on Twitter social media with the LDA method. Research. This study uses experimental methods with several variables to test hypotheses. Then the data is processed with stages, namely web data extraction, preprocessing, feature extraction, topic modeling using latent dirichlet allocation algorithms, visualization, and analysis. Research. The results of the topic coherence stage were carried out a search for the most optimal topic from the 20 topics that had been determined at the beginning. The results of topic coherence for 20 topics concluded that for topic 10 it has a total topic value of 0.41 and has an ideal topic modeling result and is in accordance with the provisions. Conclusion : Based on the results of the discussion of topic coherence, it can be concluded that the most ideal number of topics is topic 10 because it has the highest value compared to other topics. The advice here is to be able to display or get flood information in Indonesia in real time and accurately.
Analisis Tingkat Security Awareness-Personal Threat Terhadap Ancaman Phishing Dengan Metode Technology Threat Avoidance Theory (TTAT)
Authors: Daila Sari Indah , Hariyadi Dedy , Sahtyawan Rama , Kusumaningtyas Netania Indi
Published: December 2023

Phishing is a sort of cybercrime that involves obtaining sensitive information through the use of email, SMS, or compromised websites. The effects of phishing are caused by factors in the Technology Threat Avoidance Theory. The single best way to stop phishing attacks is to increase awareness of the risk of them happening among users or end users (human firewall). To determine the next steps in raising user knowledge, it is necessary to measure cybersecurity awareness, particularly against phishing assaults. Identify a few significant cybersecurity awareness of FTTI University of Jenderal Achmad Yani students in Yogyakarta. The investigation in this case included a phishing test and also employed online observation using observers who were asked questions based on the Technology Threat Avoidance Theory (TTAT). Using the MANOVA analysis method, factors influencing cybersecurity awareness analysis is conducted. Based on the analysis and testing of phishing tests as well as online questionnaires from the sample population, it shows that the sample is at a poor level of awareness. While the analysis of cybersecurity influence factors using the MANOVA analysis method shows that the results of the sig.> 0.05 value so that h0 is rejected. Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that FTTI students were still vulnerable to phishing attacks. Factor analysis using the MANOVA method shows that the dependent factor affects the level of cybersecurity awareness of the respondents but there is no significant difference between the dependent factors.
CParts Platform Analisis Harga Komponen Komputer pada Marketplace
Authors: Anas Sufi Hasan Manahingati  , Puji Winar Cahyo  , Kartikadyota Kusumaningtyas  , Alfun Roehatul Jannah
Published: December 2023

Amidst the fluctuations in computercomponent prices brought about by the Covid-19pandemic, a comprehensive analysis platform hasbeen developed to address this challenge. Thisinnovative platform harnesses historical datasourced from prominent e-commerce platforms suchas Shopee, Blibli, and Tokopedia, presenting userswith insightful average price graphs categorized bycomponent series and types. The researchmethodology adopted follows a prototype approach,encompassing meticulous phases ranging fromneeds analysis, application design, prototyping,testing, evaluation, prototype refinement, through toimplementation and ongoing maintenance. Thesuccessful implementation of this system, powered bythe Python programming language, features robustfunctionalities including product search anddynamic graphical representations derived fromhistorical data. The data retrieval process, utilizingthe Scraping method, occurs at regular intervals ona weekly basis. Upon meticulous analysis ofhistorical data spanning from January to July 2022,a noteworthy trend emerged, highlighting thatShopee and Tokopedia consistently offer computercomponents at relatively more affordable pricescompared to Blibli. The conclusive findings of thisresearch underscore the platform's efficacy inproviding an essential tool for users navigating thecomplex landscape of computer component pricedynamics, particularly in the unprecedented contextof the ongoing pandemic. This platform not onlyfacilitates monitoring but also empowers users withvaluable insights crucial for informed purchasingdecisions based on stable and budget-friendly pricingstructures.
Desain User Interface Dan User Experience Prototype Mobile Learning Menggunakan Metode Design Thinking Metode Design Thinking
Authors: Angkotasan Muhamad Arabi Rizki , Murdiyanto Aris Wahyu , Himawan Arif , Syahruddin Fajar
Published: December 2023

Abstract - Do Up uses the website as online learning. users complain about the accessibility of the website with some minimal features and an unattractive UI when accessed via a smartphone will make the UX limited and will limit user interaction in using Do Up. Designing UI and UX prototypes of mobile learning at startup Do Up, using the design thinking method to solve problems and find the right solution according to the user's wishes. The author applies design thinking in this research. The author makes an illustration in the form of a Do Up mobile learning UI design that is in accordance with user needs and provides the design to Do Up stakeholders. In SEQ there are 4 scales given by users, namely 4.5, 6 and 7 scale. Most users give a 7 scale on the UI/UX design of the Do Up mobile learning prototype. On SUS which shows that the final score is 87 It means that the prototype has been well received by the users. The author has applied design thinking which consists of empathize, define, ideate, prototype and test stages in this study.
Characterization of the Cambaroides wladiwostokiensis Birstein & Vinogradov, 1934 (Decapoda: Astacidea) Mitochondrial Genome Using Genome Skimming and the Phylogenetic Implications within the Astacidea Infraorder
Authors: Turanov Sergei V. , Barabanshchikov Evgeny I.
Published: December 2023

