bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The value of manual backward contact tracing to control COVID-19 in practice, the Netherlands, February to March 2021: a pilot study
Authors: Boelsums Timo Louis , van de Luitgaarden Inge Anna Theresia , Whelan Jane , Poell Hanna , Hoffman Charlotte Maria , Fanoy Ewout , Buskermolen Maaike , Richardus Jan Hendrik
Published: October 2023

Background

Contact tracing has been a key component of COVID-19 outbreak control. Backward contact tracing (BCT) aims to trace the source that infected the index case and, thereafter, the cases infected by the source. Modelling studies have suggested BCT will substantially reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission in addition to forward contact tracing.

Aim

To assess the feasibility and impact of adding BCT in practice.

Methods

We identified COVID-19 cases who were already registered in the electronic database between 19 February and 10 March 2021 for routine contact tracing at the Public Health Service (PHS) of Rotterdam-Rijnmond, the Netherlands (pop. 1.3 million). We investigated if, through a structured questionnaire by dedicated contact tracers, we could trace additional sources and cases infected by these sources. Potential sources identified by the index were approached to trace the source’s contacts. We evaluated the number of source contacts that could be additionally quarantined.

Results

Of 7,448 COVID-19 cases interviewed in the study period, 47% (n = 3,497) indicated a source that was already registered as a case in the PHS electronic database. A potential, not yet registered source was traced in 13% (n = 979). Backward contact tracing was possible in 62 of 979 cases, from whom an additional 133 potential sources were traced, and four were eligible for tracing of source contacts. Two additional contacts traced had to stay in quarantine for 1 day. No new COVID-19 cases were confirmed.

Conclusions

The addition of manual BCT to control the COVID-19 pandemic did not provide added value in our study setting.
Evaluasi Kecukupan Panas dan Pengembangan Proses Alternatif dalam Sterilisasi Komersial Jamur Kancing dalam Kaleng
Authors: Kusnandar Feri , Dafiq Huda Hainun , Rahayu Winiati P. , Irmawan Dandy
Published: October 2023

. This research aimed to evaluate the adequacy of heat treatment and redesign the commercial sterilization process for canned button mushrooms to ensure that the product meets the minimum sterilization requirement without undergoing excessive processes. The study conducted tests on heat distribution and penetration, calculated the sterilization value (F0) using the trapezium and Ball methods, and designed an alternative sterilization process to avoid excessive procedures. The sterilization process for canned mushrooms, with a can dimension of 300x407, involved a temperature of 132°C for 16 minutes, resulting in an F0 value of 161.7 minutes. This value far exceeds the required minimum F0 value. To optimize the process, an alternative sterilization procedure was developed. It involved a temperature of 126°C, a process time of 10 minutes, and an initial product temperature of 40–50°C. This alternative process yielded an F0 value of 10 minutes. Furthermore, additional alternative process conditions were designed, with considerations to various process times (Pt), initial temperatures (Ti), retort temperatures (TR), and F0 values.
Risiko Paparan Formaldehida dari Beberapa Jenis Ikan pada Masyarakat di Kecamatan Dramaga, Bogor, Jawa Barat
Authors: Wihardi Alfin Maulana , Giriwono Puspo Edi , Indrasti Dias
Published: October 2023

