bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pendampingan Digital Marketing Untuk Umkm Rengginang Udang di Kelurahan Yosodadi Kecamatan Metro Timur
Authors: Iswati Iswati  , Heri Cahyono  , Cahaya Khaeroni  , Kuliyatun Kuliyatun  , Wulan Nur Azizah  , Faizah Kanti  , Atiq Kundaratul  , Fatiya Asri  , Annisa’ul Insyirah
Published: September 2024

The food and beverage business in Indonesia, especially the snack business, has developed very rapidly, players in this sector are not only dominated by old players who have great reputations in the Indonesian food and beverage industry, but are also surrounded by new players, imported products. , even now snacks produced by home industries or what are known as small and medium unit products (SMEs), have been distributed to the modern market, which is making this sector increasingly busy and congested. One of the traditional snacks available and consumed by Indonesian people is Rengginang. Rengginang is a snack usually made from sticky rice.
Rengginang Udang is one of the processed snack products in Rw 06, Yosodadi Village, East Metro District, which was founded in 2020. Marketing management really needs to be understood by companies, so that they can take advantage of market opportunities by applying production concepts, product concepts, sales concepts, marketing concept, and social-oriented marketing concept.
What needs to be done is to carry out a marketing strategy analysis which can be done through appropriate digital marketing to overcome these problems using various stages and analytical tools in the marketing strategy. It is hoped that the results of this marketing strategy analysis will be able to determine the right marketing strategy for entrepreneurs so that they can continue to survive and develop an appropriate competitive strategy to face all possible changes that occur in the business environment. Through digital marketing strategies, you can also create or open new markets that were previously closed due to limited time, communication methods or distance.
Penegakan Hukum terhadap Pelaku Tindak Pidana Perjudian Online di Kelurahan Tanjung Raja Utara Kabupaten Ogan Ilir
Authors: Serlika Aprita  , Hasanal Mulkan  , Yonani Hasyim  , Desni Raspita  , Syahriati Fakhriah  , Ahmad Muadzdzib  , Ilham Mahar Khuluqi  , Anela Intan Putri  , Fitri Antisa
Published: September 2024

The rise of online gambling, which is mostly carried out by lower middle class people, can have a negative impact on the economic development of Indonesia. One of the direct negative impacts of online gambling on the country's economy is that online gambling can reduce state income. This is because the government does not receive taxes from illegal online gambling activities. Apart from that, online gambling can also cause economic losses for society. This legal research aims to find out the factors and how the law is enforced against online gambling players. The type of legal research carried out in this research is normative legal research, namely where law is conceptualized as what is written in statutory regulations (law in the books). ) or law is conceptualized as a rule or norm which is a benchmark for human behavior that is considered appropriate. Based on the research results, it is understood that the factors that cause a person to commit a criminal act of online gambling are influenced by two factors, namely internal and external factors. Internal factors come from within the perpetrator while external factors come from outside the perpetrator, such as the perpetrator's social environment.
Program Pengabdian Masyarakat Melalui Edukasi Dan Skrining Profil Lipid Serta Hubungannya Dengan Perlemakan Hati Pada Komunitas Lansia
Authors: Yohanes Firmansyah  , Friliesa Averina  , Louise Audrey
Published: September 2024

Fatty liver is a medical condition in which fat builds up in liver cells, which can develop into steatohepatitis, fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer if not treated properly. Fatty liver in the elderly causes an increased risk of serious complications due to the high prevalence of metabolic risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and obesity which are more common in the elderly. The importance of education and understanding risk factors so that the elderly community can adopt a healthy lifestyle is the main focus of this community service activity. Through the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) method, initial assessment, education, implementation of healthy eating and exercise patterns, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the intervention are carried out. The results showed that the majority of elderly people had cholesterol levels and liver function within normal limits, although 9.7% had hypercholesterolemia and 43% had SGOT levels that were not optimal. Continuous education and support are key in preventing and managing fatty liver and dyslipidemia in the elderly, thereby improving their quality of life.
PENENTUAN FAKTOR BEBAN DINAMIS PADA JEMBATAN BERDASARKAN PENGUKURAN BRIDGE WEIGH-IN-MOTION
Authors: Nugraha Widi , Sidi Indra Djati , Suarjana Made , Zulkifli Ediansjah
Published: September 2024

