bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Synergistic Impact of 'Bioceramic Resonance and Photoluminescence' with Visual/Auditory Thematic Stimulation System: Evaluating Effects on Body, Emotion, Perception and Consciousness Assessment (Preprint)
Authors: leung Yu-Chen
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

This study explores the integration of 'Bioceramic Resonance and Photoluminescence' (BR&PLB) with a Visual/Auditory Thematic Stimulation System (VASS) to address stress, mental imbalances, and altered states.

OBJECTIVE

Against Taiwan's evolving economic landscape, conventional medical systems often struggle to address health complexities.

METHODS

The material and methods section elucidates BIOCERAMIC technology's biophysical effects and PLB development, highlighting VASS's use with thematic stimuli for enhancement. Twenty-five participants, aged 18 to 80, sought relief from pain, emotional distress, or desired self-awareness.

RESULTS

The experimental protocol involved BR&PLB with VASS exposure, assessing improvements in physical, emotional, and consciousness states. Statistical analyses revealed reductions in pain and anxiety, with consciousness level increases post-exposure.

CONCLUSIONS

Discussion integrates prior research, emphasizing technology's impact on altered consciousness and therapeutic potential for mental health. Insights from emotional problems, drug withdrawal, and extrasensory perception studies add to understanding. Comparisons with virtual reality studies highlight BR&PLB and VASS integration advantages. This approach shows promise for reducing pain, stress, anxiety, and enhancing consciousness levels, though further research is needed for validation. Combining BR&PLB with VASS could be a significant pathway to overall well-being.
The integration of BR&PLB with VASS demonstrates stress reduction, anxiety alleviation, and heightened consciousness levels. This approach emerges as a valuable intervention for comprehensive well-being, requiring larger-scale studies for validation. The exploration positions it as a noteworthy pathway in holistic well-being pursuit. Considered within the ‘States of Consciousness Questionnaire’ framework, the integrated approach facilitates physical improvement, emotional well-being, and nuanced consciousness shifts, offering a holistic perspective and emphasizing multifaceted benefits.

CLINICALTRIAL

The study protocol received approval from the Human Subjects Committee (approval no.: TYGH111092) of Taoyuan General Hospital
"Integrating Artificial Intelligence Ethics Education into the Undergraduate Medical Curriculum - a Scoping Review." (Preprint)
Authors: Micallef Grimaud Lisa , Gathu Catherine
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an integral and revolutionary role in various facets of medicine. Clinical proficiency and ethical competency are deeply interlinked and a reform in the undergraduate medical curriculum to integrate AI ethics is imperative to equip medical students with the confidence and essential competencies to ensure the safe and ethical use of AI tools.

OBJECTIVE

This scoping review aimed to map the key concepts related to the integration of AI ethics into the undergraduate medical curriculum, including the rationale for curricular reform, recommended strategies, and challenges involved, whilst identifying gaps in the literature.

METHODS

The method employed was based on Arksey and O’Malley’s framework for scoping reviews. A literature search was conducted using well-established search engines and the grey literature was also searched. Articles were screened and selected according to eligibility criteria, which included reviews in the English language published between 2013 and 2023. Data was extracted using an iterative process, followed by thematic analysis.

RESULTS

Most reviews addressed the importance of AI ethics integration in medical education, simultaneously highlighting the current gap in the curriculum. Curricular reform was addressed in several reviews as were pedagogical considerations, most reviews favouring the longitudinal integration of AI ethics. Finally, many reviews addressed the challenges and barriers that such curricular reform faces.

CONCLUSIONS

The concept of medical professionalism needs to encompass the ethical implications of AI. Whilst many studies defined the desired competencies related to AI ethics in the curriculum, there is a need for a structured, validated framework, supported by high quality research. There is a paucity in the literature with regards to identification of learning outcomes as well as assessment and accreditation procedures, which also need to adapt. Overcoming the challenges facing curricular change requires the engagement and commitment of all stakeholders, with medical students also playing a role in this reform.
Regulación económica e impacto ambiental de la gran minería cuprífera en el desarrollo de Perú
Authors: Coayla Coayla Edelina , Romero Carrion Violeta L. , Bedón Soria Ysabel Teófila
Published: February 2024

En esta investigación se analiza el avance de la regulación económica e impacto ambiental de las concesiones cupríferas de la gran minería, para ello se utiliza la metodología expo facto y correlacional. Se encontró que la gran minería aporta 94% de la producción anual de cobre peruano, las exportaciones de cobre de la gran minería y la renta minera están positivamente correlacionadas (2000-2019). Ante la contaminación del agua, aire, tierras agrícolas y vulneración de los derechos colectivos de los pobladores en los territorios mineros en Perú, es necesario implementar una regulación minera integral con participación ciudadana e inserción al desarrollo sustentable.
The Influence of Teaching Management on Academic Challenge and Academic Achievement of College Students—Take the School of Economics and Management as an Example
Authors: Chongchong Yang
Published: February 2024

Teaching management is one of the important means for the university to manage the students, it has an important impact on the academic challenge and academic performance of college students. This paper takes the School of Economics and Management as an example, through the analysis of teaching management, discusses the specific impact of teaching management on college students’ academic challenges and academic results, and puts forward the corresponding improvement measures.
A Study of the Instructional Objectives of Key Competencies in Secondary School History Curriculum—A Reflection Based on the Taxonomy of Educational Objectives
Authors: Zhao Yueyue , Tan Jie
Published: February 2024

