bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE SPECIFICS OF THE FORMATION OF ACCIDENT RISK FACTORS IN THE «HIGHWAY» SUBSYSTEM
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Sorokina Elena Valer'evna , Golov Egor Viktorovich ,   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Evtyukov Stanislav Sergeevich ,   Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Published: April 2024

Ensuring the safety of all road users remains the «agenda» for many countries around the world. In this regard, quantitative research is of crucial importance as a basis for decision-making in the context of formed hypotheses regarding road safety. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the speed of the flow of vehicles significantly affects the process of track formation as a factor that increases the likelihood of a traffic accident, as well as the presence of critical elements such as «track», «evenness» and «high speed» in the context of the risk of an accident, create synergy, the effect of which is much more powerful than the sum of the effects caused by the same factors separately.
Peran Agama Kristen dalam Hubungan Internasional
Authors: Farasi Neni Gusti Endang , Nainggolan Manahan Zulkifli , Sijabat Ribka Zulkifli
Published: April 2024

Meskipun agama tidak pernah absen dari hubungan internasional, sejak Revolusi Iran, akhir Perang Dingin, dan peristiwa 9/11, komunitas internasional telah memperbarui minatnya. Pertanyaan berpusat pada peran agama dalam perdamaian dan konflik, kesesuaian hukum dan norma agama dengan sistem pemerintahan yang berbeda, dan pengaruh aktor agama pada berbagai isu. Ketergantungan pada asumsi Pencerahan, yang menghubungkan "keagamaan" dengan yang irasional, magis, atau emosional, membuat banyak orang menganggap agama tidak pantas untuk ruang publik dan merupakan faktor kunci yang menyebabkan konflik. Di sisi lain, asumsi yang sama mengarah pada asosiasi "yang sekuler" dengan alasan, bentuk pemerintahan yang tepat, dan perdamaian. Beberapa sarjana menantang seperti kerangka dikotomi, Ilmuwan yang ingin menghindari generalisasi luas dan asumsi bermasalah tentang agama harus bergerak melampaui asumsi dan pendekatan Pencerahan yang memperlakukan komunitas, tindakan, dan gagasan agama yang beragam sebagai "baik" atau "bermasalah" secara inheren. Untuk melakukannya, para sarjana harus secara refleks terlibat dengan agama, memperhatikan asumsi ontologis mereka sendiri dan konsekuensi dari asumsi tersebut untuk analisis agama dan politik. Selain itu, para sarjana harus menempatkan praktik, prinsip, dan identitas individu dan komunitas keagamaan dalam konteks sejarah dan geografis yang lebih luas untuk memahami faktor-faktor penting yang menginformasikan kerangka etis mereka. Ada beberapa pendekatan yang memperhatikan interpretasi, praktik, dan etika, termasuk neo-Weberianisme, etika positif, teori sekuritisasi, dan pendekatan dialogis relasional. Pendekatan-pendekatan ini memberikan alternatif bagi gagasan esensial tentang agama dan menjelaskan mengapa dan bagaimana para pelaku agama memilih beberapa tindakan yang mungkin dilakukan atas yang lain.

Kata kunci—Agama, Sekularisme, Hubungan Internasional, Etika, Politik Dunia
Upaya Kerjasama Meksiko dan Amerika Serikat dalam Mengatasi Kartel Narkoba di Meksiko sebagai Transnational Organized Crime
Authors: Idris Muhammad , Togatorop Benita L
Published: April 2024

Organisasi perdagangan narkoba ilegal yang terjadi di Meksiko sudah sampai pada batas yang membahayakan keamanan manusia disana. Pasalnya, Meksiko menjadi sumber pemenuhan kebutuhan narkotika ilegal oleh Amerika Serikat yang menyebabkan banyak kasus pembunuhan dan kekerasan yang terjadi di Meksiko maupun Amerika Serikat. Hal ini juga sangat merugikan negara, sehingga membuat Meksiko dan Amerika Serikat memutuskan untuk menjalin kerjasama bilateral dalam upaya menyelesaikan masalah penyebaran narkoba ini. Penelitian ini dibuat untuk mengetahui apa saja upaya dan langkah yang dilakukan Meksiko dalam memberantas kartel-kartel narkoba. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif, yang mana data didapatkan dari hasil studi literatur melalui jurnal, buku, website dan lain sebagainya. Hasil yang didapatkan akan menjelaskan seberapa besar tingkat keberhasilan upaya-upaya dari hasil kerjasama bilateral Meksiko dan Amerika Serikat untuk memberantas kartel-kartel narkoba.