Residual formaldehyde compounds may be found in fish either naturally or intentionally added. Exposure of formaldehyde from food can cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidney, and is carcinogenic in humans. This study aims to estimate the risk value of formaldehyde exposure level due to fish consumption in the community population in Dramaga Subdistrict with deterministic approach. Fish consumption data was obtained from a consumption survey using a semi food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). The fish consumption survey was conducted on 505 respondents with an age range of 5-60 years and over. Formaldehyde analysis was conducted on four types of fish that are popular and often consumed by the community, namely salted peda fish, salted anchovy rice fish, salted japuh fish, and fresh anchovy fish. The results showed that formaldehyde levels in four types of fish range from 8.30 – 105.09 mg/kg. The average daily consumption of salted peda, salted anchovy rice, salted japuh, and fresh anchovy was 11.58±8.32; 8.85±4.93; 7.72±4.51; and 9.85±6.45 (g/day). The average daily exposure values of formaldehyde in salted peda, salted anchovy rice, salted japuh, and fresh anchovy were 0.0025; 0.0088; 0.0146; and 0.0014 (mg/kg bw/day). The overall of daily exposure value is still below the maximum oral exposure limit of 0.2 (mg/kg bb/day). The value of exposure risk with hazard quotient (HQ) in four types of fish is 0.007–0.073. The HQ was found to be below 1, indicating risk level of exposure to formaldehyde in the community in Dramaga Subdistrict  is still within safe limits.
The effect of the resources-based learning model in ecosystem learning to improve student learning outcomes
Authors: Apriati Teti , AR Syahruddin , Jamaluddin Jamaluddin , Handayani Baiq Sri
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of the Resource Based Learning (RBL) model in Ecosystem learning and its effect on biology learning outcomes at SMAN 3 Mataram. This type of research is research using a quantitative approach. The sample of this research was the students of class IX of SMAN 3 Mataram, which amounted to 32 students of X MIPA 1 for the control class and 32 students of X iMIPA i2 for the experimental class. The research data was obtained from a questionnaire on implementing the lesson plan and a learning outcome (post-test score) on ecosystem materials. The data analysis results show that the questionnaire score interval level for implementing the Resource Based Learning (RBL) model is 100% (very high). The conventional model shows the score interval that is implemented is 87.5%, and that is not implemented is 12.5%, and the level of validity of the questions in the cognitive domain, including the very valid criteria and the level of reliability of the questions in the cognitive domain, the criteria for reliable. The results of the data analysis of learning outcomes showed differences in the average post-test scores between the experimental class through the application of learning using the resource-based learning (RBL) learning model and the control class through the application of the conventional learning model. The post-test mean in the experimental class was 91.36, while the post-test mean in the control class was 71.69. The significance value of the count sample obtained is 0.532, the significance value obtained is greater than 0.05 Ho is rejected, and H1 is accepted, which means that the use of the Resource-based Learning (RBL) learning model is effective on student biology learning outcomes at SMAN 3 Mataram.
"With a Stroke of a Pen": Executive Order 9981 in American Memory
Authors: Knauer Christine
Published: October 2023

Abstract: On July 26, 2017, President Donald Trump banned transgender personnel from serving in the military via Twitter. This blow to civil rights did not happen on a random date. Sixty-nine years earlier, President Harry Truman had issued Executive Order 9981 which, according to public memory, ended racial segregation in the American military "with a stroke of a pen." This article takes a closer look at how Truman's federal directive has been remembered and commemorated since its passage. By analyzing newspaper articles and speeches, it reveals the exclusion of Black activism as well as the overemphasis on presidential leadership and resolve.
Queer Muslim Piety: The Hijab Practices of LGBTQ Muslims in Boston
Authors: Mohamed Magda
Published: October 2023

Abstract: This article examines how queer Muslim pieties are constructed through sartorial practices, specifically, wearing hijab, and what these pious subjectivities suggest about gender, piety, authority, and identity more broadly in the American Muslim community. In Muslim communities, hijab is imbued with heteronormative assumptions and is often thought about in terms of modesty relating to hetero male desire. Yet people who fall outside heteronormative paradigms also choose to cover, suggesting there are alternative meanings to lift up. Based on interviews with three queer Muslim women in Boston, the author found that through donning hijab, queer Muslim women mark degrees of intimacy and privacy with others, protest and resist normative forces within Muslim and LGBTQ cultures, and secure for themselves a gendered and visible Muslim identity, while simultaneously subverting gender norms. This article shows the creative ways Muslim women have negotiated religious and secular authorities to imagine new, playfully pious possibilities for themselves and the Muslim community.
Application of Lean Manufacturing to Minimize Waste in the Lajiem Coffee Business Production Process
Authors: Faridzi Farid Ridzal
Published: October 2023

Background - This study aims to implement the Lean Manufacturing method in the production sector in order to minimize the existance of waste in production proses of Lajiem Coffee. Design/methodology/approach - This type of research is qualitative research. By using the Lean Manufacturing method, the waste in the production sector of Coffee can be identified. The analysis used in this research is interactive models. Research implication - The results of waste identification using Timwood waste in the production sector found are Defect and Motion. Next, look for the root cause using 5-Why's in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), then assessed through Risk Analysis and mapped in a risk assessment matrix to find out the root causes of extreme risk. It is known that the extreme risks in the production sector are defects and motion. The next extreme risk is given improvement suggestions in order to minimize and reduce waste that has occurred in the production.
Kajian Numerik Sambungan Balok-Kolom Baja dengan Kuncian yang Dapat Diganti
Authors: Yuana Prima Sukma , Moestopo Muslinang , Kusumastuti Dyah , Suarjana Made
Published: October 2023