Instructional objectives indicate the outcomes teachers want students to achieve. Objectives Taxonomy can enhance the precision of educational objectives, thereby providing better guidance for teacher instruction and student learning. This study presents the development and evolution of educational objectives in China and analyzes the influential international frameworks for taxonomy one- dimensional and two-dimensional educational objectives. Through these analyses, the study reflects on the main problems of secondary school history instructional objectives statements and summarizes some insights of educational objectives taxonomy to guide history instructional objectives statements.
Aquaporins in GtoPdb v.2023.3
Authors: Bill Roslyn M. , Conner Alex C. , Kitchen Philip , Salman Mootaz
Published: February 2024

Aquaporins and aquaglyceroporins are membrane channels that allow the permeation of water and certain other small solutes across the cell membrane, or in the case of AQP6, AQP11 and AQP12A, intracellular membranes, such as vesicles and the endoplasmic reticulum membrane [16]. Since the isolation and cloning of the first aquaporin (AQP1) [20], 12 additional mammalian members of the family have been identified, although little is known about the functional properties of one of these (AQP12A; Q8IXF9) and it is thus not tabulated. The other 12 aquaporins can be broadly divided into three families: orthodox aquaporins (AQP0,-1,-2,-4,-5, -6 and -8) permeable mainly to water, but for some additional solutes [4]; aquaglyceroporins (AQP3,-7 -9 and -10), additionally permeable to glycerol and for some isoforms urea [14], and superaquaporins (AQP11 and 12) located within cells [12]. Some aquaporins also conduct ammonia and/or H2O2 giving rise to the terms 'ammoniaporins' ('aquaammoniaporins') and 'peroxiporins', respectively. Aquaporins are impermeable to protons and other inorganic and organic cations, with the possible exception of AQP1, although this is controversial [14]. One or more members of this family of proteins have been found to be expressed in almost all tissues of the body [reviewed in Yang (2017) [26]]. AQPs are involved in numerous processes that include systemic water homeostasis, adipocyte metabolism, brain oedema, cell migration and fluid secretion by epithelia. Loss of function mutations of some human AQPs, or their disruption by autoantibodies further underscore their importance [reviewed by Verkman et al. (2014) [23], Kitchen et al. (2105) [14]]. Functional AQPs exist as homotetramers that are the water conducting units wherein individual AQP subunits (each a protomer) have six TM helices and two half helices that constitute a seventh 'pseudotransmembrane domain' that surrounds a narrow water conducting channel [16]. In addition to the four pores contributed by the protomers, an additional hydrophobic pore exists within the center of the complex [16] that may mediate the transport through AQP1. Although numerous small molecule inhibitors of aquaporins, particularly APQ1, have been reported primarily from Xenopus oocyte swelling assays, the activity of most has subsequently been disputed upon retesting using assays of water transport that are less prone to various artifacts [5] and they are therefore excluded from the tables [see Tradtrantip et al. (2017) [22] for a review].
5-HT3 receptors in GtoPdb v.2023.3
Authors: Barnes Nicholas M. , Hales Tim G. , Lummis Sarah C. R. , Niesler Beate , Peters John A.
Published: February 2024

The 5-HT3 receptor (nomenclature as agreed by the NC-IUPHAR Subcommittee on 5-Hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptors [69]) is a ligand-gated ion channel of the Cys-loop family that includes the zinc-activated channels, nicotinic acetylcholine, GABAA and strychnine-sensitive glycine receptors. The receptor exists as a pentamer of 4 transmembrane (TM) subunits that form an intrinsic cation selective channel [7]. Five human 5-HT3 receptor subunits have been cloned and homo-oligomeric assemblies of 5-HT3A and hetero-oligomeric assemblies of 5-HT3A and 5-HT3B subunits have been characterised in detail. The 5-HT3C (HTR3C, Q8WXA8), 5-HT3D (HTR3D, Q70Z44) and 5-HT3E (HTR3E, A5X5Y0) subunits [86, 125], like the 5-HT3B subunit, do not form functional homomers, but are reported to assemble with the 5-HT3A subunit to influence its functional expression rather than pharmacological profile [127, 66, 161]. 5-HT3A, -C, -D, and -E subunits also interact with the chaperone RIC-3 which predominantly enhances the surface expression of homomeric 5-HT3A receptor [161]. The co-expression of 5-HT3A and 5-HT3C-E subunits has been demonstrated in human colon [85]. A recombinant hetero-oligomeric 5-HT3AB receptor has been reported to contain two copies of the 5-HT3A subunit and three copies of the 5-HT3B subunit in the order B-B-A-B-A [9], but this is inconsistent with recent reports which show at least one A-A interface [99, 154]. The 5-HT3B subunit imparts distinctive biophysical properties upon hetero-oligomeric 5-HT3AB versus homo-oligomeric 5-HT3A recombinant receptors [35, 44, 59, 88, 143, 132, 82], influences the potency of channel blockers, but generally has only a modest effect upon the apparent affinity of agonists, or the affinity of antagonists ([19], but see [44, 33, 38]) which may be explained by the orthosteric binding site residing at an interface formed between 5-HT3A subunits [99, 154]. However, 5-HT3A and 5-HT3AB receptors differ in their allosteric regulation by some general anaesthetic agents, small alcohols and indoles [142, 139, 73]. The potential diversity of 5-HT3 receptors is increased by alternative splicing of the genes HTR3A and HTR3E [67, 21, 127, 126, 123]. In addition, the use of tissue-specific promoters driving expression from different transcriptional start sites has been reported for the HTR3A, HTR3B, HTR3D and HTR3E genes, which could result in 5-HT3 subunits harbouring different N-termini [156, 82, 123]. To date, inclusion of the 5-HT3A subunit appears imperative for 5-HT3 receptor function.
COVID-19 y Trabajo Decente
Authors: Ruiz y Durán Clemente , Sánchez Gómez Joaquin
Published: February 2024