Beban yang bekerja pada struktur jembatan tidak hanya bersifat statis, tetapi juga dinamis yang akibatkan pergerakan kendaraan dengan kecepatan tertentu. Efek dari beban dinamis ini, terutama dalam bentuk amplifikasi beban, memerlukan perhatian khusus dalam perancangan jembatan. Faktor Beban Dinamis (FBD) digunakan dalam perencanaan jembatan sebagai pengali beban hidup rencana yang memperhitungkan efek dinamis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi nilai FBD pada dua lokasi pengukuran Bridge Weigh-in-Motion (B-WIM) di Indonesia: Jembatan Pawiro Baru (ID-001) dengan bentang 18 m dan Jembatan Kaligawe (ID-004) dengan bentang 30 m. Metode analisis respons struktur jembatan digunakan untuk menghitung FBD berdasarkan data pengukuran regangan tarik akibat beban kendaraan yang melintas. Hasil pengukuran menunjukkan bahwa FBD rata-rata untuk kendaraan ringan (GVW < 25 ton) pada ID-001 adalah 1,19 dan pada ID-004 adalah 1,19. Untuk kendaraan berat (GVW >= 25 ton), nilai FBD rata-rata adalah 1,10 untuk ID-001 dan 1,09 untuk ID-004. Hasil analisis mengungkapkan hubungan FBD dengan berat total kendaraan (GVW), di mana kendaraan berat memiliki FBD yang lebih rendah. Berdasarkan temuan ini, diajukan model FBD nominal berdasarkan GVW yang lebih efisien dan akurat untuk perencanaan jembatan. Model ini menunjukkan potensi untuk meningkatkan efisiensi perencanaan jembatan dengan menghasilkan nilai FBD yang lebih kecil dibandingkan dengan ketentuan SNI 1725:2016. Model FBD ini dapat dipertimbangkan untuk menyesuaikan ketentuan FBD dalam pengkinian SNI 1725:2016 sehingga standar perencanaan lebih mendekati perilaku dinamis jembatan dalam berbagai kondisi beban.
Kata Kunci: jembatan, faktor beban dinamis (FBD), Bridge Weigh-in-Motion (B-WIM), perencanaan jembatan, berat total kendaraan (GVW)
STUDI EKSPERIMENTAL PERILAKU STRUKTURAL LANTAI KACA LAMINASI TERHADAP BEBAN LENTUR
Authors: Nugraha Widi , Triwibowo Hari , Subrata Budi
Published: September 2024

Perkembangan kaca laminasi dengan sifat yang lebih daktil daripada kaca standar membuka peluang baru untuk penggunaannya sebagai elemen struktur pemikul beban, termasuk lantai dan balok. Penggunaan kaca laminasi sebagai lantai jembatan telah berkembang luas di proyek konstruksi di berbagai lokasi. Namun, pengetahuan tentang perilaku struktural lantai kaca laminasi masih cukup terbatas karena perkembangannya yang relatif baru dalam industri konstruksi. Studi eksperimental ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perilaku struktural lantai kaca laminasi yang mengalami gaya lentur akibat beban vertikal. Pengujian dilakukan di laboratorium dengan menggunakan sampel panel lantai kaca laminasi lengkap dengan sistem frame lantai. Terdapat empat sampel yang diuji, masing-masing terdiri atas tiga sampel dengan dua lapisan kaca laminasi dan satu sampel dengan tiga lapisan kaca laminasi. Ketebalan lapisan kaca laminasi dan lapisan interlayer yang digunakan untuk keempat sampel adalah sama, yaitu secara berurutan 12 mm dan 1,5 mm. Pengujian dilakukan dengan memberikan beban tekan vertikal di tengah bentang pelat lantai, sementara besaran deformasi lendutan lantai diukur untuk setiap penambahan besaran gaya tekan. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa semua spesimen lantai kaca laminasi mampu menahan beban yang lebih besar daripada beban rencana, dengan nilai daktilitas dapat mencapai 2,23. Kegagalan lentur terjadi secara bertahap sehingga memungkinkan evakuasi dilakukan dengan aman. Hasil ini memberikan kontribusi signifikan terhadap pemahaman kita mengenai penggunaan kaca laminasi struktural dalam pengembangan konstruksi jembatan, membuka potensi baru untuk inovasi dalam desain struktur.
Kata Kunci: kaca laminasi, lantai struktural, uji lentur, daktilitas, kekakuan
“Why do you think we look away?” Centering Humanity in Conversations about Economic Disparity
Authors: Diaz Amanda R. , Peek William L.
Published: September 2024

Using sociocultural approaches, the authors document how one middle school teacher uses critical conversation to center humanity when discussing economic disparity.
Perspectives on Practice: Fostering Empathy and Understanding: The Transformative Role of Diverse Children’s Literature in Confronting Racism
Authors: Rabenn McKenzie , Brandt Sonja
Published: September 2024

Across the country, GOP legislators, parent groups, and school boards are banning books and attempting to take away the power of children’s literature. The resistance comes in the form of book bans and Critical Race Theory legislation. Taking away diverse books or banning the conversations that accompany such books from happening prevents books from being windows, mirrors, or sliding glass doors for students.
Mengapa Siswa SMP di Indonesia melakukan Perundungan?
Authors: Mohammad Sholihul Wafi
Published: September 2024