Background: The mitochondrial genome is a powerful tool for exploring and confirming species identity and understanding evolutionary trajectories. The genus Cambaroides, which consists of freshwater crayfish, is recognized for its evolutionary and morphological complexities. However, comprehensive genetic and mitogenomic data on species within this genus, such as C. wladiwostokiensis, remain scarce, thereby necessitating an in-depth mitogenomic exploration to decipher its evolutionary position and validate its species identity. Methods: The mitochondrial genome of C. wladiwostokiensis was obtained through shallow Illumina paired-end sequencing of total DNA, followed by hybrid assembly using both de novo and reference-based techniques. Comparative analysis was performed using available Cambaroides mitochondrial genomes obtained from National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). Additionally, phylogenetic analyses of 23 representatives from three families within the Astacidea infraorder were employed using the PhyloSuite platform for sequence management and phylogenetic preparation, to elucidate phylogenetic relationships via Bayesian Inference (BI), based on concatenated mitochondrial fragments. Results: The resulting genome, which spans 16,391 base pairs was investigated, revealing 13 protein-coding genes, rRNAs (12S and 16S), 19 tRNAs, and a putative control region. Comparative analysis together with five other Cambaroides mitogenomes retrieved from GenBank unveiled regions that remained unread due to challenges associated with the genome skimming technique. Protein-coding genes varied in size and typically exhibited common start (ATG) and stop (TAA) codons. However, exceptions were noted in ND5 (start codon: GTG) and ND1 (stop codon: TAG). Landscape analysis was used to explore sequence variation across the five available mitochondrial genomes of Cambaroides. Conclusions: Collectively, these findings reveal variable sites and contribute to a deeper understanding of the genetic diversity in this genus alongside the further development of species–specific primers for noninvasive monitoring techniques. The partitioned phylogenetic analysis of Astacidea revealed a paraphyletic origin of Asian cambarids, which confirms the data in recent studies based on both multilocus analyses and integrative approaches.
“AGANTA BURİNA BURİNATA” İSİMLİ ROMANIN ÇALIŞMA İLİŞKİLERİ AÇISINDAN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: SOYDEMİR Büşra , ACAR Osman Kürşat
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışmada, Türkiye emek tarihi açısından, denizcilik sektöründe çalışan işçilerin çalışma

koşullarının, Halikarnas Balıkçısı’nın Aganta Burina Burinata isimli romanı aracılığıyla

değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Denizcilik oldukça zorlu ve tehlikeli sınıfta yer alan bir

çalışma alanı olmasına rağmen literatürde bu alana ilişkin çalışmaların yetersiz oluşu dikkati

çekmektedir. Bu açıdan, emek tarihi araştırmalarında bir bilgi kaynağı olarak edebi eserlerin de

birer referans ya da yardımcı kaynak olarak kullanılmasına ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır. Halikarnas

Balıkçısı’nın Aganta Burina Burinata isimli eseri, toplumsal olgularla birlikte, çalışma yaşamına

ve şartlarına ilişkin verileri gerçekçi bir gözlemle aktarmasından ve sosyal politikanın alanı olan

birçok konuyu barındırmasından dolayı seçilmiştir. Nitel araştırma yönteminin benimsendiği

bu çalışmada, ele alınan eser aracılığıyla hem eserin kaleme alındığı dönem hem de denizde

çalışma ilişkileri kapsamlı bir incelemeye tâbi tutulmaktadır. Bahse konu edilen eser, “Çalışma

Koşulları”, “İşçi-İşveren İlişkileri”, “Toplumsal Yapı ve İlişkiler”, “İş Kazaları”, “Ücret” ve “Toprakta

ve Denizde Çalışma İlişkileri” başlıkları üzerinden analiz edilerek, denizcilik alanında istihdam

edilen emekçilerin çalışma ve yaşam koşullarıyla birlikte emek süreçleri analiz edilmektedir.
ENFLASYON ORANINI ETKİLEYEN FAKTÖRLERİN BELİRLENMESİ: 2007-2023 DÖNEMİ TÜRKİYE EKONOMİSİ İÇİN BİR UYGULAMA
Authors: KORKMAZ Özge
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışmada Türkiye özelinde 2007:01-2023:02 dönemi için enflasyon oranlarını etkileyen

faktörler regresyon analizden yararlanılarak araştırılmaktadır. Çalışmada ÜFE ve TÜFE

değişkenlerinden hareketle elde edilen enflasyon oranları dikkate alınarak, 9 farklı bağımsız

değişken özelinde detaylı bir araştırma yapılmıştır. Bu değişkenlerin seçiminde ampirik literatür

baz alınmış ve literatürden farklı olarak sanayi üretim endeksi, imalat sanayi kapasite kullanım

oranı, tüketici güven endeksi değişkenleri eklenmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda, cari dönemdeki

GSYİH artış oranının ve para arzının enflasyon oranlarını pozitif yönde etkilediği gözlenmiştir.

