bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pain Management in Patients with Hepatorenal Syndrome: A Literature Review
Authors: Eckes Jeremy , Romero-Chacon Karla
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Patients with cirrhosis often present with pain as a common complaint. Pharmacological pain management safety depends on the excretion and metabolism of drugs by the kidney and the liver. The analgesic choice in cirrhotic patients can be tremendously challenging, especially in patients with hepatorenal syndrome, a potentially reversible renal impairment associated with an increased drug accumulation and a high risk of potential toxicity. Choice and dose of medications depend on various factors, including the severity of the condition, possible drug interactions, drug dependence, and liver transplant status. Ideally, medications should be titrated from the lowest effective dose to higher strength. This review aims to discuss the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetics of analgesics used in cirrhotic patients. The metabolism of each drug, route of administration, pathophysiology, and limitations of their use are discussed to better understand their implementation in patients with cirrhosis and HRS. For this purpose, we performed a systematic literature search in PubMed and Google Scholar. Articles were searched via search terms and keywords. Certain high potency opioids like Sufentanil, Fentanyl, Remifentanil, Oxymorphone, and Butorphanol can be used cautiously. Low potency opioids such as Pentazocine, Tramadol, Nalbuphine, and Tapentadol may also be considered with dose adjustments. Albeit less favorable, some other analgesic options include Gabapentin, Pregabalin, acetaminophen, Duloxetine, Venlafaxine, Fluoxetine, Topical Lidocaine, Capsaicin, and Clonidine. Methodology: A systematic literature search in PubMed and google scholar was conducted between March 5 and August 10, 2021. Articles were searched via search terms and keywords relating to International Classification of Diseases: hepatorenal syndrome, pain, opioids, metabolism, renal clearance. Results: One thousand three hundred eighty-seven articles were identified from database searching. After removal of duplicates, 924 studies were screened for eligibility. After review of titles and abstracts, 665 studies were rejected for relevance reasons. Most of these studies were rejected because they were not relevant, did not meet search criteria, case-control article, case series articles, no English translation, articles did not mention adjustments in patients with liver or kidney disease. One hundred forty-two articles were used for the synthesis.
Perceived facilitators and barriers to enrolment in health insurance among people working in the informal sector in Morogoro, Tanzania
Authors:   , Abraham Elisante
Published: November 2023

Health financing is an important pathway towards universal health coverage (UHC). In Tanzania, despite an improved Community Health Fund (iCHF) rollout, people in the informal sector haven’t been fully enrolled. This study explored the perspectives of local-women food vendors (LWFV) and Bodaboda (motorcycle taxi) drivers on factors that facilitate and challenge their enrolment in iCHF. A phenomenological study was conducted in Morogoro Municipality. Fifty in-depth interviews and two focus group discussions were conducted. Participants were purposively selected based on being LWFV or Bodaboda drivers. The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) provided a framework for the inquiry and categorization of findings. Views from LWFV and Bodaboda drivers regarding enrolment in iCHF converged. Enrolment facilitators on attitude: value for money; and increased access to affordable health care. Subjective norms: encouragement from already-enrolled friends and relatives. Perceived control: belief that enrolment premiums are affordable; and improved health care. Barriers on attitude: limited knowledge of how the iCHF works; and no health promotion activities. Subjective norms: negative views from friends and family. Perceived control: the iCHF is not accepted in non-government facilities; limited time to go for enrolment; and uncertainty about coverage of non-communicable diseases. Results suggest that a positive attitude towards iCHF, supported by perceived benefits and encouragement from significant others, can motivate LWFV and Bodaboda drivers to enroll. However, more awareness of iCHF is needed among individuals in the informal sector. There is also a need to make quality health care services available to iCHF members, including extending their coverage.
20 Jahre Berliner Erklärung für Open Access: Wie ist die Lage in Berlin und Brandenburg?
Authors: Fischer Georg
Published: November 2023

Open Access für öffentliche Forschung und Kultur: Zwei Jahrzehnte ist es schon her, dass sich zahlreiche Organisationen in der

Berliner Erklärung

dafür aussprachen. Wie weit ist die Öffnung tatsächlich gekommen? Und was gilt es weiterhin zu tun? Spannende Fragen, die Berliner und Brandenburger Vertreter*innen aus Wissenschaft und Kultur letzte Woche diskutierten.
Nghiên cứu gia cường nền đất yếu dưới cát san lấp bằng cọc ngắn sử dụng vật liệu tương tự SCHNEEBELI trên mô hình thu nhỏ
Authors: Nguyễn Sỹ Hùng , Trần Thị Phương Huyền
Published: November 2023

This paper examines the effectiveness of short piles on soft ground with leveling sand, using a 2D small model. The study focuses on the geology of the Mekong Delta, which consists of a thick layer of soft soil and a layer of leveling sand with a thickness of 2-5m. The use of small and short piles (less than 30x30 cm and 5m or less) is a viable option for low-rise buildings in such conditions. The model replaces the sandy soil with a Schneebeli analog material and the weak clay with EPS foam, while short reinforced concrete piles are replaced by steel bars of the square cross-section. The vertical load tests were conducted on groups of piles, with variable parameters such as pile spacing, s, and the distance from the pile tip to the boundary of two soil layers, H. The results show that when the pile spacing, s, is constant and the distance from the pile tip to the boundary of two soil layers, H, decreases, as well as the deformed soil area under the pile tip. Conversely, when the pile spacing, s, increases, the failure of the soil under the pile tip becomes more localized. The use of a footing increases the bearing capacity of the pile group but also increases the vertical strain of the foam layer in both vertical and horizontal directions. Overall, the study shows that reinforcing soil with short piles significantly improves bearing capacity, increasing it by 2.3 to 3.5 times compared to unreinforced soil.
Peran Green Economy Terhadap Pembangunan Berkelanjutan Di Indonesia
Authors: Syahwildan Muhamad , Setiawan Indra , Hariroh Fiqih Maria Rabiatul
Published: November 2023

