bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of Different Surgical Approaches on Morbidity and Mortality in Patients with Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Head Carcinoma
Authors: Hodzic Edin , Pusina Sadat , Salibasic Mirhan , Rovcanin Ajdin , Halilovic Emsad , Herenda Naida
Published: February 2024

Background: Radical surgical resection for pancreatic head carcinoma offers a chance for cure but unfortunately is only available to a limited number of patients. For a significant number of patients, palliative surgery remains the only option. The question of the most effective approach for patients with borderline resectable pancreatic head carcinoma (BRPHC) remains unresolved. Objective: The aim of the study was to compare the morbidity and mortality following R1 duodenocephalic pancreatectomy and double palliative bypass to explore the most optimal surgical treatment for patients with BRPHC. Methods: Our retrospective cohort study included 64 patients with BRPHC who underwent surgery from 2012 to 2019, with postoperative follow-up for three years. Morbidity and mortality parameters were examined based on the type of surgical treatment: R1 duodenocephalic pancreatectomy or palliative double bypass. Chi-square test, univariate regression, and Kaplan-Meier analysis were used as basic statistical methods in the analysis of the results. Results: Patients undergoing R1 duodenocephalic pancreatectomy had a 3.69 times higher risk of developing biliary leak (p=0.039; 95%CI:1.066, 1.181) and shorter survival compared to those undergoing palliative double bypass (p=0.022). No statistically significant association was found between the type of surgical procedure and other postoperative complications. Conclusion: Our study suggests that the double palliative bypass procedure may be a better option than R1 resection for patients with BRPHC.
Evaluation of Factors Influenced on the Effectiveness of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Authors: Hoa Tran , Nguyet Than , Anh Nguyen , Linh Le , Duc Nguyen , Au Hoang
Published: February 2024

Backgroud: Generally, there are many methods for the treatment of urinary stones, of which percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a minimally invasive and highly effective method, and now become the first-line management for urinary stones, especially in the cases of complex stones and staghorne calculi. Accurate assessment of stone location, stone morphology, degree of hydronephrosis as well as urinary system abnormalities is extremely important in the percutaneous nephrolithotomy strategy. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the S.T.O.N.E score as well as other factors that influenced the effectiveness of PCNL. Methods: Descriptive study on 71 patients with kidney stones, who underwent multi-slice CT scan of the urinary system before PCNL and then PCNL at Hanoi Medical University Hospital from July 2022 to July 2023. All patients received the informed consent and agreed to participate in the study. The factors included the stone area, the track length (from the skin surface to the stone central), the degree of urinary tract dilatation, the number of involved calyces, the density of stone, the renal parenchyma thickness, the ureteral wall thickness and fat infiltration measured on MSCT non-contrast phase. These factors were used to predict the effectiveness of PCNL including the stone clearance rate (SCR) and the operation time. Results: The mean age of the patient group was 53.8±12.3. The male/female ratio was 1.54. There was a significant difference (p<0.05) between the following factors and the operation time: the stone area (<400, 400-799, 800-1599 and >1600 mm2), the degree of urinary tract dilatation (no or might and moderate or severe dilatation), the number of involved calyces (≤ 2, 3 and staghorne calculi), the renal parenchyma thickness (<18 mm and ≥18mm). In contrast, there were no significant differences between the following factors and the surgery time (p>0.05): the track length (<100 and ≥100 mm), and the stone density (<950 and ≥950 HU). Regarding the S.T.O.N.E score (included five factors: Size, Track length, Obstruction, Number of involved calyces, and Evaluation of stone density), there was a strong correlation between S.T.O.N.E score and the surgery time (p<0.001, r=0.94), and the SCR (p=0.001, r=–0.97). Conclusion: The evaluation of these factors played an important role in the prediction of the effectiveness of PCNL.
Isolated Subtalar Dislocations: Insights from a Case Study and Literature Review
Authors: Alzahid Abdullah , Alghamdi Mohannad , Alkhadra Faisal , Almulihi Qasem , Assiri Mohammed , Almulhim Mohammed , Alhawas Abdulaziz
Published: February 2024

Background: Isolated subtalar joint dislocations without associated fractures are rare in the medical literature. They occur when the talus bone remains in place while the calcaneus and navicular bones shift out of place. These dislocations account for about 15% of talus bone injuries and 1 to 2% of all joint dislocations. They are more common in young men following inversion trauma. Objective: This study aims to improve the understanding of diagnosis, treatment, and management of these rare injuries for better patient care. Case presentation: 17-year-old male patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus presented to the emergency department with severe ankle pain and swelling following an inversion injury, which rendered him unable to walk or stand. Despite his chronic condition, he was hemodynamically stable, with no neurovascular deficits but an apparent deformity in the left ankle. Treatment involved pain management with morphine, successful closed reduction under ketamine sedation, and immobilization. Follow-up radiographs and a CT scan revealed no fractures but indicated soft tissue edema, joint effusion, and subsequent osteopenia. At a three-month follow-up, the patient experienced ongoing pain and weight-bearing difficulties, diagnosed as complicated pain syndrome requiring further physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Conclusion: This case highlights the clinical challenges and complications in managing isolated subtalar joint dislocations, particularly in patients with systemic health issues, and contributes valuable insights to the sparse literature on this topic.
eLeap and End-Semester Report System for Teaching, Learning, and Assessing Program Education Outcome in Faculty of Engineering Unimas
Authors: Arief Yanuar Zulardiansyah , Hashim Nurul ‘Izzati , Rufus Shirley , Junaidi Nazreen , Abdul Karim Abdul Hafiz
Published: February 2024