Bullying is an aggressive behavior that has become a significant issue among junior high school students in Indonesia. This study employed a literature review method to identify the underlying reasons behind this phenomenon. To provide a comprehensive explanation, this study examined three primary perspectives: peers, school environment, and parental influence, to answer the research question, "Why do junior high school students in Indonesia bully their peers?" The findings indicate that bullying among peers is often influenced by social constructions, such as group norms or peer pressure. Within the school environment, factors contributing to bullying include weak enforcement of regulations and non-compliance with existing rules. Meanwhile, inappropriate parenting styles and poor quality relationships between parents and children also contribute to bullying behavior. This research is expected to serve as a reference for bullying prevention efforts among students. However, further research is still needed to identify additional factors that may contribute to the bullying phenomenon in secondary schools.  
Perundungan merupakan perilaku agresif yang telah menjadi masalah signifikan di kalangan siswa sekolah menengah pertama (SMP) di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kajian pustaka untuk mengidentifikasi alasan-alasan di balik fenomena tersebut. Dalam upaya memberikan penjelasan yang komprehensif, penelitian ini mengkaji tiga perspektif utama: teman sebaya, lingkungan sekolah, dan pengaruh orang tua, untuk menjawab pertanyaan penelitian, "Mengapa siswa SMP di Indonesia melakukan perundungan terhadap teman sebaya mereka?" Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perundungan di antara teman sebaya sering kali dipengaruhi oleh konstruksi sosial, seperti norma kelompok atau tekanan teman sebaya. Di lingkungan sekolah, faktor yang berkontribusi terhadap perundungan meliputi lemahnya penegakan peraturan dan ketidakpatuhan terhadap aturan yang ada. Sementara itu, gaya pengasuhan yang kurang tepat serta kualitas hubungan yang buruk antara orang tua dan anak turut menjadi faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap perilaku perundungan. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menjadi referensi dalam upaya pencegahan perundungan di kalangan siswa. Namun, penelitian lebih lanjut tetap diperlukan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor tambahan yang mungkin berkontribusi terhadap fenomena perundungan di sekolah menengah.
Biopsychosocial Assessment and Intervention on Vascular Diseases of Lower Extremities
Authors: Georgiou Eliza (Eleni- Zacharoula) , Prapiadou Savvina , Xynogala Anastasia , Tsimpoukis Andreas , Alexopoulos Panagiotis , Moulakakis Konstantinos
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD), which involves one or more vessels of the lower extremities, is common in older adults due to complex genetic and environmental interactions that result in reduced peripheral perfusion. Despite being in many cases asymptomatic, early PAD is associated with reduced survival rate due to its undeniable association with atherosclerosis in other arterial areas, such as the coronary, carotid and cerebral circulations. As population worldwide grows and ages and modern lifestyle leading to obesity and Diabetes Mellitus becomes more popular the number of older adults affected by lower extremity lesions due to PAD increase. While the biological consequences of these diseases have been well-studied, the highly prevalent neuropsychiatric aftermath of vascular diseases has yet to be thoroughly investi- gated.
Methods: The conduction of this review was made possible with the use of the databases PubMed and Google Scholar and articles were included up until November 2022. Only peer-reviewed journal articles were eligible. Key words used include combinations of the terms “PAD”, “Psychiatric diseases”, “vascular diseases”, “diabetes”, “anxiety”, “depression”, “psycho- logical status”, “cognition” and “amputation”.
Results: The few studies that have assessed the psychological status of patients with vascular diseases suggest that psy- chiatric comorbidities are common in this patient group. Further larger scale studies are needed to elucidate the exact mechanism of this phenomenon as well as the optimal diagnostic methods, treatment plan and intervention timeline for these patients.
Conclusion: In the present review light is shed on mental illness symptoms in PAD and their importance for disease man- agement and course as well as the quality of life of patients.
Symptomatic thrombus of Infrarenal Abdominal Aorta in a patient with Antiphospholipid Syndrome. A case report and review of the literature
Authors: Karaolanis Georgios , Hadjis Demetrios , Glantzounis Georgios
Published: September 2024

A previously healthy 58-year-old man presented to the emergency department with nine days history of right lower extremity rest pain (class Fontaine III, Rutherford IV). The ankle-brachial index in the right and left leg was 0.67 and 0.75, respectively. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) revealed the presence of thrombus in the infrarenal aorta, starting one centimeter below the renal arteries with occlusion of the right common iliac artery. A rheumatological workup showed antiphospholipid antibodies, and the anticardiolipin immunoglobulin G was positive. The patient underwent covered endovascular reconstruction of aortic bifurcation (CERAB). Twelve months after the procedure, he demonstrated no signs of limb ischemia, and the CTA showed excellent stent patency as well as sufficient blood flow in the infrarenal aorta and both lower limbs.
Single center experience with fenestrated and branched endovascular repair (F/BEVAR) for pararenal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms
Authors: Athanasios Katsargyris  , Natasha Hasemaki  , Antonia Skotsimara  , Ilias Avgerinos  , Michail Tsotsios  , Christos Bakogiannis  , Sotirios Georgopoulos  , Chris Klonaris
Published: September 2024

Objectives: To report preliminary outcomes of fenestrated and branched endovascular repair (F/BEVAR) for pararenal aortic aneurysms (PAA) and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAA) in a single center.
Materials and Methods: Consecutive patients treated with F/BEVAR for PAA or TAAA within the period July 2021 - March 2023 were included. Perioperative and early follow-up outcomes were analyzed.  
Results: During the study period, 35 patients (33 male, mean age 72.6 ± 7.8 years) were treated. Twenty-one (60.0%) patients were treated for a TAAA and 14 (40.0%) for a PAA. Fourteen (40.0%) patients had previously undergone one or more open/endovascular aortic procedures. Five (14.3%) patients had an acute aneurysm. Mean operative time was 240 ± 65min. Technical success was achieved in 33 (94.3%) patients. Thirty-day operative mortality was 2.9% (1/35). One patient (2.9%) developed postoperatively spinal cord ischemia with permanent paraplegia. During follow-up three patients died. All target vessels remained patent excpet for one renal artery. Two patients had a type Ic endoleak and have been planned for a bridging stent-graft extension.
Conclusions: Early outcomes of this preliminary F/BEVAR single center experience seem to be comparable to published outcomes of high-volume centers. A frequent performance of these procedures under a routine protocol may have contributed to these outcomes. Further follow-up is warranted.
Kandungan Protein Kasar Serat Kasar dan Lemak Kasar Hijauan Pakan Padang Penggembalaan Alam di Desa Bhezamari dan Desa Raporendu Kecamatan Nangapanda Kabupaten Ende
Authors: Wanda Fransisko , B. Osa Dominggus , Tany Temu Stefanus
Published: September 2024