Con la llegada de la COVID-19 a México en febrero del 2020, el Gobierno Federal implementó la Jornada Nacional de Sana Distancia, programa a través del cual las autoridades iniciaron un largo periodo de confinamiento, que causó severos daños al mercado laboral mexicano. Este cierre tan prolongado puso a una gran cantidad de empresas en situación de vulnerabilidad, provocando una gran pérdida de empleos formales entre marzo y junio del 2020, lo que tuvo efectos negativos sobre toda la economía, afectando la producción, la inversión, y trajo como consecuencia una drástica disminución del consumo.
Desaceleración económica y su impacto en la productividad y salarios en México de frente a la COVID-19
Authors: Basilio Morales Eufemia
Published: February 2024

En México, el Estado y la política fiscal jugaron un papel fundamental en la estrategia de crecimiento económico, en la época de desarrollo estabilizador, hasta finales de la década de 1970. Bajo una estructura financiera regulada, el gasto público se convirtió en el factor determinante y dinámico del proceso de industrialización que se inició a mediados de la década de 1930. Resultado de ello fue el crecimiento sostenido del producto, acompañado de estabilidad financiera, cambiaria y de precios.
Los ahorros del imperio. Los fondos de comunidad de los pueblos de indios: El Salvador, 1776-1808
Authors: Herrera Mena Sajid Alfredo
Published: February 2024

Este libro busca mostrar una de las formas en las que se han llevado a cabo y ejerci­do las relaciones entre los imperios y sus colonias. A partir de un caso de la Audiencia de Guatemala, en concreto de las provincias de San Salvador y Sonsonate (actual República de El Salvador), se muestra cómo, entre 1776 y 1808, la Corona española dispuso de normativas y de mecanismos para controlar y administrar los fondos de comunidad de los pueblos de indios. De acuerdo con su dis­curso ilustrado, La Corona pretendía evitar el des­pilfarro que los cabildos y sus pueblos hacían con dichos fondos para destinarlos a la castellaniza­ción de los indios, en el marco de su proyecto im­perial de una sociedad comercial. Sin embargo, las prioridades de la Corona se impusieron y se focalizaron en la guerra y el crédito, por lo que los fondos de comunidad terminaron convirtiéndose en su caja chica de ahorros.
Statistical process control and PDCA for quality improvement in the mexican automotive industry
Authors: Pérez Vicente Hugo Alexer , Ruiz Morales Mariana , Torres Bermúdez Erick Guillermo , Velasco Álvarez Jonás
Published: February 2024

Despite the advancements witnessed in the realm of quality improvement, Statistical Process Control (SPC) perseveres as a universally embraced and extensively employed tool within manufacturing companies across the globe. This enduring popularity can be attributed to its adherence to the time-tested principles established by Shewhart, which have withstood the test of time since their inception in 1924. Over the years, SPC has consistently proven its efficacy in optimizing manufacturing processes, enhancing product quality, and fostering continuous improvement initiatives. Quality is an utmost necessity in the automotive industry, which ranks as the 3rd most significant industry in Mexico and the 5th globally in terms of volume and transactional activity. This research focuses on a successful real case study that demonstrates the enhancement of capability in a critical machining operation within an automotive plant located in Mexico, specifically dedicated to truck engine remanufacturing. This improvement was achieved through the analysis of x̅ and R control charts, followed by the implementation of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle. The results obtained were derived from a comparative analysis of data from two distinct time periods in the machining process of bushing diameters. This analysis revealed a significant increase in process capacity, with a 13.08% improvement in the Process Capability Index (Cpk) and a 17.2% enhancement in the Process Performance Index (Ppk). The decrease in expected out-of-specification parts showed a remarkable improvement of 72.7%. Additionally, there was an enhancement in process variability, with a notable 8.33% reduction in the mean range. The significance of this research lies in its empirical identification of gaps and opportunities within the realms of quality assurance and quality control, utilizing methodologies for quality improvement. By uncovering these gaps and opportunities, this study provides valuable insights that can guide future efforts to enhance quality practices and drive continuous improvement in the field.
Application of First Order differential Equations in R L Circuits
Authors: Shende Sunilkumar Kuwarlal
Published: February 2024

Abstract: The application of first order differential equation in Growth and Decay problems will study the method of variable separable and the model of Malthus (Malthusian population model), where we use the methods to find the solution to the population problems which are of use in mathematics, physics and biology especially in dealing with problems involving growth and decay problems that requires the use of Malthus model. Differential equations are fundamental importance in engineering mathematics because any physical laws and relations appear mathematically in the form of such equations. In this paper we discussed about first order linear homogeneous equations, first order linear non homogeneous equations and the application of first order differential equation in electrical circuits
An Overview on Intuitionistic Fuzzy Multi-Hypergroup
Authors: S Saridha
Published: February 2024

Abstract: The major goal of this work is to introduce the Intuitionistic Fuzzy Multi-Hypergroup and to introduce non membership on multihyper group to provide new path way in the field of hypergroup.
Minimizing the Formation of Thermal Residual Stresses of the Elasto-Plastic Zone in Functionally Graded Materials
Authors: Khouja Farag A.
Published: February 2024