This paper deals with sharing experience in teaching and learning for engineering courses in the Faculty of Engineering, UNIMAS, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper consists of 2 (two) sections, firstly conducting a teaching and learning platform using the e- Learning Enrichment and Advancement Platform (eLEAP) and secondly regarding the implementation of an end-semester report (ESR) system for assessing the achievement of program education outcomes for engineering courses in the Faculty of Engineering UNIMAS. By implementing these two systems, it was found that the eLEAP system provided many benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia. Therefore, the teaching and learning process including evaluation was implemented during the tough period of the pandemic (Movement Control Order; MCO) where students and lecturers were not allowed to come physically to the campus.
Taxonomic review and illustrated key to identify species of Thysanoptera in subfamily Panchaetothripinae (Thripidae) from the Philippines
Authors: Reyes Cecilia , Buenavente Perry Archival , Hall Dan
Published: February 2024

The paper provides a review of 16 species in 12 genera under subfamily Panchaetothripinae (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) from the Philippines including new host plant records for Selenothrips rubrocinctus (Giard). Identification keys to genus and species were developed using morphology-based diagnostics of adult female thrips. Photomicrographs of female, and male thrips when available are provided. Reviewed and redefined are the morphological characteristics of Astrothrips aucubae Kurosawa, Astrothrips globiceps (Karny), Astrothrips tumiceps Karny, Caliothrips striatopterus (Kobus), Copidothrips octarticulatus (Schmutz), Elixothrips brevisetis (Bagnall), Helionothrips annosus Wang, Helionothrips guttatus Reyes, Helionothrips kodaliphilus (Ramakrishna & Margabandhu), Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis (Bouche), Hemingia glandula Reyes, Panchaetothrips stepheni Reyes, Phibalothrips peringueyi (Faure), Retithrips javanicus Karny, Rhipiphorothrips pulchellus Morgan, and Selenothrips rubrocinctus (Giard). Species identity confirmation using molecular techniques is recommended for the three species of Helionothrips Bagnall. All 16 species of thrips infest crop plants, fruit trees, grasses, and ornamentals. Caliothrips striatopterus (Kobus), Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis (Bouche), and Selenothrips rubrocinctus (Giard) are pests of mangosteen, and other high value crops in the Philippines.
Construcción de la protesta en el movimiento gay español
Authors: Jordi M. Monferrer Tomàs
Published: February 2024

Este artículo analiza, desde la perspectiva teórica de la construcción social de la protesta y del análisis demarcos, la importancia de determinados aspectos legales en la construcción de significados que posibilitan laacción colectiva en los movimientos sociales de base identitaria. Partiendo de la interpretación de su accióncolectiva en términos de lucha por el reconocimiento, desarrollamos nuestro argumento analizando el impactode la Ley de Peligrosidad y Rehabilitación Social (1970) en el surgimiento del movimiento gay en el Estado español.
Isomorfismo y serendipidad en la Sociología norteamerifcana
Authors: Jesús M. de Miguel  , Sánchez Jara Carmen
Published: February 2024

Isomorfismo y serendipidad en la Sociología norteamerifcana / coord. por Jesús Manuel de Miguel Rodríguez y Carmen Sánchez Jara
CONTROL ESTADÍSTICO Y LA GESTIÓN POR PROCESOS EN UNA INSTITUCIÓN EDUCATIVA PRIVADA DE HUANCAYO
Authors: Mendoza Gómez Nilo , Merino Romero Amalia , Osvaldo Gonzales Mauricio
Published: February 2024

La investigación tuvo como objetivo principal definir la significancia del control estadístico en la gestión por procesos en una institución educativa privada de Huancayo. Es una investigación de tipo aplicada, de nivel explicativo, diseño pre experimental con pre y post, se utilizó un cuestionario de encuesta tipo escala de Likert que consta de 24 ítems o preguntas aplicados a 30 sujetos, entre docentes y administrativos del Colegio, también se usó la metodología Six Sigma en la evaluación de Gestión 2021 y 2022. Los resultados mediante el estadístico Wilcoxon arrojaron un p-valor de 0,001 menor al nivel de significancia 0.050. En la variable control estadístico, se digitalizó bajo la estructura del Cuadro de Mando Integral (BSC) y en la variable Gestión por procesos se estructuró de acuerdo al enfoque de la normativa ISO 21001 para alinear y relacionar las partes de la organización educativa, permitiendo un mejor control de los procesos (Gestión Estratégica – Operativa, Gestión Pedagógica y Gestión del Bienestar – Soporte). Se concluye que, es necesario y fundamental en la institución educativa privada, consolidar un sistema integrado de control estadístico mediante el cual se ordenen y dirijan los diferentes componentes de una organización y puedan alcanzar un mejor rendimiento.
Hubungan Pengetahuan dengan Kepatuhan Penggunaan Alat Pelindung Diri Petani Penyemprot Pestisida Padi
Authors: Ardiansyah Doni Yuli , Prawoto Edy , Kurniasih Erwin
Published: February 2024