Penelitian dilaksanakan selama 3 bulan dari Februari hingga April 2023 dipadang penggembalaan alam Desa Bhezamari dan Desa Raporendu Kecamatan Nangapanda Kabupaten Ende. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui Kandungan Protein Kasar, Serat Kasar dan Lemak Kasar. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah Metode survei pengukuran dan pengamatan langsung di lapangan dengan menggunakan bingkai kuadran 1 x 1 m. Data yang diperoleh ditabulasi dan dihitung untuk mendapatkan presentasi rata-rata kandungan protein kasar, serat kasar, serta Lemak Kasar hijauan padang penggembalaan alam. Hasil penelitian diperoleh rataan kandungan Protein kasar 9,91%, Serat Kasar 27,32%, serta Lemak Kasar 3,03% di Desa Bhezamari, sedangkan Desa Raporendu Protein Kasar 5,12%, Serat Kasar 26,51%, serta Lemak Kasar 1,74%. Berdasarkan analisis statistik uji t (t-student) terhadap Protein Kasar nilai t hitung (7.284) lebih besar dari t tabel (2.12) terdapat perbedaan antara Protein Kasar Desa Raporendu dengan Protein Kasar Desa Bhezamari dan Serat Kasar nilai t hitung (1.070) lebih kecil dari t tabel (2.12) tidak terdapat perbedaan antara Serat Kasar Desa Raporendu dengan Serat Kasar Desa Bhezamari. Serta Lemak Kasar nilai t hitung (4.751) lebih besar dari t tabel (2.12) terdapat perbedaan antara Lemak Kasar Desa Raporendu dengan Lemak Kasar Desa Bhezamari
Efektivitas Kegiatan Bernyanyi dalam Mengembangkan Kosakata Bahasa Inggris Siswa Kelas I SDN 039 Air Terbit Kabupaten Kampar
Authors: Latifah Salsabila Anisa Udiyani  , Radhiyatul Fithri  , Salma Salma
Published: September 2024

English is an international language, some countries make English a second language after their native language. Learning English from an early age is certainly a good thing, because it cannot be denied that learning English is important and beneficial for a person’s future. In the initial stages of learning English, what is very important to learn first is learning vocabulary, because vocabulary will help someone to learn someone to learn English at the next step and help someone be able to cummunicate using English well. SDN 039  Air Terbit applies singing activities in carrying out English vocabulary learning,  singing activities can help students develop and memorize English vocabulary easily, especially for class 1 students, this activity will certainly make class 1 students more antusiastic in memorize English vocabulary. The  purpose of this research is : (1) to find out how singing activities are implemented in learning english vocabulary for class 1 students at SDN 039 Air Terbit, (2) to determine the effectiveness of singing activities in developing the vocabulary of class 1 students SDN 039 Air Terbit. This research method is qualitative research, the data collection techniques used are through observation, interviews and documentation.
Hubungan Self Efficacy dengan Perilaku Bullying di SD Negeri 06 Sungai Kayu Ara Kecamatan Sungai Apit Kabupaten Siak
Authors: Tia Salsabilla  , Deprizon Deprizon  , Salman Salman
Published: September 2024

There are many cases of bullying at school so it can have a bad impact, bullying among students is a serious problem that has a negative impact on the victim and the school environment as a whole and bullying can also reduce the level of self-confidence of students who experience bullying. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between self-efficacy and bullying behavior. The research method used in this research is descriptive quantitative. Data was obtained through questionnaires distributed in schools. The research results show that self-efficacy has a significant relationship with bullying behavior.
Penerapan Media Poster dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Menulis Karangan Deskripsi pada Pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia Siswa Kelas V di SDIT Bunayya Pekanbaru
Authors: Indah Ayu Fitriani  , Radhiyatul Fithri  , Sakban Sakban  , Wismanto Wismanto  , Deprizon Deprizon  , Salman Salman
Published: September 2024

This research was motivated by the low ability to write descriptive essays in Indonesian language lessons for class V students at SDIT Bunayya Pekanbaru. The researcher found a way to solve this problem by applying poster media as an effort to improve the ability to write descriptive essays for class V students. The research method that the researcher used in this research was Classroom Action Research (PTK). This research was carried out in 2 cycles, each cycle having 2 meetings. Each cycle in this research consists of planning, implementation, observation and reflection stages. The data that researchers obtained was then analyzed descriptively. This research involved 30 Sa'ad class V students. Researchers found that the results of teacher and student activities developed significantly in each cycle using poster media. In the first cycle of teacher activities, the results were 53% and 58%. In cycle II teacher activity increased to 66% and 96%. Student activity in cycle one was 34% and 52%. Meanwhile in cycle II it rose to 60% and 79%. The learning outcomes obtained at the pre-cycle stage were 58.10%. After the first cycle was held, the results obtained were 74.43% and the results obtained in the second cycle were 85.07%. The percentage of classical completion in the pre-cycle was 43%, increasing in cycle I by 60% and the percentage obtained in cycle II increased by 90%. Thus, the use of poster media as an effort to improve students' ability to write descriptive essays produces very satisfying results.
 