Abstract: Functionally graded materials (FGM’s) are advanced composites consisting of two or more materials whose composition and structure changes gradually over the volume, leading to gradual change in its property. Typically one component is a ceramic, while the other is metal or metal alloy. In common embodiments, the composition can change gradually from all ceramic on one side to all metal on the other side, the ceramic contributing high resistance to temperature with the metal contributing high ductility. It’s a way to incorporate favorable properties of two materials into different locations of a single structure. In ideal cases the composition changes gradually but for manufacturing reasons, the changes occurs in homogeneous layers. The boundaries between the layers cause thermal residual stresses to arise, especially during material processing and in cases of cyclic loading. These thermal residual stresses are a result of differences in the thermal expansion coefficient of the varying compositions of materials. Thermal residual stresses may lead to cracking and ultimate failure of FGM’s. This study investigates the formation of thermal residual stresses for a Nickel-Alumina Ni-Al₂O₃ FGM. The Ni-Al₂O₃ system is chosen because it is one of the most common systems used in practice. This work explores the formation, impact and minimization of thermal residual stresses for a number of practical conditions that may arise during processing. All relevant properties are calculated using the rule of mixture equations. Abaqus, a non-linear FEA solver, is used for all the simulation work.
The Role of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in Bolstering Entrepreneurship within the Rural Economy
Authors: Murmu Shashi Shekhar
Published: February 2024

Abstract: This research investigates the significant role of India's Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in stimulating entrepreneurship within the rural economy. Established by the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), KVIC acts as a key player in promoting and developing both khadi (hand-spun and hand-woven cloth) and village industries in rural regions. Through a thorough analysis of KVIC's initiatives and their resulting impact, this study aims to clarify the commission's contribution to creating jobs. To achieve this, the research utilizes secondary data from the annual reports of MSMEs between 2018-19 and 2022-23. By employing correlation and regression analyses, the research examines the influence of Khadi and village industries on generating employment opportunities.
Financial Ratios and Stock Prices: Unraveling the Dynamics in Indonesia's Industrial and Consumer Staples Sectors
Authors: Tasyahadul Fadlatil Laili
Published: February 2024

Purpose: This study examines the effect of financial ratios consisting of ROA, ROE, CR, PER and EPS on stock prices.
Methodology/approach: The data analysis technique used is descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression analysis.
Findings: The results of this study indicate that ROE, PER, and EPS have a significant positive effect on stock prices. While the ROA and CR variables do not have a partial effect on stock prices.
Practical implications: To understanding the impact of financial ratios on stock prices provides valuable insights into investment strategies. Investors can use the findings to make informed decisions to maximize potential returns.
Originality/value: The originality and value of this study lie in its comprehensive analysis of financial ratios (ROA, ROE, CR, PER, and EPS) and their specific impact on stock prices. The study's focus on the Industrial and Consumer Staples sectors in Indonesia during 2017-2021 adds unique insights.
PENDEKATAN SELEKSI GENOMIK DALAM MENDUKUNG PROGRAM PEMULIAAN KELAPA SAWIT
Authors: Rachman Fathur , Sujadi Sujadi , Adriwan Siregar Heri , Yenni Yurna
Published: February 2024

Kelapa sawit merupakan salah satu tanaman penghasil minyak nabati terbesar di dunia. Produktivitas yang tinggi pada kelapa sawit tidak lepas dari peran penyediaan bahan tanaman unggul yang dilakukan melalui program pemuliaan kelapa sawit dengan skema reciprocal recurrent selection (RRS). Akan tetapi, skema tersebut memiliki kelemahan dalam hal siklus waktu yang lama dan intensitas seleksi yang rendah. Perkembangan teknologi molekuler yang masif melalui seleksi genomik dapat mengatasi permasalahan tersebut. Beberapa faktor pertimbangan yang harus diperhatikan dalam mengadopsi pendekatan seleksi genomik antara lain karakteristik dari sifat yang akan diperbaiki, tipe dan jumlah marka molekuler, ukuran dan keterkaitan populasi pelatihan dan pengujian, serta model statistik yang akan digunakan. Penelitian mengenai adopsi seleksi genomik pada kelapa sawit telah dilakukan untuk menjawab permasalahan yang ada. Pada program pemuliaan kelapa sawit, seleksi genomik berhasil memberikan efisiensi biaya yang baik (26%-65%) dan mempercepat siklus hingga 35%. Selain itu, permasalahan intensitas seleksi yang rendah pada RRS juga dapat diatasi melalui strategi pra-seleksi genomik.
PENERAPAN MODEL LINIER CAMPURAN UNTUK ANALISIS DATA PADA PROGRAM PEMULIAAN KELAPA SAWIT
Authors: Ningsih Tri , Adriwan Siregar Heri , Yenni Yurna
Published: February 2024

Program pemuliaan kelapa sawit untuk menghasilkan varietas unggul membutuhkan analisis statistik yang efektif. Model Linier Campuran atau Mixed Linear Model (MLM) merupakan pendekatan yang populer untuk menganalisis data pemuliaan. Tulisan ini membahas pentingnya analisis model linier campuran dalam pemuliaan kelapa sawit dan bagaimana metode ini dapat mengatasi kendala dalam pengujian pemuliaan di lapangan. MLM memungkinkan pemodelan efek tetap dan efek acak, mengakomodasi data yang tidak seimbang, serta mengintegrasikan informasi kekerabatan. Selain itu, model ini dapat menangani data yang berkorelasi dan memberikan estimasi yang lebih akurat dan efisien. Implementasi model linier campuran pada resolvable design dan analisis GxE memberikan hasil yang kuat dan dapat diandalkan dalam seleksi varietas kelapa sawit unggul. Dengan menggunakan metode Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP), data pemuliaan kelapa sawit dapat diolah dengan baik untuk menduga parameter genetik dan memprediksi nilai pemuliaan meskipun data yang digunakan “berantakan“. Penerapan analisis model linier campuran dalam pemuliaan kelapa sawit dapat menjadi alat bantu untuk meningkatkan efisiensi dan keberhasilan percobaan pemuliaan kelapa sawit dalam menghasilkan varietas unggul yang berkelanjutan.
KEJADIAN PENYAKIT BUSUK PANGKAL BATANG PADA TANAMAN KELAPA SAWIT MENJELANG TANAM ULANG DI SUMATRA UTARA BAGIAN BARAT
Authors: Wijayanti Eka , Eko Prasetyo Agus , Priwiratama Hari , Ahmad Perdana Rozziansha Tjut , Dewantara Eris Deden , Sri Mulyatni Agustin , Fadia Lubis Anastasya , Putri Rambe Saidah
Published: February 2024