Latar Belakang: Petani  berusaha untuk meningkatkan produksi dalam pertanian delam hal ini juga dalam penggunaan Pestisida untuk meningkatkan kwalitas padi   keracunan harus dapat dihindari dengan penggunaan   APD   yang   sesuai.   Salah   satu   faktor   pencetus   dari kepatuhan merupakan domain pengetahuan yang sangat penting bagi tindakan seseorang. Tujuan:Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan hubungan antara tingkat pengetahuan dengan tingkat kepatuhan penggunaan APD pada pestisida petani pengguna di Desa sumengko tahun 2023. Metode :Penelitian ini menggunakan desain korelasional dengan Pendekatan "Cross sectional". Pengambilan sampel dengan menggunakan  simpel  random  sampling  dengan  jumlah  sampel  177 orang dan populasi  adalah  petani  pengguna  pestisida  sebanyak  317 orang. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner.Hasil   ;   banyak   responden   dengan   Pengetahuan   Alat Pelindung Diri Baik sebesar (71.8%) dan sebayak 92 (54.8%) responden patuh dalam penggunaan alat pelindung diri ,Hasil uji statistik dengan uji korelasi Spearman Rank Rho terhadap variabel tingkat pengetahuan dengan tingkat kepatuhan dalam penggunaan APD diperoleh hasil p =0,025 dengan nilai correlation coefficient 0.165 artinya ada hubungan yang signifikan antara pengetahuan petani dengan praktik penggunaan APD.. Kesimpulan: ada hubungan yang signifikan  pengetahuan dengan kepatuhan penggunaan alat pelindung diri pada petani peyemprot pestisida di desa sumengko kecamatan kwadungan kabupaten Ngawi.
Hubungan Pola Asuh Orang Tua dengan Tingkat Kenakalan Remaja di SMK Negeri 1 Paron
Authors: Fitriana Alvi , . Pariyem , Yamti Endri Eka
Published: February 2024

Latar belakang: Pertumbuhan anak sejak kecil merupakan tanggung jawab dari setiap orang tua demi melaksanakan pembentukan karakternya. Penggunaan pola asuh yang tidak baik dapat menumbuhkan karakter negatif dan membuat anak menolak aturan yang membatasi kebebasannya. Tujuan dilaksanakan penelitian ini ialah untuk menganalisa hubungan dari pola asuh dengan tingkat kenakalan remaja pada siswa SMK Negeri 1 Paron. Metode: Penelitian dikerjakan dengan menggunakan survei kuantitatif dengan analisis cross-sectional yang dilakukan pada bulan Mei 2023. Sampel penelitian ini berjumlah 127 orang dengan menggunakan simple random sampling. Kuesioner tentang pendidikan dan kenakalan remaja dijadikan sebagai instrumen penelitian ini. Uji statistik menggunakan uji korelasi Spearman Rank. Pada penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa tidak adanya hubungan dari pola asuh orang tua dengan tingkat kenakalan remaja di SMK Negeri 1 Paron, dengan nilai p-value 0,282. Dikuatkan dengan koefisien R sebesar 0,096 yang menunjukkan angka mendekati nol, sehingga dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa hubungan antara kedua variabel diatas sangatlah lemah. Kesimpulan: Hasil tersebut menerangkan bahwa tidak ada hubungan yang bermakna antara pola asuh orang tua dan tingkat kenakalan remaja di SMK Negeri 1 Paron. Namun demikian, diperlukan adanya upaya dari pihak instansi sekolah untuk mengidentifikasi lebih dalam lagi mengenai pola asuh yang menyebabkan terjadinya kenakalan remaja, sehingga orang tua lebih mengetahui tentang pola asuh tersebut.
Insecticidal efficacy of the drug «Phytocreolin», which affects the number of zoophilic flies
Authors: Zaitsev Vladimir V. , Petryakov Vladislav V. , Akimov Alexander L. , Zaitseva Lilia M.
Published: February 2024

This article examines the insectoacaricidal effectiveness of the drug «Phytocreolin» on the number of zoophilic flies in open and closed livestock premises. For the first time, the authors conducted studies of the insectoacaricidal efficacy of the drug «Phytocreolin» based on pine tar, how it differs from creolin, and having a repellent effect against insects and, thereby, contributing to a decrease in the number of zoophilic flies in livestock premises. Studies conducted to establish the background number of imago flies in open and closed types, followed by an entomological assessment of zoophilic flies, showed that the dominant biological species was the gray meat fly (Sarcophaga bullata), which accounted for about 80% of the total number of flies. Such a large number of this species is due to the active summer season, as well as the time of research. The housefly (Musca domestica) was also found in the insects, the number of which amounted to 10% of the total number of zoophilic flies. In addition, the autumn stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans), which accounted for about 7%, and the common green carrion (Lucilia caeza), 3% of the total number of zoophilic flies, were also found in livestock facilities. It was found that the effectiveness of the insecticide drug in the disinfection of livestock premises of a closed type for the entire period of experience, when disinfecting with a 25% solution of the drug in reducing the number of insects was 15,3%, when treated with a 50% solution, the effectiveness was the best and amounted to 29,8% and when disinfecting with a 100% solution, the decrease in the number of zoophilic flies was about 21,7%. Similar results of the effectiveness of the use of an insecticidal drug were obtained in open-type livestock facilities. So, over the entire period of the experiment, when disinfecting with a 25% solution of the drug, the decrease in the number of insects was 9,6%, when treated with a 50% solution – 23% and when disinfecting with a 100% solution, the insecticidal efficiency was the best and amounted to 26%.
The concept of Revolution in 17th century England and translations from Latin of William Camden's «Britannia»
Authors: Zhuravlev Aleksandr V.
Published: February 2024