Pola hidup masyarakat modern telah membuat pembangunan sangat eksploitatif terhadap sumber daya alam dan mengancam kehidupan. Pembangunan yang bertumpu pada pertumbuhan produksi terbukti membuahkan perbaikan ekonomi, tetapi gagal di bidang sosial dan lingkungan. Misalnya, meningkatnya emisi gas rumah kaca, berkurangnya area hutan serta musnahnya berbagai spesies dan keanekaragaman hayati. Di samping itu adalah ketimpangan rata-rata pendapatan penduduk negara kaya dengan negara miskin. Berada di daerah yang merupakan kawasan industri, maka masyarakat sekitar perlu memperhatikan juga lingkungan mereka dari kerusakan yang terjadi disamping kemajuan perekonomiannya. Untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan tersebut, maka sebagai bentuk Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat, Divisi Pendidikan mengadakan Seminar Nasional yang membahas tentang “Peran Green Economy Terhadap Pembangunan Berkelanjutan Di Indonesia”. Kegiatan seminar ini dilakukan guna menyelesaikan Tujuan Pembangunan untuk Pertumbuhan ekonomi dan Peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat. Dampak negatif berupa pencemaran lingkungan, pemanasan global, kesenjangan sosial dan berkurangnya sumber daya alam dapat dicegah dan dikurangi dengan menerapkan pembangunan berbasis Ekonomi Hijau (Green Economy).
Pelatihan Sistem Pengendalian Persediaan Pada PT CGS Indonesia
Authors: Oktaviano Benny , Maryadi Adi , Wulandari Tirin , Suwandi Suwandi , Wulandari Dian Sulistyorini
Published: November 2023

Persaingan global yang telah mewarnai pembangunan ekonomi sejak pertengahan dekade terakhir Abad XX telah memunculkan paradigma baru di sektor industri pengolahan. Maksud dan tujuan perusahaan industri manufakturing telah bergeser dari keinginan mendapatkan laba sebagai tujuan utama menjadi keinginan untuk memuaskan pelanggan. Kemampuan menghasilkan produk-produk secara kreatif dirancang kemampuan dalam menyusun perencanaan produksi yang mampu menjawab pertanyaan pasar yang sangat dinamis yaitu produk, mutu, kapasitas yang tersedia di pasar. Tujuan dari pengabdian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis gambaran tentang sistem pengendalian internal atas persediaan barang produksi yang diterapkan pada PT. CGS Indonesia. Metode pelaksanaan adalah pelatihan. Prosesnya dimulai dari mengidentifikasi permasalahan yang ada pada koperasi tersebut kemudian dilanjutkan dengan memberikan pelatihan untuk sistem pengendalian persediaan.
Pencatatan Dan Penilaian Persediaan Obat-Obatan Pada Klinik Bidan Delima
Authors: Purba Jamian , Widati Sindik , Rustianah Rustianah , Wulandari Dian Sulistyorini
Published: November 2023

Tujuan dari pengabdian ini adalah untuk mengatahui bagaimana pencatatan dan penilaian persediaan obat-obatan pada Klinik Bidan Delima dengan menggunakan metode masuk pertama-keluar pertama (MPKP). Klinik Bidan Delima diketahui belum melakukan pencatatan persediaan barang dagang mereka sesuai dengan Standar Akuntansi Keuangan, padahal persediaan merupakan unsur yang sangat penting untuk membuat laporan keuangan dan laporan posisi keuangan. Metode yang dipakai dalam program pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah metode pelatihan : berupa memberikan penjelasan konsep dan pelatihan langsung dengan tatap muka dengan tetap memperhatikan protokol kesehatan yang ketat.
Pelatihan Nasional Certified Counselor Profesional di PT. ESAS Management Indonesia
Authors: Juariah Siti , Edy Sarwo , Nasyar Syaiful
Published: November 2023

Pelatihan konselor  professional khusunya untuk orang tua, guru, dosen, mahasiswa, perawat, penyuluh kesehatan, da’i, mentor, coach dan  umumnya untuk  semua peran atau  profesi pada lapisan masyarakat luas yang membutuhkan layanan konseling dari konselor mulai dari lembaga pendidikan formal, non formal, in formal dan pendidikan khusus serta pendidikan umum, konselor dalam organisasi, industri dan penanganan pasca bencana alam. Pelatihan konselor professional ini bertujuan untuk; Menghasilkan konselor tersertifikasi melalui pelatihan kompetensi di bidang konseling, Memfasilitasi ketersediaan konselor yang memiliki kompetensi, kesadaran diri, tanggung jawab, kepekaan, kepedulian, empati dan professional dalam melaksanakan program layanan konseling, Memfasilitasi konsleor lintas budaya dari berbagai culture/budaya yang ada di wilayah Indonesia khususnya, Mempersiapkan konselor yang memiliki kompetensi sesuai dengan skema kompetensi.
Pelatihan dan Pendampingan Penggunaan E-Modul Sains di SDN Pondok Bambu 06
Authors: Barokah Awalina , Kurnia Ira Restu , Maulana Donny , Umah Rani Nur
Published: November 2023

Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini memiliki beberapa tujuan utama. Pertama tujuan utama adalah untuk menyediakan sumber daya pendidikan yang mudah diakses dan efektif bagi siswa. E-modul sains berbasis flipbook ini dikembangkan dengan memperhatikan aspek pembelajaran yang interaktif dan menarik sehingga siswa dapat belajar dengan lebih menyenangkan. Selain itu pengabdian ini juga bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kapasitas guru dalam menggunakan teknologi dalam pembelajaran. Dengan memberikan pelatihan dan pendampingan kepada para guru diharapkan mereka dapat mengintegrasikan e-modul ini secara efektif dalam proses pembelajaran di kelas. Guru juga diberikan pemahaman tentang penggunaan e-modul di rumah sehingga dapat berkolaborasi dengan orang tua dalam mendukung proses pembelajaran siswa di rumah. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian ini adalah diskusi, pendampingan dan praktik. Diskusi digunakan untuk memberikan pemahaman tentang pentingnya penggunaan e-modul dalam pembelajaran sains. Pendampingan dilakukan untuk membantu guru dalam mengoperasikan e-modul dan memberikan saran dalam penggunaannya. Praktik dilakukan untuk memberikan pengalaman langsung kepada guru dalam menggunakan e-modul dalam kegiatan pembelajaran. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat dalam bentuk pengembangan e-modul sains ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi positif dalam peningkatan kualitas pendidikan di Indonesia. Melalui penggunaan teknologi dalam pembelajaran diharapkan dapat menciptakan lingkungan pendidikan yang inovatif dan mendorong siswa untuk lebih aktif dan antusias dalam belajar.
Bevezetés
Authors: Udvardy Antal
Published: November 2023

Kedves Olvasó! 2023-ban több olyan érdekes könyv jelent meg, amely Debrecenről szól. A Debreceni Szemle eme kötetének hasábjain a legérdekesebbek, legeredetibbek közül mutatunk be néhányat.
Introductie Elektriciteit en Magnetisme
Authors: Bouwman Wim G. , Hoogenboom Jacob P. , Haaksman Ron P.H.
Published: November 2023

Het boek is een algemene introductie in het elektromagnetisme, zoals in de meeste Amerikaanse universiteiten in het eerste jaar wordt gegeven. Uiteindelijk worden de wetten van Maxwell in integraal-vorm gegeven. De begrippen elektrische lading, krachten en velden worden beschreven. Hieruit wordt het begrip potentiaal gedefinieerd, met als toepassing de condensator. Vervolgens wordt er een link gelegd tussen het macroscopische en microscopische beeld van elektrische stroom. De relatie tussen stroom en magnetisch veld wordt gelegd en geïllustreerd aan de hand van spoelen. Het gedrag van condensatoren en spoelen in wisselstroomschakelingen wordt afgeleid. Tot slot laten we zien dat elektromagnetische golven voldoen aan de wetten van Maxwell. De studenten leren de wetten van Maxwell toe te passen in eenvoudige problemen. Ze leren grootheden uit te rekenen en eenvoudige afleidingen te maken. Ze passen symmetrie toe om een probleem wiskundig sterk te vereenvoudigen.
Two Technology Frameworks: Their Use in Lesson Design
Authors: Harkey Elizabeth B. , Barlow Angela T. , Groves-Scott Victoria
Published: November 2023

The authors used two technology frameworks to design three seventh-grade mathematics lessons, focusing on opportunities to address collaboration, authenticity, or personalization.
O ensino de frações no 6º ano mediado pela plataforma Phet
Authors: Silva Emanuel Santos da , Rosinke Patrícia , Trevisan Andreia Cristina Rodrigues
Published: November 2023