Sumatra Utara merupakan salah satu penghasil kelapa sawit (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) dengan produktivitas yang tinggi di Indonesia. Penyakit utama yang menjadi kendala dalam budidaya kelapa sawit di Sumatra Utara adalah penyakit busuk pangkal batang (BPB) yang disebabkan oleh Ganoderma boninense. Informasi mengenai tingkat kejadian penyakit BPB pada tanaman remaja hingga renta di lapangan diperlukan untuk mengetahui strategi pengendalian yang tepat serta mencegah penyebaran penyakit BPB. Sensus kejadian penyakit dilakukan pada 25 kebun di delapan Kabupaten di Sumatra Utara pada tahun 2021 hingga 2023. Hasil pengamatan menunjukkan bahwa kejadian penyakit BPB termasuk ke dalam kategori sedang hingga sangat berat. Secara umum, kejadian penyakit yang tinggi terjadi pada areal generasi II dan III. Kejadian penyakit BPB tertinggi terjadi pada areal generasi II di Kecamatan Jawa Maraja Bah Jambi, Kabupaten Simalungun sebesar 86,9%. Sejarah penggunaan lahan juga mempengaruhi kejadian penyakit BPB. Kejadian penyakit BPB lebih tinggi pada areal ex kelapa sawit dibandingkan dengan areal hasil konversi dari kakao dan karet, dengan rerata kejadian penyakit sebesar 48,29%, 23,55%, dan 20,15% secara berurutan. Pada lokasi generasi II dan III, kejadian penyakit BPB yang berat sudah terjadi pada tanaman remaja hingga dewasa, sehingga kegiatan tanam ulang mengalami percepatan. Kasus paling ekstrem terjadi di Kabupaten Asahan yang menyebabkan penanaman ulang harus dilakukan pada kategori tanaman remaja berumur 9 tahun.
INTENSITAS SERANGAN TIKUS DI PERKEBUNAN KELAPA SAWIT: STUDI KASUS DI KABUPATEN TANJUNG JABUNG TIMUR, JAMBI
Authors: Rizqy Gunawan Theo , Gama Pradana Mahardika , Achmad Yusup Ciptadi , Ahmad Perdana Rozziansha Tjut , Priwiratama Hari , Eko Prasetyo Agus
Published: February 2024

Serangan hama tikus menjadi salah satu masalah serius di perkebunan kelapa sawit. Gejala serangan berupa bekas keratan pada tandan buah dan bunga jantan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menghitung intensitas serangan tikus pada perkebunan kelapa sawit di Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Timur, Jambi. Penelitian dilakukan di perkebunan kelapa sawit pada umur tanaman 9, 10, 11, 13, dan 14 tahun. Skoring gejala serangan dilakukan pada setiap tanaman sampel untuk menghitung intensitas serangan pada setiap ulangan. Bekas keratan tikus ditemukan pada bunga jantan setelah antesis dan tandan buah. Intensitas serangan cenderung lebih tinggi pada tanaman muda, dimana tanaman berumur 10 tahun memiliki rerata intensitas serangan sebesar 8.56% (sedang), dibandingkan dengan tanaman berumur 14 tahun sebesar 1.85% (ringan). Serangan pada tandan buah memberikan dampak secara langsung pada produktivitas. Sedangkan serangan pada tandan bunga jantan berdampak secara tidak langsung terhadap produktivitas.
The Impact of Genetic Polymorphisms in (STIM1 and ORAI1) on Erythropoietin Resistance in Patients with Chronic Renal Failure on Hemodialysis in Iraq
Authors: Alsabbagh Farah f. , Mosa Amal Umran , Abo Almaali H.M. , Jafer Hasanain Salah
Published: February 2024

Objective: This study aims to investigate the correlation between genetic polymorphisms in store-operated calcium channels (SOCs) signaling and resistance to erythropoietin treatment in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF). Anemia is a significant complication of CRF, and understanding the genetic factors contributing to resistance could provide insights into potential mechanisms influencing treatment outcomes. Specifically, the focus is on exploring the relationship between SOCs, a pathway activated by erythropoietin, and resistance to address the challenges associated with anemia in CRF patients.

Methods: In this study, a single nucleotide polymorphism in each STIM1 and ORAI1 gene was selected. Genotyping was done by using allele specific polymerase chain reaction technique and the data was analyzed through the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. 112 patients with CRF on hemodialysis were enrolled 58.9% of them were men and the mean age was 50.94±13.42.