Kata kunci—Amerika Serikat, Kartel Narkoba, Meksiko, Narkoba
MOTIVES OF GUILT AND REMORSE IN PROSE OF OLEKSANDR KONYSKYI
Authors:   Shevchenko Institute of Literature of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Boiko N.
Published: April 2024

In this article, considering the prose works of Oleksandr Konyskiy, an attempt is made to analyze such moral and ethical concepts as guilt and remorse. The writer’s efforts to trace the protagonist's destiny, who unexpectedly becomes a criminal even for himself, is obvious. So, on the one hand, Konyskyi emphasizes that the illegal acts were not committed by a person with a genetically deviant pattern of behavior, but by a normal person, whose circumstances led to despair and eventually to cross all limits, but on the other hand, the writer claims that even an accidental murder can cause the protagonist’s deep suffering, awareness of his guilt and sinfulness caused by repentance and self-condemnation. The research is relevant in terms of the aspect of the specified moral and ethical categories. The object of the study, mentioned in the above works by Konyskyi, for one or another reason is not under the notice of literary critics. The purpose of the article is to trace how Konyskyi presented the motives of guilt and remorse and how they correlate with the modern collectivist and legal culture. Biographical, historical-literary, and hermeneutic research methods are used to achieve the purpose. Tasks: to analyze the prose of O. Konyskyi and to identify a problem-thematic group of works, in which wrongdoing is discussed; meaningful categories of guilt and remorse in specific historical and social conditions; find out the attitude of the writer-lawyer to the protagonist who commits a crime, and reveal how his actions related to the social and legal culture of thаt times. In his prose works, O. Konyskyi violated important moral and ethical problems, his sins were remorseful, which entailed complex moral and psychological processes: recognition of guilt, efforts to ask for forgiveness and to ease his spiritual suffering. Usually, after remorse a person can fundamentally change his behavior, his system of evaluations and judgments, and return to a normal life. However, the heroes of Konyskyi stories, even after repentance, cannot find a point of support to simply live, someone like Bebeh, a guard, who chooses suicide, and Myhailo Surmach or the priest Zosym cannot turn on redemption to mental bliss, and they gradually fade away psychologically and physically. A promising study is the identification of the mentioned motives in the great prose of O. Konyskyi, both in a comparative aspect, in particular, the image of a degraded person who also does not admit his guilt, for example, in the story “Sikutor” and “Persona grata” by M. Kotsiubynskyi, as well as the topic for infanticide of the classical Ukrainian literature Keywords: short story, character, protagonist, antagonist, fear, guilt, sin, remorse, death.
PROFESSIONAL FORMATION OF PUBLIC AUTHORITIES: MODERN CHALLENGES
Authors: Vasylieva Oleksandra , Vasylieva Natalia , Prylipko Serhii
Published: April 2024

The article substantiates the need to analyze the challenges of the present in order to determine the directions of improving the professional formation of public authorities. Attention is drawn to the need to master new areas of work in local governments. It is proposed to pay attention to the patriotic component in teaching different disciplines in higher education institutions, giving heroic examples to resist the Russian invaders. It is emphasized on the need to use the social capital of internally displaced persons, involve them in joint activities in territorial communities, in which they are forced to stay in these difficult times for each person. It is noted that the increase in social and human capital is extremely important, both for everyone and for the formation of a successful civil society as a whole. It is proved that the study of the components of social capital of internally displaced persons and ways of its implementation in the new conditions is also a challenge and a topical problem of the present. It is noted that the study of the nature of conflict, its functions and consequences in the public administration and administration system is especially relevant. Therefore, the problems of conflict and managing them in territorial communities, especially in the military and post -war period, remains urgent, and the training of officials (employees) of public authorities of efficient communication, forming a culture of effective interaction, understanding and dialogue comes to the fore. It is stated that the value-legal aspects of the activity of public authorities should provide an understanding of legal phenomena in public servants through a system of scientific knowledge and ideological concepts that objectively reflect the legal reality in service in local self-government bodies.
Challenges in managing an ossified free flap arterial pedicle: a case report
Authors: Flukes Stephanie , Luczak Bernard
Published: April 2024

The authors describe a difficult case of symptomatic pedicle ossification in a fibular free flap reconstruction of the head and neck region.
Autologous fat grafting: current state of clinical practice in the Australian setting
Authors: Reid Isabella , Hansen Jessy , Karnezis Tara , Shayan Ramin , Shukla Lipi
Published: April 2024

**Objective**: This study aimed to gather and present systemic data about current fat grafting practice in Australia. We knew prior to the study that data for Australian fat grafting is limited, so we sought information from distinct sources. Part 1 aimed to present fat grafting data available from the Australian Breast Device Registry (ABDR). Part 2 aimed to present the details of current fat grafting practice by Australian plastic and reconstructive surgeons. **Methods**: In part 1, fat grafting data from the ABDR from its inception in 2012 to 2020 was collected and summarised. In part 2, a comprehensive survey about all aspects of fat grafting practice was distributed to surgeon members of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). **Results**: Part 1. The ABDR recorded an 8.4 per cent and 6.0 per cent increase in fat grafting at the time of breast device insertion surgery from 2012 to 2020 for reconstructive and aesthetic procedures respectively. Fat grafting with breast device insertion, in previously irradiated breast tissue, increased from 0 per cent to 17.4 per cent in the same period. Part 2. One in five of all surgeons of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons completed the survey. Our survey demonstrated that fat grafting is highly heterogeneous with respect to donor site selection, harvest technique, processing technique, number of sessions required and volumetric follow-up. **Conclusion**: Our study is the first attempt to present national data on fat grafting. It demonstrates clearly that uptake of autologous fat grafting for breast reconstruction and aesthetic procedures is rapidly increasing Australia-wide. It demonstrates that procedural variables of fat grafting are not standardised among Australian plastic surgeons. This indicates that further clinical data relating to patient demographics, procedural variables and outcomes are vital to ensure patient safety, health resource management and to inform best practice guidelines.
The calculator of writing
Authors: Lee Mark , Ashton Mark W
Published: April 2024