The article examines the evolution of the idea of the revolution in England in the 17th century. This evolution can be outlined in how the word ‘revolution’ was being employed in translating from Latin William Camden’s ‘Britannia’. Two translations done – one at the start and the other at the close of the century – allow tracing the semantic change that occurred in the usage of the word ‘revolution’ on the course of the century. This evolution changes the meaning of the word and pushes it closer to modern understanding of ‘revolution’ as an event of considerable social and political significance and change. An attempt is made to explain why exactly this word came to denote one of the key events of Modern history. The word ‘revolution’ was being widely used in England of the late sixteenth – early seventeenth century and served to connect everyday secular and mundane ideas and notions to heavenly, more elevated level. The character of the employment of the word provided for the possibility of its secularisation and direct social and political usage. Particular stages of this process are shown by the analysis of its role in the English translations of various concepts and ideas of original Latin text by William Camden.
Genetic diversity among maize (Zea mays) inbred lines for methionine and yield associated traits
Authors: DEVI VEENA , SETHI MEHAK , KAUR CHARANJEET , RAIGAR OM PRAKASH , KUMAR RAMESH , CHAUDHARY DHARAM PAUL
Published: February 2024

A study was carried out during winter (rabi) and rainy (kharif) seasons of 2020–21 at the research farm of ICAR-Indian Institute of Maize Research, Ludhiana, Punjab in which 22 maize inbred lines with varying content of methionine were evaluated to study various seeds and field parameters, and methionine content and further statistically analysed through genetic variability, principal components and hierarchical cluster analysis. Significant differences were noted among inbred lines for various traits. Broad- sense heritability analysis showed that traits exhibited more than 80% heritability, except plant height, cob height and no. of cobs. Principal component analysis showed five principal components having eigen value more than 1.00 and accounted for 82.01% of total variation. Cluster analysis distributed the inbred lines in 4 major clusters suggesting their use in breeding programmes. Correlation analysis was also studied to understand the correlation of field and yield parameters with methionine content. Plant height and cob height (0.83), no. of rows per cob and no. of seeds per row (0.76), anthesis and silking interval (0.89), specific gravity and silking interval (0.45) showed significant positive correlation. Traits including methionine, moisture, 100-kernel weight, no. of cobs, no. of rows/cob, no. of seeds/row and germination rate having higher genotypic and phenotypic coefficient of variation, heritability, and genetic advance mean can be used for further crop improvement programme.
STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN AGRIBISNIS PETANI CABAI RAWIT DI KECAMATAN KOLONO TIMUR KABUPATEN KONAWE SELATAN
Authors: Rahman Muhammad Alfian , Sidu Dasmin , Iskandar Iskandar
Published: February 2024

This study aims to find out the agribusiness condition and agribusiness development strategy carried out by cayenne pepper farmers in East Kolono District, South Konawe Regency. This research was conducted in East Kolono District, South Konawe District. Location determination is carried out purposively with several considerations, including that East Kolono District is one of the cayenne pepper commodity producing areas in South Konawe Regency, East Kolono sub-district has farmers who have developed cayenne pepper and made it the main commodity to cultivate, and the location of the research is easy to reach, as well as time considerations, and the existence of facilities in the form of sub-district offices making it easier for researchers to collect data. This study uses qualitative methods, using the analysis proposed by Miles and Huberman, namely data reduction, data presentation and preliminary conclusions. The results of this research on the agribusiness of cayenne pepper farmers in East Kolono District were carried out in a conventional way and have not involved supporting institutions optimally. while the agribusiness development strategy of cayenne pepper farmers in East Kolono District applies a devensive strategy or running a business based on rationality.
Family Funcionality in Women Victims of Family Violence in time of COVID-19 in Areas of Lima
Authors: Asencios-Trujillo Lucia , Asencios-Trujillo Lida , La Rosa-Longobardi Carlos , Gallegos-Espinoza Djamila , Piñas-Rivera Livia , Perez-Siguas Rosa
Published: February 2024

Introduction: during confinement many of the families have foreseen a situation that compromises the relationship of their members, where communication within the home will play an important role in the emotional balance in the family, to the objective of the study is to determine the family functionality in women victims of family violence in times of COVID-19 in areas of Lima.Methods: it is a is quantitative, its methodology is descriptive, not experimental, cross-sectional, with a total population is made up of 794 women participants from areas of Lima, who answered a questionnaire on sociodemographic aspects and the scale FACES IV.Results: in the results we can observe in the dimension family communication that, 737 (87 %) of the women victims of family violence have very low communication with the other family members, 31 (6 %) have a low family communication, 9 (2,9 %) have a moderate family communication, 13 (3,9 %) have a high family communication and 4 (0,2 %) have very high family communication.Conclusions: it is concluded that health services should be taken into account, where health professionals can identify situations of risk of violence within the home and that can prevent it
Resilience and its Relationship with Nursing Care in a Vulnerable Population during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Perez-Siguas Rosa , Matta-Solis Hernan , Matta-Solis Eduardo , Tacas-Yarcuri Victoria , Matta-Perez Hernan , Cruzata-Martinez Alejandro , Ventura-Hernandez Eva , Meneses-Claudio Brian
Published: February 2024