Results: We found that CC genotype of ORAI1 gene has a higher hemoglobin level, AA genotype of STIM1 has a higher EPO level, the interaction of the two genes showed that CCGG group has a higher Hb level and is considered good responder but represents only 4.5% of the patients

Conclusion: After all the genetic polymorphisms of SOCs genes ORAI1 and STIM1 have no significant impact on erythropoietin resistance in patients with CRF on hemodialysis in Iraq.
Profesjonalna usługa edukacyjna jako produkt rynkowy wyższych szkół niepublicznych w Polsce
Authors: Marzec Marcin
Published: February 2024

Streszczenie: Dynamiczny rozwój rynku usług edukacyjnych szkół wyższych w wyni- ku powstania wyższych szkół niepublicznych stał się interesującym obszarem badań w wielu dyscyplinach naukowych. Rynkowy charakter działalności edukacyjnej wyż- szych szkół niepublicznych sprawił, że szkoły te zaczęły działać jak podmioty rynkowe. Powodem tego jest przede wszystkim podstawowe źródło finansowania tych uczelni, którym są wpłaty odbiorców usług edukacyjnych. Uczelnie niepubliczne, aby funkcjo- nować i rozwijać się na konkurencyjnym rynku usług edukacyjnych, zaczęły budować własną pozycję rynkową. Wymagało to wykorzystania zasobów ludzkich umożliwiają- cych wysoką jakość świadczonych usług edukacyjnych. Celem niniejszego artykułu jest zaprezentowanie profesjonalnej usługi edukacyjnej rozumianej jako produkt rynkowy wyższych szkół niepublicznych w Polsce. Aby tego dokonać, przeprowadzono badania bezpośrednie w postaci podjęcia próby oceny atrakcyjności kształcenia w wyższych szkołach niepublicznych w Polsce w latach 2021/2022. Badania te prowadzono wśród personelu badawczo-dydaktycznego i studentów uczelni niepublicznych. Chcąc rozpoznać opinie przedstawicieli szkół niepublicznych, wykorzystano metodę ankiety pocztowo- -mailowej. Narzędziem pomiarowym był kwestionariusz ankietowy. W badaniu wzięło udział 78 przedstawicieli władz szkół. Następnie zastosowano ankietę bezpośrednią w celu rozpoznania opinii studentów wyższych szkół niepublicznych. W badaniu wzięło udział 535 studentów. Wyniki badań przeprowadzonych wśród przedstawicieli uczelni niepublicznych wskazują, że najważniejszym atutem przesądzającym o rynkowej atrak- cyjności ich uczelni jest wykwalifikowany personel badawczo-dydaktyczny. Podobnego zdania są studenci. Deklarują, że studiowanie w uczelniach niepublicznych cieszy się wśród aktualnie studiujących dużym zainteresowaniem. Czynnikiem decydującym o wy- borze kształcenia w szkołach niepublicznych jest zdaniem ankietowanych studentów właśnie jakość usług edukacyjnych. Słowa kluczowe: profesjonalna usługa edukacyjna, cechy i jakość usług edukacyjnych, produkt rynkowy, wyższa szkoła niepubliczna. Kod JEL: I23
Wykorzystanie analizy interesariuszy w zarządzaniu organizacją publiczną na przykładzie Zakładu Opiekuńczo-Leczniczego
Authors:   Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Katowicach, Katowice, Polska, Drzyzga Weronika , Nowosielska Paulina ,   Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Katowicach, Katowice, Polska, Poloczek Bartłomiej ,   Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Katowicach, Katowice, Polska
Published: February 2024

Streszczenie: Artykuł ma na celu wyjaśnienie pojęć związanych z interesariuszami oraz przedstawienie wyników dokonanego studium przypadku na przykładzie konkretnego Zakładu Opiekuńczo-Leczniczego. Do prawidłowego przeprowadzenia badania użyto metody zaproponowanej w książce pod tytułem Wykorzystanie analizy interesariuszy w zarządzaniu organizacją zdrowotną autorstwa A. Frączkiewicz-Wronki. W ramach analizy zidentyfikowano grupę interesariuszy kluczowych dla działania ZOL. Dokonano również analizy ich oczekiwań oraz pokazano ich wpływ na jednostkę. Artykuł podkreśla wagę skutecznego zarządzania relacjami z interesariuszami, które są niezbędne do świad- czenia wysokiej jakości opieki medycznej oraz osiągnięcia sukcesu placówki. Słowa kluczowe: podmiot leczniczy, zarządzanie interesariuszami, interesariusze, stu- dium przypadku. Kod JEL: H75
Examining the Prevalence of Long-Covid Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Say Arslan , Çakır Demet , AVRAMESCU Taina , USTUN Gonca , NEAGOE Daniela , KAHVECİ Mürsel , ZHELEV Yanislav , ZHELEVA Mariya , KOMOREK Joanna
Published: February 2024

Background: It’s increasingly recognized that SARS-CoV-2 can produce long-term chronic complications after recovering from the acute effects of the infection. But little is known about the prevalence, risks, or whether it’s possible to predict a long-term course of the disease in the early stages, the resulting quality of life disorder. In this study, the effects of chronic Covid-19 syndromes (CCS) on type, prevalence, quality of life after recovery in Covid-19 patients were investigated.
Methods: Four weeks after the quarantine period of the patients was completed, a cross-sectional study was conducted with a questionnaire on people reached via Google forms to determine the symptoms of long-Covid.
Results: 1044 people over the age of 18, who aren’t pregnant, and who have had Covid-19 were included in the analysis. It was determined that 65.6% (n=685) of the participants continued to have symptoms after the PCR test was negative/after they recovered. It was concluded that myalgia, fatigue, joint pain, anosmia was observed in 76.4% (n=797) of the individuals participating in our study.
Conclusion: It has been observed that people who have had Covid-19 commonly show additional or ongoing symptoms and associated impairment of quality of life in the short term. It was determined that individuals who initially had a symptom of shortness of breath or lung involvement were more likely to develop long-term symptoms. More importantly, our study revealed that the overall disease level is an important variable that should be considered when assessing the statistical significance of symptoms associated with Covid-19.
Water vapor spectroscopy and thermodynamics constrain Earth's tropopause temperature
Authors: McKim Brett A , Jeevanjee Nadir , Vallis Geoffrey K , Lewis Neil T
Published: February 2024