O presente relato de experiência tem por objetivo discutir sobre a utilização da tecnologia na educação, mais especificamente compreender se a utilização da plataforma Phet favorece o processo de aprendizagem de fração em uma turma do 6º ano do ensino fundamental em uma escola pública da rede municipal de ensino de Cláudia, Mato Grosso. Se configura como uma pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa, tendo como base para a produção de dados a aplicação de uma sequência de atividades disponíveis na plataforma Phet e a percepção dos alunos quanto ao uso dessa ferramenta. Foram utilizados simuladores que abordam sobre frações. Observou-se que os alunos, em sua maioria, gostaram de utilizar a plataforma e que até buscaram desenvolver a cooperação ao auxiliar seus colegas. Além disso, pode-se dizer que os simuladores utilizados auxiliaram na consolidação de conhecimentos trabalhados em sala de aula.
Pengaruh Kualitas Layanan terhadap Loyalitas Pelanggan pada Transportasi Taksi Bluebird di Bintaro, Tangerang Selatan
Authors: Dewa Christoper , Vito Mohammad Naufal
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap bagaimana kualitas layanan mempengaruhi tingkat loyalitas pelanggan dalam sektor transportasi Bluebird di wilayah Bintaro, South Tangerang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan memakai perangkat lunak SPSS versi 25 untuk menguji hipotesis yang diajukan. Penelitian ini melibatkan responden sebanyak 85 responden yang dipilih melalui metode purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian ini mengungkapkan temuan yang signifikan, yaitu bahwa kualitas layanan memiliki dampak positif terhadap loyalitas pelanggan dalam layanan transportasi Bluebird di Bintaro, Tangerang Selatan. Temuan ini memberikan wawasan yang berharga bagi perusahaan Bluebird dan pemangku kepentingan lainnya dalam meningkatkan kualitas layanan mereka untuk mempertahankan dan meningkatkan loyalitas pelanggan. Hasil penelitian ini juga memberikan kontribusi kepada literatur dalam bidang manajemen pemasaran dan bisnis dengan mengonfirmasi pentingnya kualitas layanan dalam membangun dan memelihara hubungan yang kuat antara perusahaan dan pelanggan.
PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATA PELAJARAN IPS TERPADU DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE TGT DI KELAS IX.C SMP NEGERI 1 BUAY MADANG TIMUR
Authors: SANTOSA DEMAR
Published: November 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian tindakan ini adalah: untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar IPS Terpadu penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe TGT pada siswa  kelas IX.C semester ganjil di SMP Negeri 1 Buay Madang Timur. Subyek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas IX.C yang berjumlah 32 siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian tindakan kelas (classroom action research) sebanyak tiga siklus. Setiap siklus terdiri dari empat tahap yaitu: rancangan, kegiatan dan pengamatan, refleksi, dan refisi. Sasaran penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas IX.C SMP Negeri 1 Buay Madang Timur. Data yang diperoleh berupa hasil tes akhir siklus, lembar observasi kegiatan belajar mengajar. Dari hasil analis didapatkan bahwa hasil belajar siswa mengalami peningkatan dari siklus I sampai siklus III yaitu, siklus I (53,13%) atau ada 17 siswa yang tuntas dengan nilai rata-rata 66,59, siklus II (75,00%) atau ada 24 siswa yang telah tuntas dengan nilai rata-rata 71,75, siklus III (93,75%) atau ada 30 siswa yang telah tuntas dengan nilai rata-rata 79,88. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa dengan menggunakan model pembelajraan kooperatif tipe TGT bisa meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa.
Pemberdayaan Perempuan Disabilitas Melalui Upaya Menanggalkan Charity Based di Kabupaten Wajo Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan
Authors: Nurul Fadhillah  , Mappangara Surianto
Published: November 2023

Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilaksanakan dengan metode ceramah dalam bentuk kegiatan konferensi nasional. Kegiatan ini memaparkan hasil riset terkait perempuan disabilitas di Indonesia. Total ada 100 lebih audiens yang bergabung dalam konferensi, 8 periset, dan 4 orang penanggap. Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah meredefinisi posisi perempuan disabilitas di ruang-ruang publik dan merekomendasikan beberapa kebijakan pemerintah yang harus sensitif GEDSI terkait pemberian keterampilan kerja. Pengabdian dilakukan secara daring melalui aplikasi Zoom dan Live Youtube. Metode yang digunakan berbentuk presentasi, diskusi, dan tanya jawab, hingga diakhir kegiatan dilakukan evaluasi. Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah meluasnya pemahaman masyarakat terkait perempuan disabilitas, kebijakan terkait pemberian pelatihan kerja bagi disabilitas, dan perubahan cara pandang yang tidak lagi melihat satu-satunya solusi bagi perempuan disabilitas adalah berbentuk charity based.
Konsep Profesi Perspektif Islam
Authors: Mutmainnah Mutmainnah , BN Andi Muh. Taqiyuddin , Jamaluddin Samsidar , Nazaruddin Nazaruddin
Published: November 2023

This research is qualitative, the type of research is library research and uses normative juridical and syar'i normative approaches. The data collection method used is a literature study. The research results show that; (1) Profession in the Islamic view is working professionally based on faith, knowledge, and charity to gain worldly and ukhrawi benefits (2) professions are run based on high-level skills or expertise and this can only be carried out for those who have attended level technical training advanced, expertise that always experiences development following the needs of the community, and institutions and institutions that are developed through the profession as a means of controlling expertise or proficiency in functioning while still referring to the principles of responsibility and sincere intentions in serving. High expertise or proficiency is certainly supported by a trustworthy and honest attitude in work which is a portrait of the professionalism of a Muslim. (3) Characteristics of the profession, namely services carried out on an honorary basis, high expertise in carrying out a profession and therefore it is required for professional actors to undergo formal special education and work references by what is aspired to and supported by the ideals social ethical records are worldly and ukhrawi oriented towards oneself and others.

Abstrak Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif, jenis penelitian adalah library research dan menggunakan metode pendekatan yuridis normatif dan normatif syar’i. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah studi literatur. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa; (1) Profesi dalam pandangan Islam adalah bekerja secara profesional berdasarkan iman, ilmu, dan amal untuk meraih keuntungan duniawi dan ukhrawi (2) profesi dijalankan dengan dasar kemahiran atau keahlian dengan level tinggi dan hal tersebut hanya dapat dijalankan bagi yang telah mengikuti diklat teknis level lanjutan, keahlian yang selalu mengalami perkembangan mengikuti kebutuhan masyarakat, dan pranata dan lembaga yang dikembangkan melalui profesi sebagai alat kontrol terhadap keahlian atau kemahiran berfungsi dengan tetap mengacu pada prinsip tanggung jawab dan niat tulus dalam mengabdi. Keahlian atau kemahiran yang tinggi tentu didukung dengan sikap amanah dan jujur dalam bekerja yang menjadi potret profesionalisme seorang muslim. (3) Ciri khas profesi Ciri khas profesi yaitu Layanan jasa dijalankan atas atas honoraris, keahlian yang tinggi dalam menjalankan suatu profesi dan olehnya itu diharuskan bagi pelaku profesi menjalani pendidikan khusus yang bersifat formal dan acuan kerja sesuai yang dicita-citakan dan didukung oleh cita-cata etis sosial beriorientasi pada duniawi dan ukhrawi terhadap diri sendiri dan orang lain.