Introduction: resilience in the population allows to develop coping skills in situations that put their health well-being at risk, and during the pandemic it has been shown that the population can adapt and face this situation without altering their health well-being, therefore, their research objective is to determine resilience and its relationship with nursing care in a vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: it is a quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study, with a population of 1343 participants who developed a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Connor-Davidson resilience scale. Results: in their results, 13 (1 %) of the inhabitants have a low resilience, 413 (30,8 %) a medium resilience and 917 (68,2 %) a high resilience. Conclusions: in conclusion, strategies regarding the mental health of the inhabitants have been promoted to improve their coping skills
Conventional methods used in the clinical laboratory for the identification of Ascaris lumbricoides
Authors: Pérez Laborde Elena Johanna , Ibarra Brito Christian Raúl , Pérez Salazar Esteban Sebastián
Published: February 2024

Soil transmitted helminths affect millions of people around the world, ascariasis can generate different symptoms in the patient, so clinical diagnosis requires an exhaustive study. To date, there is no gold technique for the identification of Ascaris lumbricoides. However, the standard detection method despite its low sensitivity is the thick Kato-Katz extension, which is often used for mapping national programs. This technique can be complemented with methods such as: formalin-ether concentration, Kato- Katz, McMaster, flotation techniques (such as FLOTAC and Mini-FLOTAC), aqueous biphasic system that may be complemented with indirect conventional techniques such as blood count and serological diagnosis (identification of antibodies), the usefulness of these methodologies is limited to evaluating the transmission of this helminth in endemic areas that point to possible elimination. Molecular diagnostics are a futuristic trend, sensitive and specific, but their high costs limit their use in these countries
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS A TOOL FOR ASSESSING THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF PT PEMBANGUNAN PERUMAHAN (Persero)
Authors: Yanto Aditya Sri , Yusuf Muhammad
Published: February 2024

This study aims to analyze the financial performance of PT. Pembangunan Perumahan (Persero) Tbk in year of 2020, 2021 and 2022. This Study used liquidity ratios (current ratio and quick ratio), the solvency ratios (total debt to assets ratio and total debt to equity ratio), and profitability ratios (return on invesment and return on equity) as analysis tools. The results of current ratio and quick ratio research in 2020, 2021 and 2022 shows the company's financial condition is quite good, because the ratios are above the industry average. Based on the measuring of solvency ratios, the company can keep its financial ratios stable and at the industry level. Likewise with the profitability ratio, the company can maintain the company's income in the midst of a market that has not returned to normal and the calculation results remain above the industry average.
PERANCANGAN ALAT MONITORING PERUBAHAN PPM DAN SUHU AIR SECARA DIGITAL
Authors: Karjono Karjono , Hasibuan Tuhfatul Habibah
Published: February 2024

Limited land in Bekasi City is not an obstacle to farming for residents of Mustika Jaya, Bekasi City. The residents formed the "Amanah Hidroponik" Farmers Group in Cimuning Village, Mustika Jaya Subdistrict, Bekasi City to farm on the public facility land using the hydroponic method. The problem faced is the low participation of people in efforts to record ppm and water temperature data every hour and the lack of knowledge about the importance of data from the recording of ppm and water temperature data. This research aims to design a digital monitoring tool for ppm and water temperature changes to provide convenience to farmers in obtaining ppm information through Android mobile applications in real-time. Data collection methods were carried out by field studies and interviews of farmer group members. The results are in the form of a prototype with the ability and success of mixing nutrient water and clean water according to the predetermined ppm value of nutrients for each type of plant, providing benefits for hydroponic kale farmers in controlling nutrition and monitoring plants. In addition, it can also reduce the risk of crop failure of kale plants because it monitors by using a smartphone in real-time
La evaluación educativa en la era de la inteligencia artificial; cambios de paradigmas
Authors: Flores Contrera Cándido Josué
Published: February 2024

La integración de las TIC en la educación ha dejado grandes lecciones; una de ellas es la importancia de la formación del profesorado para entender los retos que plantea el contexto, en esta nueva etapa donde la tecnología a avanzado de manera trascendental, surge la necesidad de entender los cambios para diseñar estrategias significativas. En el estudio “La evaluación educativa en la era de la inteligencia artificial; cambios de paradigmas; muestra lo que los recursos tecnológicos generados por IA pueden realizar y cómo estos fácilmente pueden ser utilizados para promover el aprendizaje  o buscar atajos; es por ello; que a través de la metodología comparativa, se analizan dos recursos generados por IA de acceso gratuito (Perplexity y Microsoft Big) enfrentándose a formas de evaluaciones que los docentes aplican en su práctica; se espera comprender el grado de avance de los recursos generados por IA y la necesidad de cambiar los paradigmas en la educación. Asimismo; se presentan los resultados y nivel de efectividad de cada uno de los recursos, para establecer una discusión de estos, que permitan establecer conclusiones que serán útiles a los sistemas educativos para diseñar estrategias en la integración de la inteligencia artificial en la práctica docente.
Turistificación y gentrificación turística en la ciudad de Mazatlán: impactos socioculturales del modelo de desarrollo turístico neoliberal
Authors: Mendieta Vega Roberto Antonio , Roldán Clarà Blanca
Published: February 2024