Ayrıca GSYİH artış oranı ve yurt içi kredi hacmi değişkenlerinin bir önceki dönemdeki

değerlerinin enflasyon oranları üzerinde istatistiki olarak anlamlı ve pozitif bir etkisi olduğu

gözlenirken, bir dönem önceki işsizlik oranının enflasyon oranları üzerinde negatif yönde

anlamlı bir etkisi olduğu saptanmıştır.
Ideologijom protiv nauke ili naukom protiv ideologije?
Authors: Janjetović Zoran
Published: December 2023

This paper responds to Igor Vukadinović’s divisive reaction to my benevolent criticism of his book Autonomy of Kosovo and Metohija. Solid evidence is used to analyse and disprove his claims.
MULTICYSTIC LUNG SYNDROME: RARE CASES OF REGRESSION
Authors:   SO “National institute of phthisiology and pulmonology named after F. G. Yanovsky NAMS of Ukraine”, Gavrysyuk V. K. , Strafun A. V. , Musienko N. M. , Pendalchuk N. V. , Morska N. D.
Published: December 2023

Multicystic lung syndrome (MLS) is defined by a presence on chest computed tomography of multiple, round parenchymal attenuations, having distinct borders with normal parenchyma and < 2 mm thick wall. Pneumothorax, usually relapsing, and respiratory failry are the major clinical manifestations of MLS. CT findings can make certain contribution into recognition of the disease but diagnosis is largely based on appropriate symptoms, extrapulmonary signs of systemic disease and/or congenital disease. There has been described three major causes of MLS — lymphangioleiomyomatosis — LAM (sporadic or associated with tuberal sclerosis complex), pulmonary Lanherhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) and in recent time — Birt-Hogg-Dube) syndrome, associated with gene FLCN mutations. Other causes of MLS include lymphoid disorders of lung, especially in Sjögren's syndrome, non-amyloid immunoglobulin deposition disease; infections; malignancy, mainly sarcoma metastasis; desquamative interstitial pneumonia, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, cryptogenic organizing pneumonia with atypical cavity forming regression etc. The cases of regression of MLS in other diseases are rare. In most cases according to literature data regression is documented based on functional improvement which is not confirmed by CT data. The article presents the brief description of two clinical cases of MLS with demonstration of positive CT changes. Presented cases of MLS regression confirm the effectiveness of glucocorticosteroid treatment, which help to restore bronchial passability by means of reduction of compression caused by pulmonary infiltration in patient with organizing pneumonia and involution of granulamatous process in patient with hypersensitivity pneumonitis. In both cases the valvular mechanism of cyst genesis has been interrupted. Key words: multicystic lung syndrome caused by organizing pneumonia and hypersensitivity pneumonitis, glucocorticosteroid therapy, regression.
KNOWN MECHANISMS OF M. TUBERCULOSIS DRUG RESISTANCE TO MAJOR FIRST AND SECOND LINE ANTIMYCOBACTERIAL DRUGS
Authors:   SO “National institute of phthisiology and pulmonology named after F. G. Yanovsky NAMS of Ukraine”, Zhurilo A. A. , Barbova A. I.
Published: December 2023

The continued rise in the prevalence of multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in the era of human immunodeficiency virus infection poses a serious threat to effective tuberculosis control. Drug resistance in M. tuberculosis occurs due to lowfrequency spontaneous chromosomal mutations. The clinical form of drug-resistant tuberculosis occurs mainly as a result of human selection during the treatment period of these genetic rearrangements due to indiscriminate drug provision, suboptimal treatment regimens prescribed by physicians, and poor adherence to treatment by patients. In the review article, the molecular genetic mechanisms of the development of drug resistance were thoroughly elucidated in relation to the main antimycobacterial drugs of the 1st and 2nd line, namely: isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamide, ethambutol, streptomycin, amikacin, kanamycin, capreomycin and ethionamide/prothionamide. Knowledge of the relationship between drug-resistant strains of M. tuberculosis and their virulence/transmissibility, understanding of the mechanisms of drug resistance formation in M. tuberculosis will allow developing new, even more advanced accelerated methods for molecular genetic diagnosis of tuberculosis and better understanding the specifics of creating new drugs for the treatment of tuberculosis. Key words: tuberculosis, drug resistance, mechanisms.
METAL FEVER
Authors: Tkachyshyn V. S.
Published: December 2023

Metal fever syndrome has been characterized in general in current review. When casting some metals, workers may develop a peculiar symptoms complex, which is primarily characterized by the appearance of significant hyperthermia — metal fever. Synonyms are “foundry”, “zinc” or “teflon” fever. In this case, metal fever should be considered as a manifestation of a non-specific effect of metal. Foundry fever takes the form of an acute attack that has three periods. It is due to the effect of a highly dispersed aerosol of molten metals with a particle size of less than one micron on the respiratory tract. A distinction is made between the latent, prodromal period and the actual fever (true fever). In general, attacks of metal fever have a mild course, but the development of complications in the form of focal pneumonia or toxic pulmonary edema is possible. Treatment of the disease is symptomatic. Key words: metal fever, metal casting, acute course, treatment.
SOCIAL MOTIVES OF SUICIDE (STUDY OF TEENAGE SUICIDE CASES IN INDONESIA)
Authors: Arifada Tsania
Published: December 2023

This article seeks to explain the suicides committed by teenagers in Indonesia. Recently, many teenagers have committed suicide due to various reasons. This research aims to discuss and analyze the social motives of teenage suicide in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to describe how social motives affect the increase in teen suicide rates and to describe the importance of the social role of society in reducing teen suicide in Indonesia. This research also uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. The object of this research is to analyze existing data, such as through news or writings about suicide cases in Indonesia. The results showed that several theories can be used to reveal the motives for suicide committed by teenagers in Indonesia. Among them are Durkheim's, social support, and hopelessness theories.
Responsible Internationalization - Why, what, and how?
Authors: Shih Tommy
Published: December 2023