Throughout history there have been many revolutionary advances in technology that have shaken up the status quo. What role will artificial intelligence have in medical writing?
Management of burns in a major trauma centre
Authors: Cleland Heather
Published: April 2024

A key factor in attracting plastic surgeons to burn care is to commit to the development of a comprehensive service, writes Heather Cleland.
Burns workforce planning
Authors: Wagstaff Marcus
Published: April 2024

This editorial principally addresses the medical workforce which, in Australia, is shared between plastic and reconstructive, general and paediatric surgeons.
Breast milk intracapsular collection as a complication of periareolar approach to breast augmentation: a case report
Authors: Davies Matthew , Deva Anand , O'Hara Justine
Published: April 2024

The authors present a case of a breastfeeding mother who developed sudden onset unilateral peri-implant collection three years following bilateral breast augmentation via a periareolar approach.
How to do a simple dermabrasion tattoo technique for a single-stage nipple areolar reconstruction
Authors: McNamara Aisling , Lee Mark
Published: April 2024

In this guide, we discuss a technique that allows nipple tattooing to be done at the time of the patient’s nipple reconstruction surgery, using simple equipment available in most hospitals, without the need for a specialist tattoo machine. This simple technique reconstructs the full NAC aesthetic unit, giving a more immediate result compared to the traditional two-stage process. By allowing this step to be completed at the time of their reconstruction, one could propose their satisfaction is accelerated, and allows their treatment journey to come to an end sooner.
Digital ischaemia after adrenaline-based digital nerve block: update since 1998 publication
Authors: Sylaidis Peter
Published: April 2024

Peter Sylaidis writes of a surprise complication arising after the removal of a foreign body from a patient’s index fingertip.
Breast reconstruction for treatment of upper limb lymphoedema: a case report
Authors: Jegathees Thuvarahan , Mackie Helen , Ngo Quan , Lam Thomas
Published: April 2024

The authors present the first simultaneous transverse rectus abdomens muscle free flap with a contiguous vascularised lymph node transfer to correct upper limb lymphoedema in Australia.
The changing face of plastic surgery regulation in Australia and New Zealand
Authors: Ashton Mark , Lee Mark
Published: April 2024

The answer to improving patient safety in cosmetic surgery lies in collaboration and working with experts, writes Mark Ashton
Unilateral Sweet’s syndrome following excision of bilateral facial simple skin: a case report
Authors: O'Hare Caitlin , Betar Noah , Sawhney Raja , Yang Fu-Yu
Published: April 2024

The authors present an unusual case of Sweet’s syndrome involving one of two surgical sites in a patient undergoing simple skin excisions.
Modeling Climate Change Scenarios for Spring Barley in Southeast of Almaty in Kazakhstan Using the LINTUL Approach
Authors: Sabitova Aidana , Suleımanova Gulnur , Kizildeniz Tefide , Yetik Ali Kaan
Published: April 2024

Barley stands as a cornerstone in agricultural landscape of Kazakhstan, weaving through diverse climate zones, and annually gracing over 1.5 million hectares. The intricate interplay between climate and food systems necessitates thorough analysis and strategic measures to food safety and nutritional security, as the evolving climate significantly influences both the quantity and quality of our food resources. This study aims to employ the LINTUL-MULTICROP Model to assess how spring barley adapts to both today’s climatic conditions and potential climate change scenarios to elevated levels of carbon dioxide and temperature under the specific conditions of southeast of Almaty. Three different global climate change models were studied (GCMs); i) GFDL-ESM2M, ii) HadGEM2-AO, and iii) MPI-ESM-MR for historical period (1986-2005) under RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5 during the periods of i) 2040-2059 years scenarios, ii) 2060-2079 years scenarios, and iii) 2080-2099 years scenarios. Overall, the HADGEMAO and MPIESMMR models exhibited promising results in simulating yield, projecting an increase in spring barley yield for both RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 scenarios in GFDL-ESM2M model case also demonstrated stable increase in rainfed conditions. In conclusion, it should be noted that in the conditions of Kazakhstan, the cultivation of spring barley tends to change to growth in the southeast of Almaty.
Review and bibliometric analysis of AI-driven advancements in healthcare
Authors: Wang Yi Jie , Choo Wei Chong , Ng Keng Yap
Published: April 2024

Purpose: This research intends to use literature review and bibliometric analysis methods to visually review the development status and important historical milestones of Artificial Intelligence, as well as the basic research, key topics, and future potential research hot spots of AI in the healthcare field. Methodology: Conduct in-depth analysis of AI in healthcare through bibliometrics methods such as publication activity analysis, co-occurrence analysis, and co-authorship analysis. Findings: This study outlines the development time trajectory of AI technology and its application in healthcare. Research shows that "algorithm", "machine learning", "deep learning", "controlled study", "major clinical study" and "healthcare delivery" as well as "decision support systems" are key topics for research. Gender-related research and ethical issues are areas of future focus. Research implications: The practical significance is that it can clarify and optimize the key directions of AI to improve the quality of medical decision-making, improve diagnostic accuracy and guide market investment. The originality is reflected in the comprehensive analysis of the development trajectory of AI in the medical and health field. Through a unique perspective and systematic approach, it provides an important reference for research trends and future directions in the field.
The Sorokdo as a Medical Narrative
Authors: CHO Anyoung
Published: April 2024