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Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Kepuasan Nasabah PT. Bank Mega Cabang Sengkang
Authors: Ekayani Burhanuddin  , Maspawati Tokang  , Erna Erna
Published: September 2024

this article is the result of an analysis of customer satisfaction with PT. Bank Mega Sengkang branch. In connection with this, how do customers get the service they expect with the provision of services from staff or employees so that customers feel happy and their wishes are fulfilled. Therefore, this study aims to show the significance of the influence of service quality on customer satisfaction. In analyzing the data, descriptive analysis was used which contained the distribution of items from each variable, then simple linear regression analysis and hypothesis tester. From the results of the tester with simple linear regression and partial regression analysis, it was shown that the simultaneous variable of Service (X) to customer satisfaction (Y) indicated by the R square value was 0.462. This figure shows that the simultaneous variable Service (X) used in this regression equation contributes to customer satisfaction (Y) of 46.2% while the remaining 53.8% is explained by other factors that are not included in this study. Based on the results of this study, it was concluded that customer satisfaction had a significant and partially positive effect on the increase in the number of customers at PT. Bank Mega Sengkang branch.
Desarrollo Emocional y Social en la Primera Infancia: Estudio en Niños Menores de 3 Años del Cantón Archidona
Authors: Rochina Chileno Segundo Calisto , García Pilataxi Andrea Cristina , Andi Chongo Juan David
Published: September 2024

El presente estudio tiene como objetivo evaluar el impacto de una intervención dirigida al desarrollo emocional y social en niños menores de 3 años en tres centros de desarrollo infantil integral en el cantón Archidona. Se utilizó un enfoque cuantitativo con un diseño cuasi experimental, aplicando cuestionarios que incluían un pretest y un postest para medir indicadores de logro en diferentes grupos de edad. Se llevaron a cabo investigaciones bibliográficas, de campo y descriptivas para fundamentar teóricamente el estudio y caracterizar el estado actual de las habilidades socioemocionales de los niños. Los resultados revelaron mejoras significativas en el desarrollo emocional y social de los niños, destacando que, en el grupo de 25 a 36 meses, el porcentaje de niños que dominan las habilidades evaluadas aumentó del 42% al 92% en el Centro "Mushuk Wawa", del 38% al 46% en "Luceritos" y del 29% al 75% en "Yuyarik Wawakuna". Estos hallazgos sugieren que las estrategias implementadas, basadas en prácticas de crianza sensibles y actividades lúdicas, son efectivas para fomentar habilidades socioemocionales clave. La investigación resalta la importancia de intervenciones tempranas en el desarrollo integral de los niños.
Evaluation of the Diagnostic Accuracy of PET/MRI in the Staging of Prostate Cancer: A Retrospective Study in Barcelona, Spain
Authors: Guelle Paula , Sandra Quinn
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Accurate staging of prostate cancer (PCa) is crucial for treatment planning and prognostication. The integration of positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) into a single hybrid system (PET/MRI) has shown promise in improving PCa staging accuracy. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of PET/MRI in the staging of PCa in a cohort of patients from Barcelona, Spain.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 120 patients with biopsy-proven PCa who underwent PET/MRI for staging between 2018 and 2023 at a tertiary care center in Barcelona. PET/MRI findings were compared with the histopathological results from radical prostatectomy or biopsy as the reference standard. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), and accuracy were calculated for PET/MRI in detecting local tumor extent (T-stage), lymph node involvement (N-stage), and distant metastases (M-stage).
Results: PET/MRI demonstrated a sensitivity of 92%, specificity of 88%, PPV of 90%, NPV of 91%, and accuracy of 90% for T-staging. For N-staging, the sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, and accuracy were 85%, 94%, 82%, 95%, and 92%, respectively. In the detection of distant metastases (M-stage), PET/MRI showed a sensitivity of 90%, specificity of 98%, PPV of 95%, NPV of 96%, and accuracy of 97%.
Conclusion: PET/MRI exhibits high diagnostic accuracy in the staging of PCa, particularly in the assessment of local tumor extent, lymph node involvement, and distant metastases. The integration of PET/MRI into clinical practice may improve the accuracy of PCa staging, leading to more personalized treatment decisions and improved patient outcomes.
Why I'm not going to SIPS 2025
Authors: Hartgerink Chris
Published: September 2024

I am a member of the Society for Improvement of Psychological Science (SIPS) – have been since 2017. I joined their yearly conferences every other year starting in 2017, but I will not be joining the 2025 conference in Budapest, Hungary. For me, the big selling point of SIPS are the people – the location choice for 2025 (unintentionally) signals that some people are less important.
Paraquat and other dessicants and bleaching herbicides: Their influence on weeds, crops and human and animal health
Authors: Nikolić Bogdan , Đurović Sanja , Pisinov Boris , Jovanović Vladan , Dudić Tijana , Dugalić Miloš
Published: September 2024