En los últimos años, instituciones y actores tanto públicos como privados han invertido capital económico y político sin precedentes, al crecimiento de la actividad turística en la ciudad puerto de Mazatlán, Sinaloa, en un intento por “ofertar” algo más que un destino vacacional que genere plusvalía de los días de sol y playa. Sin embargo, esta “derrama económica” ocasiona la emergencia de procesos propios de las ciudades turísticas contemporáneas, como la gentrificación y la turistificación, que amplios y diversos sectores de la ciudadanía local rechazan debido a los nuevos impactos en el territorio, las identidades, paisajes, así como al medioambiente que estas transformaciones generan en espacios públicos, históricos y naturales. El trabajo tiene como objetivo comprender los principales impactos socioculturales de los procesos de turistificación y gentrificación turística, a partir de preguntas y supuestos que describen algunas de sus manifestaciones e impactos sobre la población local y en distintos espacios públicos y vecinales de la ciudad. Para lograrlo, la investigación sigue una metodología flexible cualitativa, sustentada en diversas técnicas de investigación para la construcción de datos, como: investigación bibliográfica, hemerográfica y documental; análisis cualitativo de discurso; trabajo de campo de tipo etnográfico; entrevistas a profundidad a informantes clave del ámbito institucional y ciudadano. El abordaje metodológico complejo se articula con los fundamentos interdisciplinarios de la investigación, y sus miradas teóricas críticas desde perspectivas emancipadoras de las ciencias sociales latinoamericanas.
IoT-assisted Human Activity Recognition Using Bat Optimization Algorithm with Ensemble Voting Classifier for Disabled Persons
Authors: Almalki Nabil , Alnfiai Mrim M. , Al-Wesabi Fahd N. , Alduhayyem Mesfer , Hilal Anwer Mustafa , Hamza Manar Ahmed
Published: February 2024

Internet of Things (IoT)-based human action recognition (HAR) has made a significant contribution to scientific studies. Furthermore, hand gesture recognition is a subsection of HAR, and plays a vital role in interacting with deaf people. It is the automatic detection of the actions of one or many subjects using a series of observations. Convolutional neural network structures are often utilized for finding human activities. With this intention, this study presents a new bat optimization algorithm with an ensemble voting classifier for human activity recognition (BOA-EVCHAR) technique to help disabled persons in the IoT environment. The BOA-EVCHAR technique makes use of the ensemble classification concept to recognize human activities proficiently in the IoT environment. In the presented BOA-EVCHAR approach, data preprocessing is generally achieved at the beginning level. For the identification and classification of human activities, an ensemble of two classifiers namely long short-term memory (LSTM) and deep belief network (DBN) models is utilized. Finally, the BOA is used to optimally select the hyperparameter values of the LSTM and DBN models. To elicit the enhanced performances of the BOA-EVCHAR technique, a series of experimentation analyses were performed. The extensive results of the BOA-EVCHAR technique show a superior value of 99.31% on the HAR process.
Using Point-of-care Ultrasonography to Diagnose Traumatic Arthrotomy of the Knee: A Case Series
Authors: Mullings Jordan , Ashworth Henry , Kongkatong Matthew , Mantuani Daniel
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Accurate diagnosis of traumatic arthrotomy of the knee (TAK) is critical for patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) to ensure timely treatment. Current diagnostic modalities including plain radiography, computed tomography (CT), and the saline load test (SLT) have advantages and disadvantages. Point-of-care-ultrasonography (POCUS) offers a possible timely, low-cost, and efﬁcient alternative method of diagnosing TAK. In this case series we present three cases where POCUS was used to diagnose TAK in the ED.Case Series: Three patients in their early 20s presented to the ED complaining of knee trauma with wounds in proximity to the joint. Mechanisms of injury included a gunshot wound in one case and blunt trauma (motor vehicle collision and bicycle crash) in two cases. In all three cases TAK was suggested on POCUS examinations by the presence of intra-articular hyperechoic foci consistent with air artifact. All three cases had TAK conﬁrmed by orthopedic evaluation.Discussion: Ultrasound may have utility in the evaluation of patients presenting with knee trauma where TAK is a concern. The SLT is generally considered the gold standard test for diagnosis of TAK, but it is invasive and has a wide range of diagnostic accuracy. Intra-articular air has been found to be a sensitive marker for TAK in CT studies. Thus, additional investigations into the diagnostic accuracy of POCUS for this ﬁnding should be undertaken.
Evaluation of the Effects of Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma on Candida albicans Strains: An in vitro Study
Authors: Najafi Mahsa , Lotfali Ensieh , Shoorgashti Reyhaneh , Ebrahimi Hooman , Lesan Simin
Published: February 2024

Background: Antifungal resistance is increasing, posing a challenge for treating candidiasis. Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) is a potential alternative, but its association with traditional antifungals is poorly understood. Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the effects of dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma on Candida albicans. Methods: In this in vitro study, C. albicans strains were irradiated with DBD plasma for 5, 10, and 15 minutes, both with and without nystatin. The number of colonies was counted, and the MTT method assessed Candida's survival. Data were analyzed with SPSS26. Results: This study showed that in both experimental groups, with and without nystatin, the lowest C. albicans cell viability was observed following a 10 minute DBD exposure within the groups subjected to plasma treatment (P < 0.001). The positive control group (nystatin without plasma exposure) exhibited a diminished count of viable cells in comparison to the group with 10 minute plasma irradiation without nystatin (P < 0.001). The 10 and 15 minute DBD plasma exposures, along with their positive control counterparts, demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in colony count compared to the 5 minute DBD exposure and the negative control groups (P < 0.001). Conclusions: Nystatin was more effective than DBD plasma irradiation in reducing C. albicans cell viability. When used in combination, 10 minute DBD plasma irradiation with nystatin was more effective than 5 or 15 minute irradiation times in reducing the survival rate of C. albicans.
“Lots of Ways to Be Brave”: A Teacher’s Guide to Facing Censorship
Authors: Dobbs Christina L. , Consalvo Annamary , Covino Katharine , David Ann D. , Emeran Christine , Mason Pamela A.
Published: February 2024