Sorokdo (‘Sorokdo’ is used as a proper noun instead of the Sorok Island) was
explored by means of mentalité through the patients' narrative inquiry.
Shim Jeon-hwang's "Sorokdo, Half-century", “Oral History series
of Sorokdo” published by the Sorokdo National Hospital, Essays and Novels which
were written by patients, and literature from external observers were used as
materials to evaluate. The unique sentiment, background, and historical context
that have been valid to these days in the clinical field were studied and the
value, the consideration and the suggestion were added in this paper. The
narratives related to medical care at the time through statements by a Belgian
plastic surgeon, Van Droogenbroeck and Patient-historian, Shim Jeon-hwang were
explored. As a representative of the Damian Foundation, Van Droogenbroeck was
invited by the government. He had worked in clinical field as a official plastic
surgeon for 5 years from 1967. As a patient of Sorokdo, Shim Jeon-whang wrote
the compiling history of Sorokdo in 1979. The role and impact of the
"Medical Assistance System" and "Medical Training Center"
was considered.
The use of artificial intelligence in orthodontics
Authors: Kuzyk I.M. , Kotelban A.V.
Published: April 2024

The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in orthodontics is very diverse and ranges from the identification of anatomical and pathological structures of the human dentition to support complex decision-making in orthodontic treatment planning. Its application has grown significantly in recent years, as reflected by the exponential increase in the number of scientific publications on the integration of artificial intelligence into everyday clinical practice. In many cases, AI can be seen as a valuable tool whose algorithms help dentists and clinicians analyze data from multiple sources of information. The purpose of this paper was to analyze current views on the use of artificial intelligence techniques and models in orthodontics based on a literature review. The scientific publications of various scientometric databases (PubMed, Scopus, Google Scolar, Web of Science, etc.) over the past 5 years were processed. Artificial intelligence is one of the most promising tools due to its high accuracy and efficiency. Given the current scientific dynamics in the field of AI, it can be assumed that AI will become an integral part of diagnostics and treatment planning in the near future. Practicing dentists will be able to use it as an additional tool to reduce their workload. However, this requires close cooperation of commercial AI products with the scientific community, further research, including randomized clinical trials, to test and integrate this concept in dental practice. Modern artificial intelligence is excellent at utilizing structured knowledge and gaining insights from huge amounts of data. However, it is not able to create associations like the human brain and is only partially capable of making complex decisions in a clinical situation. In turn, the efficiency of AI is achieved only when unbiased training data and a properly designed and trained algorithm are used.

Keywords: dentistry, diagnostic, machine learning, cephalometry.
The parameter estimation of the COVID-19 death based on the Gumbel distribution through the multi-objective programming: Turkey case
Authors: Demir Yurtseven Ecem , Koçak Emre , Örkcü H. Hasan
Published: April 2024

Nearly all nations, including Turkey, were impacted by the 2019 new coronavirus (COVID-19) infections reported by Wuhan, China, as the disease's first official case. Turkey is one of the most impacted nations in the globe due to the high number of infected patients. To comprehend the pattern of the virus's propagation and its impacts, it is crucial to examine the pandemic statistics in Turkey. The Gumbel distribution is utilized when describing the maximum or minimum of several samples with different distributions. Therefore, we used the Gumbel distribution to estimate the daily number of COVID-19-related deaths. This study proposes a multi-objective programming methodology for Gumbel distribution parameter estimation based on the RMSE, R2, and Theil coefficient methods. A comprehensive Monte-Carlo simulation research is performed to examine the effectiveness of single-objective RMSE, R2, Theil’s coefficient and multi-objective RMSE-R2, RMSE-Theil, R2-Theil, RMSE-R2-Theil programming estimation methods. When the simulation results were analyzed, the case formed by the RMSE-R2-Theil estimator has the best Def value across all cases. The application of the real dataset containing COVID-19 death data is examined, and it can be seen that Theil, RMSE-Theil, and R2-Theil were better estimators for winter data. At the same time, RMSE was a better estimator for autumn and autumn-winter data.
IMPLEMENTASI E-MODUL IPAS BERBASIS DISCOVERY LEARNING PADA KEMANDIRIAN BELAJAR SISWA
Authors: Adawiyah Rabiyatul , Ahmad Saidah , Siregar Nasyariah , Yusuf Muhammad
Published: April 2024

Kemandirian belajar termasuk salah satu hal yang penting untuk diperhatikan. Hal ini bisa dilakukan dengan melibatkan e-modul yang dapat mendorong kemandirian siswa dalam belajar. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui hasil dari penggunaan e-modul dalam pembelajaran IPAS. Quasi experiment dipilih untuk pelaksaan penelitian ini dengan rancangan one group pretest – posttest. Sampel dalam penelitian terdiri dari 21 peserta didik. Instrumen yang digunakan berupa kuesioner yang diberikan kepada peserta didik sebelum dan sesudah menggunakan produk. Data dianalisis dengan gain score untuk mengetahui perbedaan tingkatan kemandirian. Hasil penelitian disajikan secara komprehensif dan menunjukan adanya pengaruh e-modul IPAS berbasis discovery learning terhadap kemandirian belajar siswa. Pengembangan e-modul lainnya diharapkan untuk dapat mendukung dan mengakomodir kebutuhan siswa dalam belajar.
Expanded Dengue Syndrome with Pulmonary Manifestations: A Case Report
Authors: Aziz Qazi Rizwan , Siddiqui Hina
Published: April 2024