The paper provides an overview of various aspects of desiccants and bleaching herbicides, from different chemical groups, which have in common the drying and bleaching of leaf mass. In weed plants, they can act as total or selective herbicides, and be applied in the mature stages of the crop, where by drying the leaf mass they promote the maturation of some important crops such as sunflower, soybeans, and potatoes. More or less, all these various herbicides are highly or significantly toxic, which greatly complicates their application. In the EU, there was an initiative to ban some of them (e.g. paraquat). However, despite their significant toxicity, we believe they should be considered as an alternative to some other herbicides.
Contribution to phytocenology and ecological relations of ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.) in the Canton of Sarajevo
Authors: Hasanbegović Anis , Murtić Senad , Bašić Fejzo
Published: September 2024

Ragweed is a neophyte which inhabits various crops and ruderal habitats. That is the reason why this paper is dedicated to phytocenology and ecological relations of ragweed in such a habitat. Research was carried out in the area of a former railway freight and customs terminal, in the period from 2021 to 2023. Phytocenological image was made and all the parameters were assessed: life form, phytocenological affiliation, floral elements, indicator values, and soil analysis. The aim of the paper is to present the places where ragweed may be found, as well as under what ecological conditions and with what other species it occurs. This research yielded new data on the phytocenology of ragweed, determined in the vegetation of the order Chenopodietalia. A total of 69 species from 23 families were identified. The most numerous is the Asteraceae family. Phytocenologically, the largest number of species belongs to the order Chenopodietalia, and as far as the indicator values are concerned, the most numerous are the representatives of tertiary vegetation. Hemicryptophytes predominate regarding life forms, and concerning the floral elements, 40 different elements from 9 groups were noted. The most numerous group are Eurasian species, and the most numerous individual floral elements are euras-smed and eurassubozean-smed.
Allelopathic potential of plant extracts from the stem of Cuscuta campestris Yunck
Authors: Tojić Teodora , Gajić-Umiljendić Jelena , Đorđević Tijana , Sarić-Krsmanović Marija
Published: September 2024

Allelopathic processes involve interactions between living organisms via secondary metabolites (allelochemicals). Cuscuta species are known for their large production of chemical compounds characterized by various biological activities. This study aimed to test the allelopathic effects of plant extracts isolated from the stem of Cuscuta campestris on the germination and early seedling growth of two weed species (Amaranthus retroflexus and Portulaca oleracea). Additionally, the goals were to also conduct an analysis of the plant extracts and determine their antioxidant properties. The chemical analysis has shown that the obtained plant extract is a rich source of phenolic compounds. HPLC analysis separated by content of the following compounds: quercetin (5.62 mg g -1), catechin (3.71 mg g -1), diadzin (2.85 mg g -1), luteolin (1.82 mg g -1), and rutin (1.16 mg g -1). In addition, higher concentrations (0.75% and 1%) of the plant extract of this parasitic flower had an inhibitory effect on the germination and early growth of A. retroflexus and P. oleracea seeds. A. retroflexus proved to be a more sensitive test plant compared to P. oleraceae, which is confirmed by the inhibition percentages of seed germination of 88% (A. retroflexus) and 8% (P. oleraceae), i.e. the inhibition of seedling growth was 77% (A. retroflexus) or 70% (P. oleraceae). The obtained results have shown the allelopathic properties of the stem extracts of the C. campestris.
The importance of consumer perceptions in sleepwear design
Authors: Celcar Damjana , Gruden Bole
Published: September 2024

Sleepwear is an important part of women's, men's and also children's wardrobes, which, in addition to other factors, affect the quality of sleep. Therefore, it is important to pay more attention to the designing and planning of sleepwear. To determine the state of wearing and purchasing sleepwear in Slovenia, we conducted a survey covering various aspects, including consumer perceptions and preferences regarding sleepwear textiles, details, colours and styles, purchasing behaviour and wearing of sleepwear. The results of the research will be helpful in planning and designing of sleepwear, as well in understanding Slovene consumers' perceptions of sleepwear.
Innovative entrepreneurship as a key factor in creating a sustainable textile and fashion industry
Authors: Kokeza Gordana , Josipović Sonja , Urošević Snežana
Published: September 2024

This paper studies the impact of applying innovative entrepreneurship in the process of realizing sustainable business practices in the textile and fashion industry. The paper begins with the main characteristics of sustainable development which tries to reconcile economic, ecological and social aims, and which is realized through a large number of activities manifested in the principles of green and circular economy, bioeconomy, waste management, clean technologies etc. Firstly, the necessity of applying new business models based on innovation and sustainability is studied closely, then the attention is directed to the possibility of their application in the textile and fashion industry. Special attention in this paper is devoted to the role of innovative entrepreneurship in sustainable business practices in this sector. The conclusion is that the textile and fashion industry have considerable opportunities for the application of innovative entrepreneurship and the realization of the sustainable development principles, as well as that innovative entrepreneurship today represents one of the main driving forces of its innovative sustainable business models.
E-business in the garment industry
Authors: Stojanović Olga , Savić Kristina , Mazić Mina , Savić Pojužina
Published: September 2024