Kata Kunci: Konsep, Profesi, Islam
RFID Based Employee Attendance Monitoring System for LSPU SPCC
Authors: Manuel Luis R. Alvarez
Published: November 2023

Employee attendance monitoring system is important in an organization. It involves observation of behaviors, time keeping and site security. It is important to have such a system that will be used in this kind of operation. This special project is focused on employee attendance monitoring system using RFID. An additional method of attendance monitoring is for the existing biometrics at Laguna State Polytechnic University. The project was designed using RFID reader for the scanning of RFID tags, RS 232 to TTL converter to convert the data coming from the reader. A visual basic programming software was used for the program and Microsoft Access for the database. All the readers were connected by a local area network. The existing biometrics scanner was linked into the same database of RFID. Once an employee enters the campus their time in/out will be saved to a common database. Functionality was tested and the test results showed that 100 % of the RFID tags were detected and the maximum distance was 3 inches. The results shows that the system is reliable in terms of its functionality and the sensor reading is accurate. For further studies I would suggest that, aside from the Radio Frequency Identification tags future researchers can use ZigBee technology as its transmitter and receiver in replacement of the Radio Frequency Identification System.
Fruit Quality of Tomato (Lycopersion esculentum Mill) Applied with Combined Wild Peanut (Arachis pintoi) Extract and Inorganic Fertilizer Grown Under Two Cultivation Systems
Authors: Romecita R. Rosolada
Published: November 2023

The study looked into the efficacy of Arachis pintoi extract as a supplement to organic foliar fertilizer combined with inorganic fertilizer on the fruit quality of tomato. Specifically, the study evaluated the sensory qualities of tomato, as affected by the application of different combinations of organic and inorganic fertilizers. To achieve these objectives, two experiments were done simultaneously, in randomized complete block design (RCBD), under open field condition and protected cultivation, with three replications and with 10 sample plants per treatment. The plants applied with foliar organic fertilizer Arachis pintoi performed better in terms of fruit quality, length of shelf life, and fruit physico-chemical characteristics than other treatments, but they were found to be with lower lycopene content. The results also suggest that the type of cultivation has contributed to the fruit quality of tomato plants applied with different fertilizer treatments. Generally, those tomato plants under protected cultivation had longer number of days before reaching 50% of fruit deterioration than those tomato plants in the open field.
WILD PEANUT (Arachis pintoi) SHOOT EXTRACTS AS ORGANIC FOLIAR FERTILIZER
Authors: Romecita R. Rosolada
Published: November 2023

Shoot extract of wild peanut utilized in this study produced an organic foliar fertilizer at low cost with higher nutrient content. The study sought to determine microbial population present for plant growth and development. It also aimed at evaluating the efficacy of Arachis pintoi extract as supplement organic foliar fertilizer on horticultural and postharvest responses for tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.). The result showed that plants applied with Arachis pintoi extract took fewer days to reach flowering stage and had more days of producing fruits up to the last harvest and have higher general acceptability than the other treatments.
Carbon Stocks Assessment of Various Land Uses in Marginal Land
Authors: Renezita Sales-Come  , Angelica P. Baldos
Published: November 2023

Marginal areas are often characterized as having unproductive soils. Productivity may be improved if these are converted into agroforests with tree plantations. When properly managed, they may have good potential in storing carbon, both in their vegetation and soils. The study was conducted to determine the biomass and carbon storage of various land-uses including a grassland, a vegetable-based farm and a plantation of a fast-growing tree species in Samar, Philippines. Sample quadrats were laid out in each study site, and combinations of both destructive and non-destructive sampling approaches were done to estimate the biomass. Results showed that a vegetable-based farm had very low above-ground carbon stocks with 0.10 MgCha-1, while an Imperata cylindrica-dominated grassland had 2 MgCha-1. A ten-year-old Gmelina arborea plantation however, stored 42 MgCha-1 in the biomass, including litter and coarse woody debris. Carbon stocks in the soils of the grassland was 135 MgCha-1, while the vegetable-based farm had 150 MgCha-1, and the tree plantation had 155 MgCha-1. Results showed that the studied land-uses have different storage capacities in various carbon pools.
Predictive Model for Autistic Spectrum Disorder with Neural Network Application
Authors: Jannie Fleur V. Oraño  , Geraldine B. Mangmang  , James Arnold E. Nogra
Published: November 2023

The rise in the number of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) cases across the world reveals that there is a pressing need to develop and implement effective screening methods. The main concern of this study is to formulate a predictive model to detect ASD using data mining technique and neural network. Data mining technique was used to analyze the identified instances using WEKA. A total of 10261 sample data were utilized in this study. Eighty percent of the data was used for training the neural network and twenty percent of the data was used for testing. The classification whether the child has autism or not based on the given patterns was carried out using backpropagation neural network. The calculation of the system resulted in up to 98.37% accuracy. It can be concluded that the backpropagation neural network was able to effectively detect ASD.
Development of an Electronically Managed Storage and Dispenser Unit
Authors: Khorina O. Aguilar  , Edgar E. Estaño  , Bea Marie M. Encinas  , Llanah Luz Marie L. Grate  , Mark James J. Valdez  , Jonelle H. Tablada  , Adolfo C. Ancheta
Published: November 2023