Dengue fever is a vector-borne disease that is spread by mosquito called Aedes-egypti. It belongs to Flavivirus family, of which 4 serotypes have been identified. Its incubation period ranges from 7 to 10 days. Currently, dengue fever causes more illness and death than any other arbovirus disease of humans Dengue viruses are distributed world wide in tropical regions. It is currently endemic in 128 countries, mostly developing countries, putting an estimated 3.97 billion people at risk each year. Changing and increasing incidences are associated with rapid urban population growth, overcrowding, and lax mosquito control measures.
An Automatic Monitoring System for Dragon Fruit Using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) and Internet of Things (IoT)
Authors: Mulyadi Adi , Ardiyansyah Fuad , Fathul Hadi Charis
Published: April 2024

Plant diseases and pests have led to a decline in the quality of dragon fruit produced in Banyuwangi regency, Indonesia. Infections in dragon fruit cause rot, and farmers struggle to identify the pests responsible. To address this problem, this work proposed two concepts for the classification and monitoring systems of dragon fruit. The classification was done by processing some images of dragon fruits captured by DLSR camera and utilizes a convolutional neural network with three layers for training and testing. The monitoring system is based on the Internet of Things to tracks the status of ripe, raw, and rotten fruits. The application of the dragon fruit classification system to ripe, rotten, and raw fruits has yielded results that increase fold accuracy by 0.976, 0.981, and 0.986, respectively, with 200 training data in each of the three training and testing phases. There is a decrease of 0.024, 0.019, and 0.014 in fold loss accuracy. Meanwhile, the monitoring system's platform integrates the classification of dragon fruit to monitor the condition of ripe, raw, and rotting fruit in real time. With the implementation of the classification and monitoring system, farmers will be better equipped to predict when dragon fruit will ripen and prevent the spread of rot to other fruits.
Using Content-Based Filtering and Apriori for Recommendation Systems in a Smart Shopping System
Authors: Pebrianti Dwi , Ahmad Denis , Bayuaji Luhur , Wijayanti Linda , Mulyadi Melisa
Published: April 2024

This research is motivated by the increasing significance of online shopping platforms and the challenges faced by users in locating products that align with their preferences and requirements, which can significantly influence the sales performance of online retailers. Consequently, the primary objective of this study is to design and implement a recommendation system capable of identifying suitable products and forecasting the purchase frequency for various product combinations, while also integrating this recommendation system with a smart shopping platform. To achieve this objective, the research employs machine learning techniques, specifically content-based filtering and the Apriori algorithm. Content-based filtering is utilized to analyze user preferences and behavioral patterns related to visited products, while the Apriori algorithm is employed to evaluate support and confidence values for item set combinations, thereby generating frequency values for future transactions involving product combinations. Additionally, a smart shopping system is developed and integrated, enhancing the shopping experience through smartphone applications and streamlining the payment process to facilitate seamless product purchases. The research methodology involves data collection pertaining to products and user preferences, followed by several testing involving a sample group of user respondents. The results demonstrate that the developed recommendation system effectively delivers relevant product recommendations based on user preferences, achieving a confidence value up to 98%. Furthermore, the smart shopping system proves capable of independently assisting users throughout the transaction process, thereby enhancing overall user experience and convenience.
Generation of deep levels near the 4H-SiC surface by thermal oxidation
Authors: Fujii Haruki , Kaneko Mitsuaki , Kimoto Tsunenobu
Published: April 2024

Deep levels near the surface of 4H-SiC after dry oxidation were investigated. A large and broad peak appeared in the low-temperature range of deep level transient spectroscopy (DLTS) spectra after oxidation of SiC at 1300 °C, indicating multiple deep levels energetically located near the conduction band edge are generated inside SiC by thermal oxidation. Analyses of the DLTS spectra acquired with changing the bias voltage revealed that the majority of deep levels is located very near the SiC surface, within about 6 nm deep region from the surface. The area density of the observed deep levels is higher than 3 × 1012 cm−2.
A high-RF-bandwidth, high-IF-bandwidth monolithic terahertz heterodyne receiver based on AlGaN/GaN nonlinear transmission lines as a local oscillator and mixer
Authors: Xiang Lanyong , Zhou Qi , Qin Chenyang , Ding Qingfeng , Zhu Yifan , Li Xinxing , Jin Lin , Shangguan Yang , Zhang Jinfeng , Sun Jiandong , Qin Hua
Published: April 2024

We report a monolithic heterodyne receiver that uses the AlGaN/GaN nonlinear transmission line as a local oscillator and a mixer simultaneously. This heterodyne receiver has a high RF bandwidth from 80 to 360 GHz and a high intermediate frequency bandwidth of 18 GHz. These results indicate that this nonlinear transmission line receiver has promising potential in broadband spectrum analysis.
Analisis Cluster dengan K-Means untuk Pengelompokan Kabupaten/Kota di Provinsi Jawa Timur Berdasarkan Pembangunan TIK Tahun 2021-2022
Authors: Hidayati Rahmatina , Indana Luthfi , Putra Mochamad Yusuf Setiya , Sasongko Redoti Zulfikar
Published: April 2024