This report is based on research on responsible internationalization and the work I have conducted at the Foundation for Internationalization of Higher Education and Research, STINT as well as with universities and research funders since 2018. Data collection has taken place through the collection of archival data (including research applications, newspaper articles, and policy documents), observations, interviews, and bibliometric analysis. Since 2018, a policy dialogue on responsible internationalization has also taken place between Swedish research funders, international research funders and between universities in Sweden and abroad.
Investigating the seasonal variations of event, recent and pre-recent runoff components in a pre-Alpine catchment using stable isotopes and an iterative hydrograph separation approach
Authors: Hoeg Simon
Published: December 2023

An analysis of the runoff generation processes in terms of event, recent, and pre-recent runoff components is demonstrated for the Swiss pre-Alpine Alp catchment (46.4 km2) and two smaller tributaries (Erlenbach, 0.7 km2, and Vogelbach, 1.6 km2), whereas, recent water is understood as the contribution of the respective three prior rainfall-runoff events. A four-years time series of daily stable water isotope data in stream water and precipitation is used for the analysis of seasonal variations. In addition, high-frequency data (10 minutely intervals) are used for a detailed visualization of the rapid mobilization of recent water for single events. An iterative extension of the standard two-component hydrograph separation method is applied; this approach can be interpreted as a discretization of the catchment water and tracer mass balance along the event and pre-event time axis. Furthermore, the calculated event, recent, and pre-recent runoff components can be used to estimate time-varying backward travel time distributions. For the Alp catchment and its tributaries, a nivale runoff regime can be shown, in which the event water component generally displays its maximum (>32%) during August. The highest recent water fractions (50-59%) can be expected at the beginning of winter (December, January), whereas the lowest fractions (7-14%) were found at the end of autumn (November). In return, higher pre-recent water fractions can be found in the summer (July, 60-82%) and in the middle of autumn (October, 64-74%). The two tributaries expose an additional peak of pre-recent water in the snowmelt season (April, 47-62%), and at this time also, the lowest event water fractions (6-8%) can be expected. For the Alp catchment, the event component (29-32%) and recent water component (56%) clearly exceeded the pre-recent component (17-21%) in August and September after the month of July, which is characterized by relatively low precipitation, high evapotranspiration, and low soil moisture. This may be an important finding regarding the expected dryer summers in middle Europe in the near future.
Latar Belakang, Wewenang dan Pengisian Jabatan Hakim Mahkamah Konstitusi
Authors: Zikry Fahrul
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini membahas tentang latar belakang pembentukan, wewenang dan pengisian jabatan hakim mahkamah konstitusi, yang bertujuan agar pembaca dapat memahamai latar belakang pembentukan, wewenang dan pengisian jabatan hakim dari mahkamah konstitusi. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode pendekatan hukum normatif dan metode library research atau penelitian kepustakaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa latar belakang terbentuknya mahkamah konstitusi karena didorong oleh keinginan akan perlunya lembaga yang berwenang untuk menguji undang-undang terhadap undang-undang 1945. Berdasarkan kewenangan mahkamah konstitusi undang-undang dasar 1945 menempatkan 9 orang hakim yang bertugas menjalankan kewenangannya. Sembilan orang hakim mahkamah konstitusi tersebut, 3 orang dari DPR, 3 orang dari MA dan 3 orang dari Presiden.Kata kunci: mahkamah konstitusi; undang-undang; konstitusi.
Actions related to sustainable development objectives in the maritime port environment. Scoping review protocol.
Authors: Mendes Geruza Aparecida Capovilla , da Silva Beatriz Aparecida , Santos Giovanna Marcílio , Mendes Gustavo Duarte , Santos Elaine Marcílio , Martimbianco Ana Luiza Cabrera
Published: December 2023

Purpose: This scoping review will map and synthesize the evidence on barriers and facilitators in planning and adopting actions related to the SDG targets of the UN 2030 agenda in maritime ports worldwide.Methods: Scoping review planned to follow the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute Manual for scoping reviews and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses - extension for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR). A broad and sensitive literature search will be carried out using structured and non-structured databases and websites to find any primary or secondary study design regarding the strategies for planning and adopting actions and measures related to the SDG targets of the UN's 2030 agenda for maritime ports, considering internal aspects of port activity and external elements (such as shipping and marine transportation), as well as the population involved, including port workers and residents in the surroundings of the port complex.Two independent authors will carry out the study selection process and data extraction, and a third author will resolve any discrepancies in information. The results of the included studies will be presented qualitatively, using a narrative approach and in graphs and tables.
Loose and tight: Creative formation but rigid use of nominal compounds in conspiracist texts
Authors: Miani Alessandro , van der Plas Lonneke , Bangerter Adrian
Published: December 2023

Conspiracy theories (CTs) are spectacular narratives, widely spread, that pose societal threats. We test whether CTs might be linguistically creative products, which would facilitate their transmission and thereby account for their widespread popularity. We analyzed nominal compounds (e.g., mind control, carbon dioxide; N = 1,713,568) from a large corpus of conspiracist and mainstream texts matched by topic. In conspiracist texts, compounds showed greater originality, divergence, and sophistication, but they were used with lower frequency and were more often repeated in different contexts. This pattern suggests a creative aspect in the generation of compounds, coupled with a rigidity in their use. We interpret these findings as an effect of loosely defined conceptual boundaries among conspiracist writers, in conjunction with social functions like status or group signaling. Our findings not only contribute to the discourse on creativity in CTs but also provide insights into the communicative advantage of CTs.
Perspective Taking to Reduce Prejudice: The Venezuela-Colombia Migrant Crisis
Authors: Geisser Christopher , Bijlstra Gijsbert , Karremans Johan , Jimenez-Leal William
Published: December 2023