All fashion houses try to find the best way to reach their customers, so they use different strategies. In recent years, clothing manufacturers have increasingly applied e-business to promote and sell their products. Online media helps fashion houses market take their products worldwide with a minimum investment of money and maximum visibility. Considering that many fashion houses implement e-business, it is necessary to make the product unique and recognizable.
Environmental issue of sustainable textile industry: Examples of good manufacturing practices
Authors: Žarković Darja , Vučićević Marija , Vlahović Milica
Published: September 2024

Growing impact on the environment and the rising demand for water, energy and raw materials that has resulted from the worldwide expansion of industry, put the principles of sustainability and cleaner production in a front line, as emergent activity. The textile industry consumes a high amount of energy and generates an enormous quantity of wastewater-worldwide, it generates 20 % of industrial wastewater and 8 % of greenhouse gas (GHG), while cotton production uses large amounts of pesticides, water and fertilizers. Many aspects of sustainable textile industry are not related only to production process itself (product quality and its market price, production process, supply of raw materials and its costs), but also to nus products, energy and water consumption, equipment service time, occupational health, and environmental issue. Thus, successful companies in textile production are driven by the basic principles of sustainable development and implementation of good manufacturing practice and cleaner production principles. This paper presents main principles of environmental protection in textile industry to be adopted toward sustainable production; these principles consider minimization of water, energy, virgin raw materials and chemicals usage, which results in reduction of the CO2 emissions, toward climate neutral production and business. Described company increases the share of sustainable/renewable materials and recycled materials, by accomplishing its own sustainability goals concerning environmental issue.
Albanian garment and leather footwear Industry: Challenges for sustainability and green development
Authors: Leti Albana , Shehi Ermira , Spahija Silva
Published: September 2024

Albanian Garment and Leather Footwear Industry, remain one of the most advanced among the other Balkan regions regarding operational environment, due this to the implementation of digital reforms from the government. Although this is an advantage, many companies are facing challenges due to external and internal factors. This is due to many factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, internalization, technology innovation, decrease of primary resources, customer demand customized at the lowest price, etc. Albania cannot be called a free labor force, on the other hand, the devaluation of the Euro, technological transformations, and the implementation of EU legislation to protect primary resources, by leading them through sustainability and green production. This sector nowadays needs to change the concept of production by investing in advanced technology, if they want to survive in the local and EU market.
Influence of curing period on some mechanical and durability-related properties of limestone powder concrete
Authors: Radović Andrija , Carević Vedran , Radević Aleksandar , Stupar Branislav , Veličkov Darko
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the influence of curing periods on the mechanical and durability-related properties of limestone powder concrete, focusing on the potential of limestone as a sustainable alternative to traditional materials, primarily cement. The research explores the effects of varying cement replacement percentages (30-55%) and curing durations (1, 3, 7, 14, and 28 days) on concrete properties such as compressive strength, flexural strength, water permeability, and resistance to chloride ingress. The limestone fineness was also tested using two powders from the same chemical composition, but different particles size. Results indicate that longer curing periods generally enhance concrete performance, but not in all cases. The greatest benefits of extending the curing period was observed in the case of water penetration depth, so the average difference between 1 and 28 days curing was about 50%. Flexural strength also saw a substantial increase of up to 24% over the same curing period. However, increasing the curing period from 7 to 28 days resulted in an unexpected average reduction in concrete compressive strength of 13%. Despite previous results, a positive impact of a higher limestone powder content was observed in all cases, except for resistance to chloride penetration. Concretes that contained limestone powder had a significantly lower (as much as 186%) resistance to chloride penetration, compared to the reference (with the highest dispersion of results). The study found no significant influence of limestone particle size on concrete properties.
Comparative analysis of the impact of family and social media influencers on the purchase decision
Authors: Vranješ Marija , Tomašević Dragana
Published: September 2024

The intensification of the digitization process has significantly transformed media habits and consumer behavior. Current statistical data indicate a growing prevalence of internet users, social platforms, and mobile devices within the global population. This has created a new digital reality that coexists with traditional aspects of people's lives. In this context, influencers are gaining increasing power as opinion leaders in the digital environment, alongside the influence of family, friends, and colleagues. Accordingly, this paper sought to compare the impact of family and influencers on purchasing decisions. Additionally, it examined the differences in the influence of family and influencers on the decision to buy various categories of products/ services. In this regard, a paired samples t-test was conducted. Based on research that included 340 respondents, it was concluded that generally, family has a more significant influence on the purchase decision than influencers. The analysis of various product and service categories revealed that family members have a more substantial influence on purchasing decisions related to clothing, footwear, technical devices, tourist services and food products. Conversely, influencers have a greater impact on purchasing decisions related to cosmetic products. The study's findings offer valuable insights for managers in developing effective marketing strategies.
Short overview on guidelines for low back pain: LBP (low back pain guidelines)
Authors: Lađević Nebojša , Jovičić Jelena , Petrović Nataša , Jovanović Vesna , Lazić Miloš , Srećković Svetlana , Lađević Nikola , Dimić Nemanja , Šipetić Grujičić
Published: September 2024