Badan Pusat Statistik Nasional sudah mengelompokkan IP-TIK berdasarkan provinsi dalam 4 kategori (tinggi, sedang, rendah, dan sangat rendah). Namun rincian IP-TIK di masing-masing provinsi belum dijelaskan detail berdasarkan Kota atau Kabupaten. Provinsi yang dipilih adalah Jawa Timur. Pada provinsi tersebut, Indeks Pembangunan Manusia (IPM)-nya berada pada tingkat tinggi, namun sebarannya terjadi ketimpangan. Ppenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali informasi apakah ada kesenjangan pembangunan TIK dengan pendekatan data mining yakni pengelompokan. Hal ini supaya pemerintah Provinsi Jawa Timur lebih menfokuskan pembangunan TIK pada tingkatan rendah. Metode yang digunakan adalah k-Means dengan perhitungan jarak Euclidean. Hasil kelompok terbanyak berada pada cluster 2 yang menandakan tingkat IP-TIK di provinsi Jawa Timur rata-rata sedang. Ketimpangan kelompok terjadi pada cluster 4 untuk variabel RT memiliki komputer yang mana nilai minimumnya 2,26 dan maksimumnya 11,75. Yang termasuk pada cluster 4 (kategori rendah) antara lain Kab. Pacitan, Kab. Lumajang, Kab. Probolinggo, Kab. Bangkalan, Kab. Sampang, dan Kab. Pamekasan.
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan dalam Pemilihan Jasa Kurir Terbaik Menggunakan Metode AHP-WASPAS
Authors: Majid Dzikri Fauzul , Wibisono Setyawan
Published: April 2024

This research aims to develop a decision support system to assist in selecting the best courier service based on specific criteria. The applied method involves using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) combined with the Weighted Aggregated Sum Product Assessment (WASPAS) method to ensure accuracy in choosing the criteria for selecting the best courier service. The criteria used in this research for selecting a courier service include delivery cost, delivery speed, number of branches, and service quality. The AHP method is utilized to generate relative weight values for each criterion, while the WASPAS method is employed to calculate the final scores for courier services based on the predetermined weights. The research results provide recommendations for selecting the best courier service. System testing results indicate that the AHP and WASPAS methods can offer more accurate suggestions in courier service selection, leading to optimal outcomes
role of green innovation in promoting sustainable economic development in Gweru, Zimbabwe
Authors: Mabhanda Wilson
Published: April 2024

Purpose: In developing countries, such as Zimbabwe, the nexus between green innovation and sustainable economic development has not been thoroughly investigated. To fill this gap, this study examined the role of green innovation in promoting sustainable economic development in Gweru and Zimbabwe.
Research Methodology:  Interpretivist philosophy underpinned qualitative data collection through a multi-case study method and thematic analysis approaches. Fifteen purposively and conveniently sampled participants participated in face-to-face interviews and focus-group discussions.
Results: The study’s findings revealed that green innovation was a precursor to sustainable economic development through the reduction of carbon emissions and climate change, supply of clean energy, and increasing agricultural production, all of which enable employment generation and improved standards of living.
Limitations: This study was limited to only green solar entrepreneurs in Gweru City, and other cities were not covered. The study was qualitative; hence, the results cannot be generalized to other cities in the country.
Contributions: This study contributes by expanding the body of knowledge on the green innovation agenda for Small to Medium Enterprises in the solar power systems of Zimbabwe; in addition, the use of protection policies can stimulate friendly environmental businesses in all sectors of the economy.
No limiar da cisão: a terceira margem sem margem do debate modernismo espanhol x Geração de 98
Authors: Pinto de Oliveira Neto Walter , Miguel Feitosa Márcia Maria
Published: April 2024

RESUMO: O presente ensaio pensa o termo azoriniano: Geração de 98, o qual revela uma postura crítica, cuja intenção principal é a de dividir o modernismo espanhol em duas vertentes ideológicas, uma fútil e outra útil. O objetivo deste estudo é o de encontrar as hipotéticas falhas desse esquema, que mais tarde seria seguido, aprofundado e expandido por autores como Pedro Salinas (2001), Laín Entralgo (1967) e Guillermo Díaz-Plaja (1979). Nossa pretensão é a de aportar uma terceira via a tal dualismo, a da anticisão, que libera o leitor de uma axiologia que relega uma série de escritores, intitulados depreciativamente de modernistas, ao esquecimento, impondo, em seu lugar, um seleto grupo de intelectuais, intitulados nobremente de Geração de 98, para quem a prerrogativa principal foi a de mudar o mundo por meio de uma literatura engajada. A fim de explorar esses terrenos, valho-me dos textos de autores a favor da divisão azoriniana; textos das figuras da Geração de 98, como Miguel de Unamuno (1950), Pío Baroja (2010), Antonio Machado (1957) e José Ruiz “Azorín” (1971), assim como do modernismo: Darío (2016, 2021).
A máquina de sonhar de 'Bom dia para os defuntos': a forma do realismo maravilhoso de Manuel Souza
Authors: Lira Borges Thiago Roney
Published: April 2024