It is essential to properly receive, store, pack, handle and ship electronics and semiconductor materials. However, small electronic stores and owners don’t have enough knowledge to handle these materials properly. This procedure often causes material damage and can go undetected. Electronically Managed Storage and Dispenser Unit provides convenience and ease in locating and securing semiconductor components. It aims to provide security and proper storage system intended for semiconductors and electronics. It was programmed with a microcontroller coordinated with Graphic User Interface (GUI). The system has a built-in humidity and temperature control mechanism, proper material for protection against Electro-static discharge (ESD) and an adequate ventilation system. It was evaluated by electronic store owners and proved to have an accuracy of 100%, timeliness of three seconds, which is 12 times faster than newly hired staff and five times compared to trained staff in locating the components, and a temperature between 26.39°C to 27.65°C inside each compartment. Overall, the system advances the manual method of deploying and storing components safely, efficiently, and effectively.
Development of a Multifunction (five-in-one) Auto Transformer Device
Authors: Braulio M. Vergara  , Melvin G. Obus
Published: November 2023

Multifunction devices nowadays inevitably gained preference in the market among users for both economic and convenience reasons. The development of a multifunction (Automatic voltage regulator, battery charger, multi-voltage output device, Styrofoam cutter, and timer)autotransformer is anchored on the abovementioned reasons with particular consideration on power cost-saving measures, less maintenance, and increasing prices of stand-alone devices in the market. The device is designed purposely to be multifunctional to provide customized electrical power needs and functions to possible users in a single unit. Phases of the project development include lay-outing of the circuit diagram, preparation of materials, fabrication, and performance evaluation of each output device. Evaluation results showed that the device is efficient and functional. The evaluation result shows that AVR is 97.72 % efficient with an accurate timer delaying the power supply in 30 seconds for safe use. Other outputs are convincingly useful as they perform effectively with high accuracy.
DISTRIBUTION AND ABUNDANCE OF SEAGRASSES OF BONTOC, SOUTHERN LEYTE
Authors: Marilou L. Meode  , Estanlee B. Montes  , Albert Q. Paloma, Jr.  , Ma.Edlyn N. Panal  , Nerissa M. Pesquera
Published: November 2023

The seagrass areas of Bontoc, Southern Leyte, Philippines were studied to determine the seagrass species composition, distribution, abundance, and status of the habitat. The study utilized a modified field sampling design based from the intertidal fixed transect sites of McKenzie et al. (2003) and the sampling scheme of English et al. (1997). It was observed that multispecies and monospecific seagrass communities were abundant in the study area, Halodule pinifolia being the most abundant species among all the seagrasses.The seagrass habitats were disturbed by anthropogenic activities, and human impacts were prominent in terms of improper waste disposal and sewage discharge to the seagrass beds.
Rheological Characteristics of Yoghurt with Varying Levels of Milk Fat Globule Membrane
Authors: Pet Anthony L. Pascual  , Thein Trung Le  , Koen Dewettinck
Published: November 2023

The study on the potential applications of milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) material as an ingredient in processed food has become of great interest in the dairy industry today due to the functional and bioactive properties it possessed. Here, we investigated the effects of varying concentrations of MFGM material isolated from butter milk on the rheological properties of yoghurt. Based on the results, the enrichment of MFGM materials significantly affected the rheological properties of yoghurt. Yoghurts enriched with buttermilk MFGM materials showed shear thinning behavior which was higher than the control. They exhibited a thixotropic behavior as well, as the viscosity of yoghurts enriched with buttermilk MFGM material decreased when subjected to increasing shear rate. The enrichment of higher concentrations of MFGM material isolated from buttermilk produced a gel with high initial apparent viscosity but collapsed rapidly when shear was applied; but still the final viscosity was higher than control. Further investigation should be done on the effects of MFGM materials on the properties of yoghurt. An oxidative stability study on the MFGM enriched yoghurt should be conducted. Duration of experimental conduct such as on the storage time can be lengthened to provide a clearer picture on the evolution of yoghurt gel during storage. Study on the effects of MFGM materials at various pasteurization temperature-time, and different incubation temperature-time combinations should be looked into.
ANALISIS PENGARUH PDRB, TENAGA KERJA, UMP, DAN IPM TERHADAP PENGANGGURAN DI 6 PROVINSI PULAU JAWA TAHUN 2010 â€“ 2019
Authors: Indarwati Putri Ana , Woyanti Nenik
Published: November 2023

Sebagai pulau dengan penduduk terpadat di Indonesia, Pulau Jawa tidak terlepas dari masalah ketenagakerjaan. Masalah ketenagakerjaan yang dihadapi diantaranya adalah peningkatan tenaga kerja yang lebih tinggi daripada penyerapan tenaga kerja sehingga mengakibatkan pengangguran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Produk Domestik Regional Bruto (PDRB), jumlah tenaga kerja, upah minimum provinsi, dan Indeks Pembangunan Manusia (IPM) terhadap tingkat pengangguran terbuka (TPT) di Pulau Jawa. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi data panel dari 6 provinsi di Pulau Jawa selama periode 2010-2019. Model yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Fixed Effect Model. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1) PDRB secara parsial berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap pengangguran; 2) tenaga kerja secara parsial tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap pengangguran; 3) Upah minimum provinsi secara parsial tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap pengangguran; 4) IPM secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap pengangguran; 5) PDRB, jumlah tenaga kerja, upah minimum provinsi, dan IPM secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap pengangguran.
Fortsættelse følger – viden som proces i værdikampen
Authors: Sørensen Estrid
Published: November 2023