Members of NCTE’s Standing Committee against Censorship offer an overview of the landscape of censorship; the ways teachers can prepare, respond, and report censorship; and NCTE resources that support teachers.
Study of the Impact of Climate Change Factors, Management Practices, and Labor Availability on Productivity of Agricultural Resource Management: The Case of Fruit Farmers in Binjai
Authors: Adnani Adnani , Suparwata Dewa Oka , Ramlan Winarto , Nurhayati Nurhayati
Published: February 2024

Climate change poses significant challenges to agricultural systems, affecting productivity and sustainability. This study investigates the impact of climate change factors, management practices, and labor availability on agricultural resource management productivity among fruit farmers in Binjai. A sample of 121 farmers was surveyed, and data were analyzed using IBM SPSS. Results indicate a 1.5°C temperature increase over the past decade, negatively correlating with crop yields. Diverse management practices were observed, with integrated pest management positively influencing productivity. Labor availability exhibited seasonal variations, influenced by migration patterns. Spatial analysis highlighted temperature-sensitive clusters and regions prone to extreme weather events. The findings provide actionable insights for tailored interventions, emphasizing the need for climate-resilient strategies in Binjai's fruit farming.
Evaluation of the Effect of Climate Change Factors, Sustainable Agricultural Practices, and Community Involvement on Sustainable Agricultural Productivity: A Case Study on Rice Farmers in Cianjur Area
Authors: Sarie Fatma , Mohammad Wily , Suparwata Dewa Oka , Jamin Fitriah Suryani
Published: February 2024

This research investigates the interplay of climate change factors, sustainable agricultural practices, and community involvement on agricultural productivity, focusing on rice farmers in the Cianjur area. Through a quantitative analysis involving 121 farmers, descriptive statistics, correlation, and multiple regression analyses were employed to unveil patterns and relationships. The results reveal a moderate positive correlation between climate change awareness and productivity, a strong positive association between sustainable practices and productivity, and a robust positive correlation between community involvement and productivity. Multiple regression analysis indicates that, collectively, these factors significantly contribute to agricultural productivity. The findings underscore the importance of holistic approaches that integrate climate resilience, sustainable practices, and community engagement for enhancing agricultural productivity in the Cianjur region.
Evaluation of the Influence of Organizational Factors, Human Resources, and Entrepreneurship on Agribusiness Business Productivity: A Case Study on Oil Palm Plantations in Cikidang Area, Sukabumi Regency
Authors: Judijanto Loso
Published: February 2024

This research investigates the impact of organizational factors, human resources practices, and entrepreneurship on agribusiness productivity in the oil palm plantation industry within the Cikidang Area, Sukabumi District. Utilizing a quantitative research design, the study encompasses a comprehensive survey of 121 oil palm plantations, employing descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis with SPSS version 26. The findings reveal a moderate level of organizational efficiency, human resources practices, and entrepreneurial activities. Positive correlations between these factors and agribusiness productivity underscore their interconnected influence. The regression analysis confirms the significant and unique contributions of organizational factors, human resources practices, and entrepreneurship to overall productivity. The study concludes with recommendations for enhancing agribusiness practices and emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to organizational development, workforce investment, and entrepreneurial initiatives in the pursuit of sustainable and competitive oil palm plantations.
Analisis Pendekatan Perbandingan dengan Yurisprudensi dalam Putusan Narkotika (Studi Putusan Pengadilan Negeri Jakarta Pusat Nomor 372/Pid.Sus/2022/Pn. Jkt Pst)
Authors: Desiroto Frengky , Yusuf Hudi
Published: February 2024

Narkotika merupakan sumbangsih terbesar dalam mendukung perusakan kualitas generasi muda suatu negara, hal ini dikarenakan dampak yang dihasilkan dari narkotika berimbas pada pembentukan atau stagnasi kaum muda untuk memiliki daya tahan tubuh yang lemah. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk menganalisa perkara narkotika dengan menggunakan pendekatan perbandingan dengan yurisprudensi dalam melihat faktor keadilan yang didapatkan terdakwa dalam Putusan Pengadilan Negeri Jakarta Pusat Nomor 372/Pid.Sus/2022/PN. Jkt Pst. Dalam beberapa diskursus ditemukan bahwa untuk perkara yang sama perlu melihat dari putusan pengadilan sebelumnya sehingga perlu dikaitkan antara sisi independensi hakim dengan kebiasaan dalam melihat yurisprudensi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian yuridis normatif atau doctrinal dan didapatkan hasil berupa bahwa penggunaan pendekatan perbandingan sangatlah penting untuk digunakan, namun dalam perkara a quo hakim memiliki pertimbangan lain dalam menjatuhkan vonis hukuman bagi terdakwa. Kemudian hasil yang kedua didapatkan bahwa dalam pemberian putusan untuk perkara narkotika, aspek pemberian keadilan sangatlah penting untuk dipertimbangkan karena akan menyangkut bagaimana arah pemberantasan tindak pidana narkotika di Indonesia.
STRATEGI BANK SYARIAH DALAM MEMAKSIMALKAN PERTAMBAHAN NASABAH DI KOTA PAREPARE
Authors: A. Haerunnisah Azizah  , Nurhidayatullah  Rahma  , Rahman Ambo Masse
Published: February 2024