Este estudo procura analisar a forma peculiar do realismo maravilhoso em Bom dia para os defuntos, de Manuel Scorza, o qual concebe como uma “máquina de sonhar” a realidade catastrófica da América Latina, revelando a emergência de um novo realismo. Para tanto, especificamente, investiga a construção conceitual do realismo maravilhoso, a partir de Irlemar Chiampi (2012), dialogando com os problemas conceituais do chamado realismo mágico e real maravilhoso americano, e, em seguida, analisa a singularidade da máquina de sonhar realista maravilhosa do romance scorziano.
IMPACT AND OUTCOMES OF INCEPTION OF DEPARTMENT OF NEUROSURGERY, A MONOCENTRIC RETROSPECTIVE TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL BASED STUDY
Authors: Kumar Harish , Narula Aarti , Singh Sandeep , Singh Gagandeep , Pareek Mohit , Singh Navjot , Kaur Nagra Preetnoor , Sharma Divanshu
Published: April 2024

Background: The establishment of the Neurosurgery Department at Rajindra Hospital in June 2023 addressed the
pressing need for neurosurgical care in the Patiala region. Despite limited resources, the department aimed to alleviate the
burden of traumatic head and spine injuries, which comprised a signicant portion of neurosurgical cases in the area. Objectives: This
retrospective study aimed to evaluate the impact and outcomes of neurosurgical interventions, focusing on traumatic head and spine injuries,
within the rst six months of the department's inception. A retrospective monocentric study involvi Materials And Methods: ng 100 patients
treated at the Neurosurgical Department at Rajindra Hospital was conducted. Data were collected from medical records of patients presenting
with traumatic head and spine injuries over the six-month period following the department's establishment. Results: The majority of procedures
conducted included craniectomies and craniotomies, accounting for 54% of cases. Other procedures included spinal surgeries (20%), tumor
interventions (8%), bur hole procedures (7%), VP shunts (5%), and re-procedures (3%). The mean age of patients was 44.2 years, with a notable
proportion of younger patients (25-45 years) presenting with traumatic head injuries. Additionally, the majority of patients were male, reecting
the higher incidence of traumatic injuries in this demographic group. Out of 100 patients, the medi Outcomes: an hospital stay was 15 days.
Notably, 44% of patients were discharged without neurological decits, indicating favorable outcomes. However, 43% of patients were
discharged with focal neurological decits, suggesting that some patients may require further rehabilitation or follow-up care. Additionally, 7%
of patients expired during their hospitalization, highlighting the severity of some cases. Conclusions: Despite limitations in faculty, resources,
and bed capacity, the Neurosurgery Department at Rajindra Hospital played a crucial role in reducing referrals to other centers, thereby
improving local accessibility and affordability of neurosurgical services. The study underscores the department's transformative effect on
patient care and highlights the need for further enhancements and optimization in the future.
CANCER: ETIOLOGY, CONTROL AND NUTRITION
Authors: Ruiz Bedolla Eliseo , Ortega Israel Parra
Published: April 2024

Cancer is the leading cause of death in the world; and cancer treatments are becoming more expensive and there are not
resources available in any institution or government for their cure. In 2020, there were 19.3 million new cases and around
10 million deaths and 28.4 million cases are expected by 2024. The most common types of cancer are breast, lung, colon and rectum and prostate;
approximately 30% are due to tobacco use, alcohol consumption, low fruit and vegetable intake, and lack of physical activity; as well as
infections caused by hepatitis viruses or human papillomaviruses. Cancer in children and adolescents is one of the leading causes of death in the
worldwide. Each year, more than 400,000 children are diagnosed globally. In children, leukemias are more common, then brain tumors, and then
lymphomas. This makes it a public health problem in Mexico and the worldwide. Amino acids stimulate cell growth and development cellular.
Polyamines are the integrated part of the cellular and genetic metabolism and help in transcription, translocation, signaling and post-translational
modications. Polyamines binding to RNA leads to structural changes which stimulate and increase the protein synthesis along the amino acids
may inuence the conditions of various diseases. Several diseases can be controlled to a higher extend via maintaining the metabolism of amino
acids and polyamines. On the other hand, a controlled diet is a way to maintain the level of amino acids and polyamines in the body. Present
review highlights to etiology of cancer, also discusses functions and metabolism of polyamines in human and also highlights the nutritional role
of amino acids and polyamines in the prevention and control of various diseases.
EFFECTS OF KINESIO TAPING AND EXERCISES IN FORWARD HEAD POSTURE ADULTS WITH TRIGGER POINTS IN RHOMBOIDS:AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY.
Authors: Ghyar Sakshi , Kamble Karuna , Salekar Bhagyashree
Published: April 2024