Den siddende regerings igangværende såkaldte kultur‐ eller værdikamps nye krav til forskningen formuleres ofte som krav om nyttig og umiddelbar praktisk omsættelig viden. Implicit i dette krav ligger, at længere teoretiske redegørelser er overflødige, hvilket ofte fra samfundsvidenskabelig side ses som et kompleksitetsreducerende forsøg. På den anden side er der indenfor store dele af samfunds- videnskaben (af værdikampen uafhængigt) et ønske om en tættere sammenhæng mellem teori og praksis i den samfundsvidenskabelige viden, hvilket også peger i retning af færre rent teoretiske redegørelser. Jeg argumenterer for, at vi som supplement til at forholde os kritisk til de stillede krav skal bruge værdikampen som en anledning til at rekonfigurere samfundsvidenskabelig viden.
УТИЦАЈ АНАЛИЗЕ ОСЕТЉИВОСТИ НА ВРЕДНОВАЊЕ ИНДЕКСА ЛОГИСТИЧКИХ ПЕРФОРМАНСИ
Authors: Ерцег Живко , Ковачевић Биљана
Published: November 2023

Индекс логистичких перформанси (ЛПИ) представља важан показатељ стања логистике и њене развијености у државама. Индекс логистичких перформанси је директно везан за ниво развијености привредног система и као такав даје адекватну подлогу за унапређење економије, кроз логистику и трговину. Циљ овог рада је утврђивање утицаја анализе осјетљивости на вредновање и рангирање ЛПИ у земљама Балкана, према извјештају Свјетске Банке. Анализа осјетљивости подразумијева промјену значаја шест критеријума на основу којих се врши рангирање ЛПИ. Претходно је примјењен модел вишекритеријумског одлучивања (ВКО), који се састоји од CRITIC и MARCOS метода за одређивање ранга ЛПИ држава Балкана. Симулиране су тежине критеријума кроз 36 сценарија, при чему се тежине посматраног критеријума мијењају у опсегу 15% - 90 %. Крајњи резултати показују да вриједности критеријума играју веома битну улогу у рангирању држава Балкана, када је у питању индекс логистичких перформанси.
ТРГОВИНА У УСЛОВИМА ДИГИТАЛНЕ ТРАНСФОРМАЦИЈЕ
Authors: Соколов-Младеновић Светлана , Жигић Сандра
Published: November 2023

У савременим условима, када је интернет достигао врхунац свог развоја и примене, и омогућио ефикасну и брзу комуникацију, свет се суочава са низом промена које захтевају прилагођавање новонасталим околностима. Отвара се пут ка новој дигиталној-интернет економији. Долази до дигиталне трансформације привреде (трговине) и друштва у целини. Индустрија 4.0, вештачка интелигенција, ,,борба" робота-касирке, куповина-продаја на ,,клик", виртуелна трговина, мобилне платформе, е-новац, доводe до заокрета у креирању новог модела конкурентске предности трговине у условима "нове-веб-интернет-дигиталне" економије. Све то се одвија на дигиталној платформи. Преговара се, продаје-купује, на виртуелној платформи, а да се учесници ни виде. Предвиђања Светске банке су да ће до 2030.нестати 1/3 традиционалних занимања, док, ,,олигархија" из Силицијумске долине предвиђа да ће 2050. људски мозак, (идентитеско-мисаони ,,ентитет"), бити похрањен у „klaud“окружењу. Физичка-психосоциолошка-,,материјална" и друга препознатљивост данашњег човека, привреде (економије) и друштва у целини биће форматизована у виду ,,дигиталног" записа. Стога, футуристи, предвиђају нову иницијацију друштва у целини на новој стази човечанства: ЧОВЕЧАНСТВО 2.0. Управо је и циљ овог рада да прикаже начин фунционисања трговине у доба свакодневних промена на глобалном новоу. Очекивани разултати овог рада јесу да пружи адекватне информације о функционисању трговине у условима дигиталне трансформације, да прикаже нове моделе друштва, човечанства, економије-трговине, познатији у визији футуриста као "Дигитални формат новог друштва, човечанства и човека-као мозаик усклађених детаља".
A proposito della pubblicazione dell’Edictum de pretiis di Diocleziano: un testimone dall’Egitto in PSI. XVII 1685 recto?
Authors: Bramante Maria Vittoria
Published: November 2023

Abstract The contribution focuses on the publication of Diocletian’s edict on prices in Egypt. A scrap of papyrus, from Oxyrhynchus, PSI. XVII 1685 recto, preserves the initial part of a text that the editor Marco Stroppa has recognized as the draft of a publication edict of a strategos, datable between 293 and 305. The PSI. XVII 1685 recto’s review suggests it is the draft of the publication edict of Diocletian’s tariff: it would be an important testimony, which adds to the law’s publication in Phrygia, by Tiberius Fulvius Asticus. Precisely this edict of the praeses provinciae allows to integrate the surviving lines of PSI. XVII 1685 recto, and to reconstruct the entire text.
Risk of second primary cancers after a diagnosis of first primary cancer: A pan-cancer analysis and Mendelian randomization study
Authors: Ruan Xiaohao , Huang Da , Zhan Yongle , Huang Jingyi , Huang Jinlun , Ng Ada Tsui-Lin , Tsu James Hok-Leung , Na Rong
Published: November 2023

Background:

The risk of second primary cancers (SPC) is increasing after the first primary cancers (FPC) are diagnosed and treated. The underlying causal relationship remains unclear.

Methods:

We conducted a pan-cancer association (26 cancers) study in the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database (non-Hispanic whites). The standardized incidence ratio (SIR) was estimated as the risk of SPCs in cancer survivors based on the incidence in the general population. Furthermore, the causal effect was evaluated by two-sample Mendelian Randomization (MR, 13 FPCs) in the UK Biobank (UKB, n=459,136,, European whites) and robust analysis (radial MR and Causal Analysis Using Summary Effect estimates, CAUSE).