In 2019, mass immigration of Venezuelans to Colombia peaked, which for Colombian residents was accompanied by fear of potential conflicts and negative consequences. Given the lack of literature on the effectiveness of perspective taking in combatting discrimination in ongoing conflict situations, the present experiment (between-subjects design) investigated whether and how perspective taking affects Colombians’ (N = 254) levels of prejudice towards Venezuelan migrants. After manipulating perspective taking, the present research assessed participants’ levels of perspective taking, their empathy, trust, anxiety, and behavioral intentions towards as well as their evaluations of Venezuelans. The results showed that our manipulation was not effective in increasing perspective taking. However, in line with our preregistered hypotheses, self-reported levels of perspective taking were associated with more positive evaluations and behavioral intentions towards Venezuelan migrants. Furthermore, the findings provided some support for the role of empathy, trust, and anxiety as underlying mechanisms. Our study suggests that individual differences in perspective taking play a significant role in reducing prejudice towards out-group members, even in contexts of ongoing conflict. Yet, the current findings do raise doubt on the generalizability of previous experimental laboratory findings on perspective taking and prejudice. We discuss how knowledge on the mechanisms should help to improve perspective taking manipulations in future intergroup conflict intervention studies.
Exploring the Relationship between Dysfunctional Personality Traits with Metacognition and Confidence
Authors: Embon Iair , Gerbaudo María Agostina , Usaja Alejandro , Iorio Alberto , Barttfeld Pablo , Solovey Guillermo
Published: December 2023

The ability to assess one's own cognitive processes across different domains is known as metacognition. Although it has been hypothesized that people with certain personality disorders have trouble understanding their own mental states, its relationship with metacognition remains unclear. In an online study, 224 adult participants (average age=27.45; 63 males & 161 females) from the general population completed the Personality Inventory Disorders 5 (PID-5) for DSM-5 after completing a dot-density perceptual task. Participants reported their confidence levels on each trial. Using a bias-free metacognitive measure, we conducted several regression models to explore the relationship between metacognitive sensitivity and confidence with dysfunctional personality traits. We found evidence that Grandiosity, Perceptual Dysregulation, Restricted Affectivity, Separation Insecurity, Hostility, Impulsivity and Submissiveness dysfunctional personality facets are associated with confidence level. Moreover, Anxiousness and Emotional Lability showed connections with metacognitive sensitivity. These results support the idea of a potential link between metacognition and mental health in the context of a transdiagnostic framework for personality disorders.
Intestinal Parasitic Infections among School Going Children in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Authors: Oli Renisha , Katuwal Nikesh , Khadka Nirjala , Shrestha Manish , Neupane Mukesh , Angbuhang Khadga Bikram , Dumre Shyam Prakash , Adhikari Nabaraj
Published: December 2023

Objectives: In order to assess the Intestinal Parasitic infections from the School Going Children of Kathmandu Valley, this study analyzed the proportion of parasitic infection from the stool samples.
Methods: Stool samples were collected from two schools of Kathmandu and analyzed for the assessment of intestinal parasites from May to June, 2018. The assessment of intestinal parasites was performed by Direct Microscopy and Formol ether Sedimentation technique and Modified Ziehl-Neelsen Staining was performed for the confirmation of Coccidian parasites.
Results: The result is that out of 165 stool samples, intestinal parasites were detected in 28 (16.9%) samples and among them, 13 (46.4%) were protozoa and 15 (53.6%) were helminthes. A total of nine different parasites were recorded in the study. Among them, Taenia spp 5 (17.85%) for helminthes and G. lamblia 5 (17.85%) for protozoans was dominant and the least dominant organism for helminthes was H. diminuta (3.58%), for protozoans C. parvum (3.58%). Among the participants, more females were infected with intestinal parasite than male with majority from age group 13-15 years (23.1%). The distribution of parasites was higher among the students who drank water without treatment. Out of 28 intestinal parasites, 14/69 (20.3%) students showed the positive cases i.e. who drank water without treating followed by 13/70 (17.1%) students who filtered before drinking. The students who drank water after boiling 1/26 (3.8%) showed less distribution of parasites. The distribution of parasites was higher in the students who washed hands only with water on the basis of hand washing habits before eating i.e. 15/80 (18.7%). The distribution of parasites was higher among the students who bite their nail sometimes i.e. 15/76 (19.7%) as compared to the student who never bite their nail 13/89 (14.6%).
Conclusion: Intestinal parasite is still a major health problem among the school going children in Nepal. Therefore, the infection preventive measures and school health awareness activities should continue.
Multi Drug Resistance and Biofilm Production among Staphylococci Isolates from Clinical Samples at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal
Authors: Bhandari Niru , Tamang Basanta , Joshi Rajendra D , Shah Pradeep Kumar
Published: December 2023