As Earth warms, the tropopause is expected to rise, but predictions of
its temperature change are less certain. One theory ties tropopause
temperature to outgoing longwave radiation (OLR), but this contradicts
simulations that exhibit a Fixed Tropopause Temperature (FiTT) even as
OLR increases. Another theory ties tropopause temperature to upper
tropospheric moisture, but is not precise enough to make quantitative
predictions. Here, we argue that tropopause temperature, defined by
where radiative cooling becomes negligible, is set by water vapor’s
maximum spectroscopic absorption and Clausius-Clapeyron scaling. This
“thermospectric constraint’ makes quantitative predictions for
tropopause temperature that are borne out in single column and general
circulation model experiments where the spectroscopy is modified and the
tropopause changes in response. This constraint underpins the FiTT
hypothesis, shows how tropopause temperature can decouple from OLR,
suggests a way to relate the temperatures of anvil clouds and the
tropopause, and shows how spectroscopy manifests in Earth’s general
circulation.
Satan’s virtues: On the moral educational prospects of fictional character
Authors: Carr David
Published: February 2024

Recent attention to character formation as the key to moral education has also regarded personal and fictional role models as appropriate means to this end. Moreover, while one may have grave reservations about the influence of personal role-models (perhaps upon the young by those they happen to admire), serious fiction has often been considered an inspirational source of moral example. Still, while this paper ultimately mounts a defence of the moral educational potential of literature, it is also concerned to press two significant reservations about any and all attention to fictional character as a means to such education. First, since the ultimate meaning of any fictional character and conduct is largely, if not exclusively, confined to their narrative contexts, we should not suppose them to have any direct role-modelling application to the affairs of human life beyond such contexts. Second, and more significantly, since morality is also ultimately more than and/or not entirely reducible to the contingencies of human character, attention to either fictional or real-life character must anyway fall somewhat short of full moral education.
Poziom i struktura dochodów ogólnych rodzin rolniczych prowadzących pozarolniczą działalność gospodarczą
Authors: Stolarska Alicja
Published: February 2024

W artykule przedstawiono sytuację dochodową 220 badanych gospodarstw rolnych, w których w latach 1996-1999 prowadzono pozarolniczą działalność gospodarczą. Wykazano i omówiono różnice zarówno w poziomie dochodów osobistych, jak i ich strukturze, pomiędzy analizowanymi gospodarstwami rolnymi. Autor wskazał na tendencję do zwiększania dochodów rolników ze źródeł innych niż rolnicze. (tlum. - lw)
Ekonomiczne aspekty rozwoju Zakładu Mięsnego "Mościbrody" w latach 1998-2002
Authors: Cała Elżbieta
Published: February 2024

W artykule przedstawiono analizę działalności i kierunków rozwoju Zakładów Mięsnych „Mościbrody” na podstawie wyników badań empirycznych w latach 1998-2002. W artykule dokonano oceny zmian w zatrudnieniu, produkcji i dystrybucji. W artykule dokonano analizy sytuacji kapitałowej i finansowej tej spółki, dokonano analizy bilansu wskaźników oraz rozliczenia zysków i strat. Wszystkie opisane elementy wskazywały na dynamiczny rozwój badanej firmy. Wyniki analizy wskaźników potwierdziły dobrą kondycję Zakładów Mięsnych „Mościbrody” i możliwości dalszego rozwoju. W artykule zawarto wyniki ankiet przeprowadzonych wśród właścicieli i kadry zarządzającej na temat potencjału konkurencji i źródeł przewagi w konkurencji. W artykule zawarto główne elementy strategii rozwoju przedsiębiorstwa.
Ocena działalności Wielkopolskiego Oddziału Agencji Restrukturyzacji i Modernizacji Rolnictwa w ramach Działania 3 programu operacyjnego SAPARD dla Polski
Authors: Sierszchulski Jarosław
Published: February 2024

The aim of the paper was the attempt of evaluation of activity of Agency for Restructuring and Modernization of Agriculture based on Structural Pre-accession Measure for Agriculture and Rural Development. The problem was worked out on the basis of data received from original sources like a postal or electronic poll as well as derivative sources like acts or reports of Agency. The poll was carried out in April 2003. The research included 226 communes of Wielkopolska Province. Only 62 communes replied. As a result of the research some information was obtained: estimation of technical infrastructure, needs and planned investments in this area, access to information about support programs, communes' activity in taking advantage of European Union finances, communes' cooperation with the Agency. As a result of the research there were shown the directions of activities which are essential for increasing in absorption of European finances by the communes. There was prepared the project of rationalizations increasing possibilities of using European Fund in analyzed sector.
Wybrane elementy polityki podatkowej korporacji transnarodowych
Authors: Kraciuk Jakub
Published: February 2024

W artykule przedstawiono strategie stosowane przez korporacje międzynarodowe, mające na celu maksymalizację przychodów lub minimalizację kosztów, wśród których wymieniono tworzenie przedsiębiorstw typu offshore w tzw. „rajach podatkowych” oraz stosowanie cen transferowych. W artykule przedstawiono także możliwe sposoby regulacji cen transferowych przez państwowe organy podatkowe oraz politykę OECD wobec „rajów podatkowych”.
Exploring influential factors and strategies for addressing speech delay of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in English (L2) language acquisition
Authors: Mufidah Nida
Published: February 2024