Low back pain occurs in the area of the back between the lower edge of the 12th rib and the lower edge of the gluteus, with or without spreading down the leg. LBP occurs as a result of a combination of the influence of various physical, psychological and social factors, lifestyle habits and style, associated comorbidities, as well as various health factors that can or cannot be influenced. What is common to all guides is the consensus that multidisciplinary rehabilitation is necessary and that removing psychological obstacles has a significant positive impact on recovery. A multidisciplinary approach to treatment must include at least one physical component of treatment and rehabilitation and at least one component from the biopsychosocial model (psychological, social, occupational-work). Almost all guides suggest NSAIDs as the first pharmacological treatment, followed by the addition of paracetamol and weak opioids.
A study on the influence of graphene nano-sheets on the microstructure and mechanical properties of lead-free Sn-0.7Cu solder alloy
Authors: Nedeljković Milan , Mladenović Srba , Petrović Jasmina , Marković Ivana , Stamenković Uroš , Kovačević Avram
Published: September 2024

Numerous research studies on composite solder materials have aimed to develop sustainable lead-free solders. The production of various types of lead-free solders has been seriously investigated worldwide as an alternative to harmful Pb solders. The study examined the influence of graphene nanoparticles on the microstructure, density, and microhardness of lead-free Sn-0.7Cu solder. Graphene was used in the form of graphene nano-sheets (GNSs) with variable weight content and the nano-composite solder was obtained by powder metallurgy method. The purpose of the study was to utilize reinforcement to improve the physical and mechanical properties of solder materials. It was observed that the GNS particles were evenly distributed along the grain boundaries, resulting in a finer dendritic b-Sn structure and higher microhardness values. The addition of GNS particles to the Sn-0.7Cu solder matrix increased the microhardness values by 15%, while the density of the composite solder was slightly reduced.
Hybrid kinematic machine tools
Authors: Živanović Saša , Tabaković Slobodan , Dimić Zoran
Published: September 2024

Significant direction for the innovation and development of new machine tool is a developing a hybrid kinematic machine (HKM) which have the respective advantages of serial and parallel mechanism. This paper considers the developed domestic configurations of HKM. The paper presents the developed original HKM configurations in University of Belgrade Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Technical Science University of Novi Sad.
Review of the literature on the structural characteristics of unmanned aircraft
Authors: Marina Miloš , Čokorilo Olja , Mirosavljević Petar
Published: September 2024

Today, unmanned aircraft are in great expansion and in the next few decades, everyday life will be unimaginable without their use. In order to ensure their adequate integration into civil air traffic, it is necessary to investigate their safety aspect. In order to adequately investigate the behavior of unmanned aircraft in space, we must first understand their structural characteristics and their performance itself. The paper deals with a literal review of the constructive characteristics of unmanned aerial vehicles. The dominant structure and its performance are shown, i.e. the quadcopter structure of unmanned aircraft. A special aspect is placed on the calculation of thrust, as one of the most important performance parameters of a transport aircraft. The works presented in addition to the theoretical approach of performance calculation, used experimental representation through simulations and real-time flights.
The influence of ESG factors on company performance
Authors: Krstić Dalibor , Lazić Snežana , Ljubojević Nikolina , Obrić Bojan
Published: September 2024

The acronym ESG refers to environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors of cooperative governance, which have gained significant importance in recent years as investors, stakeholders and businesses increasingly recognize their importance. ESG factors can affect a company's performance through financial outcomes, risk management, reputation and long-term sustainability, etc. Companies that perform well on ESG criteria can be more attractive to investors and stakeholders concerned about long-term sustainability and responsible business practices. Moreover, many stock exchanges and regulatory bodies around the world encourage or require companies to disclose their ESG performance to promote transparency and accountability. The research in this paper is focused on the analysis of the impact of ESG factors of sustainable development on the company's profitability. The research focuses on the company DELHAIZE Serbia DOO Belgrade in the period 2020-2022. years. For data collection, reports on the company's sustainable development and available data on APR from the balance sheet and income statement were used. The analysis used the method of multiple linear regression. The empirical results of this research showed that business operations aligned with ESG factors of sustainable development has a positive effect on the company's profitability indicators.
Pembentukan Karakter Al-Quran melalui Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Syarifah Syarifah , Kubra Ilma Mukarramatul
Published: September 2024

This study aims to determine the implementation of the independent curriculum in the formation of Quranic character at SD Birrul Walidain Muhammadiyah Sragen. This study is a qualitative study with a descriptive approach conducted at SD Birrul Walidain Muhammadiyah Sragen involving curriculum teachers, student teachers and teachers who teach in the class as research subjects. Data collection techniques in this study were carried out by means of observation, interviews, and documentation and for data analysis used were data collection, data reduction, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study found that 1. The implementation of the independent curriculum in the formation of Quranic character at SD Muhammadiyah Birrul Walidain Sragen uses 3 class models, namely the Quran class, bilingual class and talent class which are divided into intracurricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities with a holistic and structured approach that focuses on developing competencies, Pancasila values ​​and Quranic character 2. Inhibiting and supporting factors are the main keys in optimizing the implementation of the Independent Curriculum at SD Muhammadiyah Birrul Walidain Sragen and ensuring the success of the formation of students' Quranic character.