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to determine multidrug resistance and biofilm production among Staphylococcus isolates from clinical samples at Nepal Armed Police Force Hospital, Kathmandu.
Methods: A hospital based cross sectional prospective study was conducted at Department of Microbiology, Nepal Armed Police Force Hospital, Balambu, Kathmandu from February to July 2022. A total of 1813 clinical samples were collected and processed in microbiology laboratory. Through cultural and biochemical analysis, Staphylococcus spp. were isolated and identified, and the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method was used to determine multidrug resistant among isolates. While the Tissue Culture Plate method was employed to detect Staphylococcus spp. that produce biofilm.
Results: Out of 1813 clinical samples, 304 (16.7%) exhibited bacterial growth; of these, 135 (44.4%) were Staphylococcus spp, among which 119 (88.1%) were S. aureus, 16 (11.8%) were coagulase negative Staphylococci (CONS) and 114 (84.4%) were MDR. Eighty-one (68.1%) of the 119 S. aureus isolates were methicillin resistant, and 11 (68.8%) of the 16 CONS were also resistant to the methicillin. Eighteen (13.3%) of the 135 Staphylococcus spp. were detected to be strong biofilm producers, 30 (22.2%) moderate, and 87 (64.4%) non or weak biofilm producers. Both biofilm producers and biofilm non-producers were found to be resistant against Ampicillin and Azithromycin.
Conclusion: The study reveals higher percentage of MDR among Staphylococcus spp, indicating the need to discourage self-medication, insufficient or over – medication. Moreover, the high rates of biofilm development in MDR Staphylococcus spp and MRSA underscores the need for monitoring of biofilm producers.
Microbiological and Physico-chemical Assessment of Drinking Water in Bharatpur Metropolis
Authors: Adhikari Sanjib , Rijal Komal Raj , Regmi Ramesh Sharma , Khadka Sujan , Ramtel Abhishek , Rai Sayaboon , Dhakal Ujjal , Kharel Sandip , Sharma Supriya , Ghimire Prakash , Sapkota Sanjeep
Published: December 2023

Objectives: To understand microbiological and physico-chemical quality of drinking water in Bharatpur metropolis.
Methods: In a cross-sectional study, a total of 500 water samples (200 Municipal-supplied tap water, 200 hand-pump water and 100 open-well water) were collected from Bharatpur and processed for the investigation of physico-chemical and microbiological parameters. Physico-chemical parameters were analyzed by using an ENPHO water kit. The pH, arsenic and free residual chlorine (FRC) values of all the samples were within Nepal Drinking Water Quality Standard (NDWQS) 2062, whereas the concentrations of total hardness, ammonia, iron and nitrite didn’t meet the recommended limit in some of the samples. For bacteriological testing, membrane filtration (MF) technique was employed.
Results: Out of the total 500 samples, 42.8% (214/500) were coliform positive. Open well water (57%) showed the highest prevalence of coliforms followed by hand-pump water (43.0%) and municipal tap water (35.5%). The occurrence of coliform in water was found to be associated with the proximity of latrines/cowsheds from the source of water (p<0.05). On antibiotic sensitivity testing (AST) of the coliforms, Gentamicin was the most effective antibiotic whilst Ampicillin was the least effective. A higher incidence of multi-drug resistant (MDR) isolates was observed with Citrobacter spp. 46.5% (60/129) followed by E. coli 11.4 % (7/61).
Conclusion: None of the Klebsiella spp. isolates were MDR. Regular monitoring of water quality parameters should be done by the concerned authorities and stakeholders of the Metropolis to ensure the quality of drinking water to the city-dwellers.
Transition Era, Exploring the Direction of Future Education: focusing on the analysis of the OECD2030 report and the UNESCO2050 report
Authors:   The Education Research Institute, Chung Yun Kyoung
Published: December 2023

This study aimed to explore the direction of future education. To this end, the direction of future education was explored, focusing on the analysis of OECD 2030 and UNESCO 2050 reports that envision the future of education. The research topic was the characteristics of the transition era and how education should be transformed accordingly. The research contents to explore this were compared and analyzed focusing on the educational purpose, vision for future education initiatives, and the emphasis of the curriculum to realize it among the two reports. The research method was literature analysis, which analyzes the future education report (primary data) and related data (secondary data). Two contents were analyzed in three criteria: educational goals directly related to the direction of future education, and the emphasis of the core vision (key words) curriculum for planning future education. The results of the study were as follows. First, it is assumed that changes in the transition era are now limited to the prosperity and growth of isolated individuals. Both reports would share this perception and explore beyond the success and prosperity of individual subjects in human and global understanding based on inter-relationships. Second, the OECD2030 concept of agency was complemented by the concept of co-agency, but it had limitations of neoliberal subject in that it imposes a lot of burden on individuals. The concept of common goods in UNESCO 2050 suggested the meaning of more active educational publicity by recognizing education as a right of everyone and emphasizing education in which everyone participates. Third, the curriculum of the transition era should emphasize balance and integration between the past and the future.
A Study on the Operation Status and Diagnosis of Teacher Quotes in the Local Education Offices
Authors:   The Education Research Institute, Lee Gil Jae , Lee Jung Mi , Shim Hyun Ki , Park Tae Yang
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to present an analysis and diagnosis model for reviewing the appropriateness of the teacher quota operation of the local education offices to improve the efficiency of teacher operation and to prepare a reasonable national-level teacher allocation plan. To this end, 21 detailed indicators (drafts), including basic quotas, appropriate size, future education, and appropriateness of supply and demand plans, were presented through analysis of the operation and diagnosis of teachers' quotas at the metropolitan and provincial offices of education. In addition, an analysis model was developed using the number of students and schools as predictors to analyze the adequacy of teacher quotas at the metropolitan and provincial offices of education. Using the regression coefficients derived from the analysis results, the expected and actual quotas for teachers by the metropolitan and provincial offices of education were compared to present changes in areas that under- and overcrowded teacher quotas, and proposed ways to utilize the analysis results. As a result of the study, first, it was necessary to upgrade the data management system related to the designation and index of analysis specialized institutions for the adequacy analysis and diagnosis of teacher quota allocation at the metropolitan and provincial offices of education, second, the introduction of a minimum teacher allocation system, and third, improvement of teacher allocation methods in overcrowded classrooms or new schools, and finally, transparency of teacher allocation standards and methods by metropolitan and provincial offices of education.
An Innovative Multi-Probe Tomographic Atomic Force Microscope for Materials Research and Failure Analysis
Authors: Sharma D. , Tedaldi M. , Hole Patrick , Humphris A.D.L. , Wouters L. , Hantschel T. , Celano U.
Published: December 2023