Results:

We found 11 significant cross-correlations among different cancers after harmonizing SIR and MR results. Whereas only 4 of them were confirmed by MR to have a robust causal relationship. In particular, patients initially diagnosed with oral pharyngeal cancer would have an increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (SIRSEER = 1.18, 95%Confidence Interval [CI]:1.05–1.31, ORradial-MR=1.21, 95% CI:1.13–1.30, p=6.00 × 10-3; ORcause = 1.17, 95% CI:1.05–1.31, p=8.90 × 10-3). Meanwhile, ovary cancer was identified to be a risk factor for soft tissue cancer (SIRSEER = 1.72, 95%Confidence Interval [CI]:1.08–2.60, ORradial-MR=1.39, 95% CI:1.22–1.58, p=1.07 × 10-3; ORcause = 1.36, 95% CI:1.16–1.58, p=0.01). And kidney cancer was likely to cause the development of lung cancer (SIRSEER = 1.28, 95%Confidence Interval [CI]:1.22–1.35, ORradial-MR=1.17, 95% CI:1.08–1.27, p=6.60 × 10-3; ORcause = 1.16, 95% CI:1.02–1.31, p=0.05) and myeloma (SIRSEER = 1.54, 95%Confidence Interval [CI]:1.33–1.78, ORradial-MR=1.72, 95% CI:1.21–2.45, p=0.02; ORcause = 1.49, 95% CI:1.04–2.34, p=0.02).

Conclusions:

A certain type of primary cancer may cause another second primary cancer, and the profound mechanisms need to be studied in the future.

Funding:

This work was in supported by grants from National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 81972645), Innovative research team of high-level local universities in Shanghai, Shanghai Youth Talent Support Program, intramural grant of The University of Hong Kong to Dr. Rong Na, and Shanghai Sailing Program (22YF1440500) to Dr. Da Huang.
Robust, fast and accurate mapping of diffusional mean kurtosis
Authors: Farquhar Megan E. , Yang Qianqian , Vegh Viktor
Published: November 2023

Diffusional kurtosis imaging (DKI) is a methodology for measuring the extent of non-Gaussian diffusion in biological tissue, which has shown great promise in clinical diagnosis, treatment planning and monitoring of many neurological diseases and disorders. However, robust, fast and accurate estimation of kurtosis from clinically feasible data acquisitions remains a challenge. In this study, we first outline a new accurate approach of estimating mean kurtosis via the sub-diffusion mathematical framework. Crucially, this extension of the conventional DKI overcomes the limitation on the maximum b-value of the latter. Kurtosis and diffusivity can now be simply computed as functions of the sub-diffusion model parameters. Second, we propose a new fast and robust fitting procedure to estimate the sub-diffusion model parameters using two diffusion times without increasing acquisition time as for the conventional DKI. Third, our sub-diffusion based kurtosis mapping method is evaluated using both simulations and the Connectome 1.0 human brain data. Exquisite tissue contrast is achieved even when the diffusion encoded data is collected in only minutes. In summary, our findings suggest robust, fast and accurate estimation of mean kurtosis can be realised within a clinically feasible diffusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging data acquisition time.
Best practices to promote rigor and reproducibility in the era of sex-inclusive research
Authors: Rich-Edwards Janet W , Maney Donna L
Published: November 2023

To enhance inclusivity and rigor, many funding agencies and journals now mandate the inclusion of females as well as males in biomedical studies. These mandates have enhanced generalizability and created unprecedented opportunities to discover sex differences. Education in sound methods to consider sex as a subgroup category has lagged behind, however, resulting in a problematic literature in which study designs, analyses, and interpretations of results are often flawed. Here, we outline best practices for complying with sex-inclusive mandates, both for studies in which sex differences are a primary focus and for those in which they are not. Our recommendations are organized within the “4 Cs of Studying Sex to Strengthen Science: Consideration, Collection, Characterization and Communication,” a framework developed by the Office of Research on Women’s Health at the National Institutes of Health in the United States. Following these guidelines should help researchers include females and males in their studies while at the same time upholding high standards of rigor.
Feminist perspective of covid-19 footprints: legal and theoretical investigation of labour law
Authors: Shalini Shalini , Sapre Abhilash Arun , Wagisha Wagisha , Singh Vidhi
Published: November 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic, declared in March 2020, has profound repercussions on global labor markets. While it has affected individuals across the board, its consequences have not been gender-neutral. This paper provides a feminist perspective on the pandemic's effects on labor, with a focus on how women workers have been disproportionately impacted. The COVID-19 pandemic has starkly illuminated pre-existing gender inequalities within labor markets and labor law systems worldwide. This research presents a feminist analysis of the pandemic's impact on labor, examining both legal and theoretical dimensions. It seeks to elucidate the unique challenges faced by women workers during the pandemic and to propose ways in which labor laws can evolve to address these inequalities. In the present study, initially, the author has attempted to identify the philosophical foundation of the existing relation between labour law and feminism. The author here investigates whether is there any link in the philosophical studies to resolve the problems posed by the novel pandemic. Secondly, in order to exhibit the worsened position of females gender dimension of unpaid work is explained. Then, the author sketches the laws and courts pronouncements to emancipate the women labour force aroused due to the pandemic. Lastly, the author endeavours to put forth certain recommendations to resolve the issues of women labour.