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tend to exhibit a unique trajectory in the acquisition of language with some documented research. However, research investigating children with ASD in English (L2) language acquisition is limited, particularly in Indonesian ASD children. This research explores the factors that allowed this unanticipated foreign language acquisition, thereby causing delays in native speech, and investigates strategies that could help overcome the child's linguistic challenges. This case study research involved a six-year-old Indonesian ASD child experiencing early self-learning of English and speech delay in her native language. The data were garnered through observations, interviews, and field notes before being thematically analyzed. The results show that the internal factor of speech delay is prematurity, and the external influential factors are the high intensity of English language exposure through media, English daily interactions with family members, and the use of different first languages in the social environment. Successful strategies employed to acquire the child’s native language include the habituation of speaking Indonesian, the repetition method, and the implementation of a language teaching model by teachers at school. This study underscores the importance of the social environment to promote language acquisition and the possible interventions to cope with speech delay for ASD children.
Quality of Public Open Spaces in Tirana
Authors: Prifti Jonila , Veleshnja Juljan
Published: February 2024

With the fall of the communist regime and the start of land privatization, Tirana went through a period of rapid urban expansion that generated an unprecedented explosion of informal settlements and the loss of public/collective spaces. This transformation is reflected in urban form and spatial configuration/perception of the public spaces. To measure the performance of public spaces, it is important to avoid on-size-fits-all, as Carmona states, while pointing out principles for public space design. This research investigates how public spaces succeed in creating a sense of belonging and, thus, creating places. To address this research question, we highlight the qualities of Tirana’s public space through a proposed model of analysis. It develops from the attributes of placemaking with theoretical reference to Kent and GPTs. Attributes are composed of entities measured or quantified to be used as indicators of the quality and livability of public spaces. Compare the four case studies with each other to frame public spaces in relation to their spatial configuration, confronting the project proposal both for its design and the state of livability. The results of this evaluation process will serve as a basis to address future improvement intervention for the community and for the planning practitioners.
Use and Challenges of Learner-Centered Pedagogy: Basic School Teachers’ Perspective
Authors: Donkoh Sylvester , Amoakwah Albert
Published: February 2024

The purpose of the study was to identify the instructional strategies that basic (primary) school teachers often use in learner-centered pedagogy and examine the challenges associated with the implementation of learner-centered pedagogy. A mixed-method research design was used to study basic school teachers’ use of learner-centered pedagogy and the challenges they face in the implementation of learner-centered pedagogy. The sample for the study consisted of 53 public school teachers and 32 private school teachers selected through convenience sampling. A Use of Learner-Centered Pedagogy Questionnaire (ULCPQ) was administered to the sample. After the analysis of the quantitative data collected with the ULCPQ, a semi-structured interview guide named Challenges of Learner-Centered Pedagogy (CLCP) was administered to 15 basic school teachers at their convenience. The study found that the top three learner-centered instructional strategies used by the participants are discussion, brainstorming, and cooperative learning instructional strategies. In their application of learner-centered instructional strategies, the participants for the study reported that there are four key challenges to the use of learner-centered instruction. The four challenges are inadequate teaching and learning resources, inadequate time, weak teacher knowledge of learner-centered instruction, and large class size.
An Optimizing Business Process: A Comprehensive Analysis of Amazon Inc.’s Information Architecture
Authors: Shaima Mujiba , Ahmed Estak , Rana Md Nasir Uddin , Islam Md Tanvir
Published: February 2024

This analysis studies Amazon Inc.’s information system design in detail using context, use cases, test cases, class, and sequence diagrams. Our research aims to improve business processes by better understanding the system’s interactions, functionality, and data structure. The representation of data structure and entity relationships in class diagrams provides insights into the system’s component organization. Sequence diagrams also provide a clear picture of the sequential interactions between system elements, showing potential bottlenecks and optimization opportunities. It provides unique insights into Amazon’s approaches to keeping a competitive edge in the e-commerce industry, and it may be used as a resource for firms looking to improve their own information systems and procedures.
Tradisi Unik Kawin Colong Pada Masyarakat Osing Desa Kemiren Banyuwangi
Authors: Setiawan Eko
Published: February 2024

Eksistensi kawin colong berawal dari perjodohan anak sejak kecil. Setelah dewasa anak tersebut merasa tidak cocok karena punya pilihan lain. Biasanya pihak keluarganya tidak merestui pilihan anak itu sehingga terjadi kawin colong. Ini dianggap sebagai tradisi yang patut dilestarikan sebagai penghormatan terhadap budaya leluhur. Tindakan ini menuai pro dan kontra. Di satu sisi tradisi ini harus dilestarikan karena berdampak positif, dan pada sisi lain ia dianggap melanggar hak asasi manusia. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yang bersifat deskriptif dengan pendekatan case study atau penelitian lapangan. Metode pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Analisa data menggunakan model interaktif dengan menggunakan tiga langkah, yaitu: reduksi data, penyajian data, penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa asal muasal kawin colong berawal dari kisah Nur Zaman menjalin hubungan dengan Darwani tetapi tidak mendapat restu dari keluarga Darwani. Karena keduanya sudah terlanjur saling mencintai, maka ditempuh proses kawin colong. Prosesi pelaksanaan kawin colong meliputi surup, ngosek ponjen serta nggendong dandang.