This article describes recent advancements in multi-probe sensing schemes and development of a tomographic atomic force microscopy tool for materials research and failure analysis.
Donación de óvulos posterior a detorsión de ovario isquémico por pedículo torcido debido a quiste paratubárico
Authors: Rojas-Ruiz Juan C. , Salazar-Cuba Xanadu , Ángeles-Reyes Robert P.
Published: December 2023

La torsión anexial es secundaria a quistes ováricos generalmente benignos. La cirugíahabitual es la salpingooferectomía. Sin embargo, para mantener la función ováricase recomienda una cirugía mínimamente invasiva con detorsión y conservación delovario independientemente de su apariencia. Presentamos el caso de una mujer de19 años con diagnóstico de quiste a pedículo torcido, a quien se realizó detorsiónlaparoscópica del pedículo torcido y exéresis del quiste paratubárico con preservaciónde ovario, a pesar del aspecto isquémico. La paciente presentó evolución favorabley participó en un programa de ovodonación, obteniéndose ovocitos del ovario antesafectado en cantidad y calidad similar al ovario no afectado. La detorsión ováricalaparoscópica y conservación del ovario comprometido independientemente de suapariencia es un procedimiento seguro y eficaz para preservar la fertilidad.
Primer caso comunicado en el Perú de cabestrillo de fascia lata en incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo
Authors: Salazar Rengifo Orlando , Rojas Ruiz Juan Carlos
Published: December 2023

La incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo es frecuente en las mujeres desde la adultezmedia. La técnica más frecuente para tratar estos casos es el cabestrillo sintético.Sin embargo, el cabestrillo autólogo tiene buenos resultados comparables con elmaterial sintético en los diversos estudios publicados. Presentamos un caso tratadocon cabestrillo de fascia lata, describiendo la técnica y evolución.
Fulcro cardíaco de Trainini en el corazón fetal
Authors: Sosa Olavarría Alberto , Martí Peña Arturo , Martínez M Artemio , Zambrana Camacho Jorge , Ulloa Virgen Jesús , Zurita Peralta Jesús , Alcedo Alexander , Pérez-Canto CH Gonzalo , Vázquez Esteban , Antúnez- Montes Omar Yassef , Moncayo Roberto , Belgoff Sergio
Published: December 2023

Objetivo. Demostrar mediante la disección de piezas anatómicas y de imágenesultrasonográficas prenatales del corazón fetal la presencia del fulcro cardíaco comoestructura de fijación que sirve de soporte a la banda miocárdica helicoidal. Materialy métodos. Se disecaron 6 corazones de fetos entre las 20 y 24 semanas de edadgestacional productos de abortos espontáneos, logrando encontrar el fulcro cardíacoen la proximidad de la aorta y conexiones con fibras miocárdicas. En 50 embarazossimples con fetos entre las 18 y 37 semanas de gestación, mediante ultrasonografíacardíaca fetal se obtuvieron las modalidades 2D, Doppler, color y tridimensión, STIC,HD Flow y speckle tracking, imágenes, medidas del fulcro y su cinética. Resultados.Con la estrategia descrita se identificó y demostró la presencia del fulcro cardíacoo palanca miocárdica, estableciendo sus características anatómicas, conexionescon fibras miocárdicas del asa cardíaca y la biometría según la edad gestacional.Se formula una hipótesis sobre la biomecánica o cinética del fulcro durante el ciclocardíaco. Conclusiones. Para que el corazón cumpla su función de bomba aspirantee impelente debe poseer un punto de apoyo, una palanca o fulcro, que constituyeuna especie de unidad músculo-tendinosa. Dicha palanca presenta desplazamientosmixtos durante la torsión y detorsión del miocardio. Sus diámetros aumentanprogresivamente a medida que avanza la gestación.
La alfabetización mediática, vacuna ante la desinformación en la era de las TRIC
Authors: Marta-Lazo Carmen
Published: December 2023

En la era de las Tecnologías de la Relación, la Información y la Comunicación, bautizadas con el acrónimo TRIC, se ha producido una gran revolución en términos de cantidad y calidad informativa. La oferta ciclópea de contenidos provoca sobresaturación, un empacho de impactos constantes creados por millones de fuentes, que genera un gran volumen de contaminación informativa. La vorágine y celeridad en los ritmos con los que circulan los mensajes provoca desenfreno en usos y consumos, al tiempo que redunda en el procesamiento de la información mediante atajos cognitivos que impiden analizar y profundizar en el sentido de los mensajes. La desinformación es una pandemia para la que la sociedad no está preparada y es necesario atenderla, pues supone uno de los grandes peligros para la desestabilización ciudadana, pone en amenaza las libertades públicas y la democracia. La alfabetización mediática es la fórmula para dotar de los mecanismos de defensa ante esta enfermedad social en mayúsculas. Saber filtrar la información y contrastar fuentes es necesario para despertar la crítica en la retina. Al mismo tiempo, es necesario que los ciudadanos y ciudadanas como agentes creadores de mensajes sean conscientes de la trascendencia que tienen los contenidos que emiten y sepan medir el posible impacto de aquello que producen, asumiendo la autoría con criterio y responsabilidad.
CHARACTERISTICS OF NON-PUBLIC SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES THAT DEMAND AUDIT SERVICES: EVIDENCE FROM TURKEY
Authors: ŞAMİL Serhat , UZAY Şaban
Published: December 2023