This article was written to provide an overview of sharia banking strategies in maximizing customer growth. comparing Islamic banks with commercial banks and the development of Islamic banks. The data sources that the author uses are primary data and secondary data. This research is classified as qualitative descriptive research, meaning that this research attempts to describe, record, analyze and interpret what is researched through observation, interviews and studying documentation. This research is field research or field research. Field research is research carried out on an event that actually happened. The strategy of sharia banks to maximize customer growth in the city of Parepare is not very optimal because there has not been much outreach to the public about sharia banks, so the public still equates sharia banks with general (conventional) banks.
Keywords: Syariah Bank, general (conventional) banks
Pengembangan Strategi Bisnis UMKM Berbasis Digital untuk Membangun Mental Technopreneur
Authors: Rustianah Rustianah , Hariroh Fiqih Maria Rabiatul , Soleha Erin , Hidayah Zulfa Zakiatul
Published: February 2024

Usaha mikro dan kecil atau UMKM adalah usaha kecil. Individu, keluarga, dan bisnis dapat berpartisipasi. Berdasarkan fakta yang ada, mulai dari ciri-ciri hingga definisinya, usaha mikro ini dapat kita temukan berdasarkan Undang-Undang Nomor 1 Tahun 20 Januari 2008. Di tengah perkembangan tersebut, pemerintah mulai memberikan perhatian lebih terhadap permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh badan usaha tersebut. Perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi seiring dengan munculnya berbagai platform digital diharapkan dapat meningkatkan penjualan produk segar dan jus asli, sekaligus menjaganya dengan meningkatkan kualitas gambar dan konten visual, meningkatkan keterampilan copywriting dan penulisan konten, meningkatkan branding serta meningkatkan kemampuan pemasaran digital. Pemanfaatan teknologi yang menunjang operasional dan pertumbuhan UMKM dikaitkan dengan istilah wirausaha teknologi. Pengusaha teknologi adalah orang-orang yang memanfaatkan teknologi digital yang diterapkan pada bisnis yang mereka jalankan. Dengan adanya konsep inovatif pengembangan teknologi informasi pada proses bisnis dalam bentuk website akan mampu memberikan kontribusi dalam meningkatkan proses bisnis para pelaku usaha, karena memiliki kemampuan memperluas bidang pemasaran dan melakukan upaya peningkatan volume penjualan dengan menjalin hubungan komunikasi interaktif dengan konsumen
Pelatihan Nasional Certified Counselor Profesional di PT. ESAS Management Indonesia
Authors: Juariah Siti , Setyowati Rini , Badrianto Yuan
Published: February 2024

Pelatihan dasar konseling adalah program pendidikan yang bertujuan untuk membekali individu dengan keterampilan dan pengetahuan yang diperlukan untuk menjadi seorang konselor yang efektif. Pelatihan dasar konseling berfokus pada pengembangan keterampilan komunikasi, pemahaman terhadap masalah psikologis, dan penerapan teori-teori konseling dalam praktik sehari-hari. Pelatihan ini melibatkan berbagai pendekatan konseling, seperti konseling individu, kelompok, dan keluarga, serta penekanan pada aspek-aspek etika dalam konseling.
Analysis of Extreme Weather Causes of Flooding in Manado North Sulawesi
Authors: Ni Luh Made Anik Evaria  , Rafa Zafirah Istiqomah
Published: February 2024

On January 27 and 28 2023, Manado City was hit by heavy rain which caused several areas to experience significant flooding. The high intensity of rain during that period reached extreme levels, resulting in the inundation of several areas and submerging hundreds of residents' houses in 22 villages or sub-districts and 7 sub-districts in Manado. In studying this event, this research investigates the factors that influence extreme weather in Manado, observing sea surface temperature data, streamlines, air observations, the Southern Oscillation Index (SOI), and the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD). The analysis shows that the positive SOI and negative IOD phenomena significantly impact extreme weather in the region. Cumulonimbus (Cb) clouds drove the atmospheric conditions formed on January 27 and 28 2023 and air flows from the Indian Ocean which brought wet air masses into Indonesian territory. High sea surface temperatures, reaching 28-29°C, also play a role in the intensive growth of rain clouds. Based on atmospheric conditions seen from radiosonde observation data, the stability index value shows that unstable conditions trigger heavy rain which causes flooding
La evaluación de la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria
Authors: Ramallo Milena
Published: February 2024

En la construcción del concepto de Responsabilidad Social Universitaria (RSU) y su evaluación en especial en el nivel universitario, podemos encontrar distintas formas de comprenderlo dado el múltiple marco referencial existente sobre el tema. Sin embargo, estas nociones aún han sido poco estudiadas y desarrolladas por grupos de investigadores en universidades o centros de estudio, y menos aún resignificadas distinguiéndolas del sentido que poseen en el ámbito empresarial. Varios estudios plantean la necesidad de proponer criterios que permitan determinar si una facultad o universidad actúa con responsabilidad social: el tema de su evaluación. El análisis realizado en el presente trabajo muestra la relación existente entre las concepciones de RSU y las concepciones de su evaluación.