Myofascial trigger points are common from repetitive movements, faulty posture, and excessive muscle use. Forward Head Posture, being faulty
posture leads to neck pain, upper back discomfort and muscle imbalance. Literature states that myofascial trigger point has very high rate of
prevalence that is 45.5% in rhomboid muscles in individuals with upper back discomfort. Hence, the current study aimed to investigate the impact
of kinesio taping and exercises in forward head posture adults with trigger points in rhomboids. 168 individuals were screened for forward head
posture by Craniovertebral angle and trigger points in rhomboids. 70 participants were included in the study according to the inclusion & exclusion
criteria and divided into 2 groups, Group A (n=35) & Group B (n=35). Group A received posture correction exercises and Group B received kinesio
taping along with posture correction exercises. The exercises and kinesio taping application was done twice a week for 2 weeks (4 sessions). Pretreatment and post-treatment assessment was done using numeric pain rating scale and pressure algometer. Within group comparison for pre and
post treatment measurements was done by paired t test and comparison between 2 groups was done by unpaired t test. Statistical analysis showed
that both groups showed statistically signicant improvement in pain and pressure pain threshold post intervention. But inter group comparison did
not show signicant difference in pain and pressure pain threshold with p > 0.05. Hence, current study concludes that both the techniques are
equally effective in reducing pain and pressure pain threshold in forward head posture adults with trigger points of rhomboids.
CORRELATION BETWEEN THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF PARENTS REGARDING IMMUNISATION AND THE VACCINATION STATUS OF THE CHILDREN AGED 1-18 YEAR – A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: Antony Asha , T M Karthikeshwaran , Franklyn Nithya
Published: April 2024

Objectives:
1.To assess the immunisation status of the children between 1-18 years of age
2.To correlate the immunisation status with the knowledge, attitude and practice of parents towards immunisation
Design: Prospective observational cross-sectional study Setting: Paediatric department of Vijaya Health Centre, Vadapalani, Chennai during
September to November 2018. Participants: 354 healthy children between 1-18 years of age, selected as consecutive sample. Procedure: A
validated questionnaire was duly lled in by the parents of the children belonging to the study population. The immunisation status of the study
population was assessed and correlated with the knowledge, attitude and practices on immunisation. The obtained data was statistically analysed.
Main Outcome Measures: Majority of the children were completely immunised (64.7%). Majority of the parents were educated graduates (51%).
Most parents scored a perfect score on knowledge (32%) and good score on practice section(69%) with an average score in attitude section
(65.8%). Results: Completion of immunisation is found to be correlating signicantly with parental educational status(p =0.00). Parental
knowledge(p=0.011) and practices(p=0.032) in immunisation were also signicantly associated with complete immunisation. Conclusion: The
study concludes better immunisation cover follows better parental knowledge and practices.
Assessment of Adoption of Agrochemicals by Cucumber Farmers in Selected Local Government Areas in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Authors: Okwuokenye G. F. , Petu-Ibikunle A.M.
Published: April 2024

This study analyzed farmers’ behavior towards adoption level of agro-chemicals for productivity of cucumber crop in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The socio-economic characteristics of cucumber farmers, level of adoption and satisfaction derived from the use of agrochemical in cucumber production and the impact of adoption of agrochemicals in the production of cucumber crops in the study area were examined. The sample size was forty-seven randomly sampled from Kaduna North and Kaduna South local government areas. The study adopted the use of questionnaire and interview schedule to obtain data from the respondents. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the study’s objectives while inferential statistics (Logistic regression and Binomial test) were used to analyze the hypotheses of the study. Results revealed that the average age, household size, farm size and farm experience were 44.56 year, 8.13 persons, 2.13 acre and 8.38 years respectively. About 79% of the respondents ranked above average in their level of adoption of agrochemical usage in cucumber production Farmers satisfaction on effects of agrochemicals on cucumber crop is significantly high, since the majority (81.85%) fell under this category A difference in farm income of N65,957.45 was obtained and this was in favor of after respondent adoption of agrochemicals by the farmers. Variables like age (b = -11472.612; t = 1.739), educational status (b = 11065.852; t = 1.866), household size (b = 22120.708; t = 2.533), farm size (b = 1216.851; t = 0.131) and farm experience (-8402.064; t = 0.040) were found to be significant in influencing level of adoption of agrochemicals in cucumber production. Based on findings of the study, it could be recommended that efforts should be made to orientate and re-orientate the older farmers who did not seem to be adopting the use of agrochemicals so that they can begin to change their mind-set towards its use.
Treatment of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Fracture-Avulsion of the Thumb: A Case Report
Authors: Domingues Liliana Sofia Amaral , Gameiro João Duarte Gardete , Cunha Rui Duarte Teixeira , Domingues InêsFilipa da Silva , Neves João Miguel Fernandes , Bispo Ana Catarina
Published: April 2024

Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries of the thumb, often termed "gamekeeper's thumb," can result from falls or repetitive thumb abduction, predominantly affecting males. The severity ranges from stretching (grade I) to complete tearing (grade III), occasionally accompanied by avulsion fractures. Surgical intervention is advocated in some cases to restore joint stability and prevent osteoarthritis. The authors present a case report of a 51-year-old male with a displaced avulsion fracture at the UCL's distal attachment. Surgical treatment was performed. A lazy S dorsomedial approach over the first metacarpophalangeal joint was made, with careful protection of the dorsal cutaneous branches of the radial sensory nerve. An anatomic reduction of the fracture was achieved with the use of a suture passing k wire that was inserted through the avulsed fragment and then the phalanx and a non-absorbable suture (fiberwire) was passed. The free ends of the suture were securely tied on the distal radial side of the proximal phallanx, ensuring a stable fixation. Postoperative immobilization and rehabilitation led to a successful outcome, with the patient returning to work within 6 weeks, without complications. This case underscores the importance of surgical techniques in managing UCL injuries, emphasizing the restoration of joint stability to prevent long-term complications such as osteoarthritis, chronic pain and stiffness. The described method offers a viable option for treating UCL avulsion fractures, facilitating early recovery and preserving joint function.