The necessity and scope of mandatory audit is an issue discussed alongside benefit-cost evaluations. The characteristics of companies demanding audits are noteworthy in this respect. This study aims to contribute to the discussions on audit demand and mandatory audit, with evidence from Turkey. A non-experimental research approach is employed to identify the distinctive characteristics of SMEs that demand audit. Evidence supporting previous studies is obtained on the relationship between audit demand and size, financing relationships and ownership structure. Furthermore, the results also significantly support the hypothesized association between audit demand and internationalization, R&D, and legal system perception.
Dikgen Olmayan Çoklu Erişimde Aşağı Yönlü Kaynak Tahsisi
Authors: KÜÇÜKYILMAZ Caner , HACİOGLU Gokce
Published: December 2023

Dikgen Olmayan Çoklu Erişim (NOMA) sisteminde Kaynak Tahsisi, Kullanıcı Eşleştirme ve Güç Tahsisi olmak üzere iki başlık altında incelenir. Kaynak tahsisi, Kullanıcı Eşleştirme ve Güç Tahsisinin birlikte uygulanması ile gerçekleştirilir. Kullanıcı Eşleştirme ile hücredeki kullanıcılar birden fazla gruba ayrılır ve her grup için NOMA uygulanır. Bu çalışmada, her biri, iki kullanıcıdan oluşan gruplar için güç alanında kaynak tahsisi yapılmıştır. Kullanıcıları eşleştirmek için Rastgele Eşleştirme, Optimal Kullanıcı Eşleştirme ve Uyarlanabilir Kullanıcı Eşleştirme algoritmaları kullanılmıştır. Kullanılan kullanıcı eşleştirme algoritmaları sonrası oluşan gruplar içerisinde güç tahsisi yapılmıştır. Güç tahsisi, meta-sezgisel optimizasyon algoritmalarından biri olan Parçacık Sürü Optimizasyon algoritması kullanılarak yapılmıştır. Ardından, literatürde sıkça kullanılan Kanal Durum Bilgisi (CSI) tabanlı güç tahsisi yöntemi kullanılarak oluşturulan sonuçlar, Parçacık Sürü Optimizasyonu algoritmasına dayalı güç tahsisi yöntemi ile oluşturulan sonuçlar ile karşılaştırılmıştır. Son olarak, kullanılan tüm bu yöntemler ile yapılan kaynak tahsisi sonucu oluşturulan veri hızları, geleneksel Dikgen Çoklu Erişim ile oluşturulan veri hızları ile karşılaştırılmıştır ve üstünlüğü ortaya konulmuştur. Çalışma kapsamında kullanıcıların optimal bir eşleşme ile gruplandırılması ve sistemin toplam veri hızının arttırılması hedeflenmiştir.
Kanser Tedavisinde Mikrodalga Ablasyon İçin Optimum Parametrelerin Belirlenmesi
Authors: KAVAK YÜRÜK Reyyan
Published: December 2023

Son yıllarda kanserli hücrelerin ve tümörlerin tedavisinde kullanılan mikrodalga ablasyon, mikrodalgalar tarafından üretilen ısının kullanıldığı invaziv bir termal terapi türüdür. Bu çalışmada ablasyon tedavisinde kontrolün sağlanması için doku hasarı boyutlarının teorik olarak elde edilmesi hedeflenmiştir. Doku özellikleri, frekans, çıkış gücü, uygulama süresi parametrelerinin etkisinin analiz edilmesi ve bunlar arasındaki ilişkinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada karaciğer, akciğer ve böbrek dokularına uygulanan elektromanyetik alan maruziyeti COMSOL Multiphysics programı ile modellenmiş, numerik analiz yöntemi kullanılarak özgül soğurma oranı (SAR), sıcaklık dağılımı ve dokular üzerindeki hasar düzeyi hesaplanmıştır. Sıcaklık gradyanını elde etmek için biyo-ısı ve elektromanyetik denklemler ve üç boyutlu sonlu elemanlar yöntemi (FEM) kullanılmıştır. Sayısal analiz sonuçları sıcaklık dağılımı, SAR ve lezyon boyutları olarak verilmiştir. Dokuya ait yapısal farklılıkların önemli bir etken olduğu ve ablasyon bölgesi boyutlarının elde edilen sıcaklığın yanı sıra frekans, giriş gücü ve uygulama süresiyle doğru orantılı olarak arttığı bulunmuştur. İstenilen şekil ve boyutta ablasyon elde edilmesi için parametrelerin optimizasyonu gereklidir. Simülasyon çıktılarında 2450 MHz frekans ve 10 W çıkış gücündeki 10 dakikalık ablasyondan sonra karaciğer, akciğer ve böbrek için yaklaşık pıhtılaşma uzunlukları sırasıyla 4,5 cm, 4 cm ve 2,5 cm; pıhtılaşma çapları ise sırasıyla 1,5 cm, 0,8 cm ve 0,6 cm olarak belirlenmiştir.