During the Northridge and Kobe Earthquake, many steel moment resisting frames suffered damage at the beam-column connections. During these years methods were proposed by researchers which were mainly based on reducing the beam section or strengthening the connection. In this study, an innovative structural system with replaceable interlock was proposed. The main feature of this system is that plastic deformation is limited to the replaceable interlock. The monotonic test  of the model using Abaqus/ Standards was carried out, compared with The Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Frame (SSTSF) which is according to AISC 358-16 as partially restrained system with replaceable component. The analysis results demonstrated that the structural fuse and the whole structural  behavior performed well. The interlock components have better strength and ductility than SSTSF. Furthermore, the replaceable interlock can play role of structural fuses by dissipating more than 86% of the input energy, which effectively protect the non-fuse components from damage.
Pengaruh Lamanya Perendaman Terhadap Absorpsi, Ketahanan Aus, dan Kuat Tekan Paving Block
Authors: Wajdi Bina Arumbinang , Mudiyono Rachmat , Soedarsono Soedarsono
Published: October 2023

Paving blocks are considered advantageous over other road surfaces, and it is undeniable that paving blocks are an alternative road surface whose quality is still affected by water flooding. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of soaking time and age of paving blocks in terms of absorption, wear resistance, and compressive strength. The paving blocks used were manual (Holland) brick models obtained from Banyubiru and mechanical ones obtained from PT Pohon Cemara Semarang. The variations soaking times were 0, 12, 24, 36, 48 (hours) for 7, 14, 21, 28 (days) old pavers. The tests conducted were absorption, wear resistance, and compressive strength tests of paving blocks, carried out in the UNISSULA civil engineering laboratory. The results of absorption tests manual and machine paving block showed that value of the absorption test increased with increasing soaking time. The results of wear resistance of manual and machine pavers show that the untreated samples had a lower wear value and all test results met the requirements of SNI 03-0361-1996 Quality A. The maximum compressive strength of manual paving blocks at 28 days of age without treatment is 13.334 MPa. The maximum compressive strength of machine-made pavers is 25.297 MPa for paving blocks without immersion.
Karakterisasi Spektroskopi Raman pada Purifikasi Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate dari Baterai Lithium Bekas
Authors: Sedyatama Deska Anggrait , Perdana Indra , Sutijan Sutijan
Published: October 2023

Electrical energy storage batteries are a form of this supporting technology. Lithium batteries are considered the most suitable battery technology for many types of electronic devices today. Waste of used batteries will also increase as LIB production increases. The recycling process is one way to dispose of used batteries because they contain high levels of heavy metals, which pose a significant risk. The most common treatment method for battery recycling is hydrometallurgy. The most important of the various hydrometallurgical steps is the leaching process. The mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP) will be the product of the precipitation on the NMC metal. Na2SO4 is always an impurity present in MHP products. Therefore, the MHP still needs to be purified to achieve the highest possible purity so that it can be used as a cathode in battery manufacturing. Raman’s spectroscopic was used to analyze the characteristic of MHP purification with variation 30, 50, 70 and 90 oC.
Produksi Coconut Vinegar dari Limbah Air Kelapa dengan Model Fermentasi Cair Termodifikasi Sel Yeast Terimobilisasi Kalsium Alginat
Authors: Afifah Dini Nur , Mulyadi Abdul Haris , Fadhila Hana Syifa , Hasanah Yeti R. , Savitri Puput Wahyu Nita
Published: October 2023

Coconut (Cocos Nucifera L) is one of the Indonesia’s plantations comodities. Unfortunately, the abundance of raw materials has not had a significant impact on the export market for coconut products, especially functional food products. Based on that issue, research with the aim to produce diversified product of coconut was conducted. The product developed in this research was coconut vinegar produced by fermentation process of coconut waste water via liquid fermentation pathway. To increase efficiency and reduce production costs, the fermentation process was carried out simultaneously. In order to increase the yeast resistance to acetic acid produced by acetic acid bacteria (BAA), the process modification was conducted by using yeast immobilized formed by the calcium alginate matrix. The research results show that the optimum BAA inoculation time was 24 hours after the bead yeast inoculation. The maximum bead yeast mass obtained in this study was 25% m/v. Fermentation that was carried out with the maximum time and bead mass was able to produce coconut vinegar with an acetic acid content of 5.1 g/L, an alcohol conversion of 22.73%.

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Penyisihan COD dan TSS pada Limbah Cair Industri Tahu dengan Kombinasi Metode Elektrokoagulasi dan Filtrasi Menggunakan Media Biji Asam Jawa (Tamarindus indica L)
Authors: Damajanti Neni , Ubaidillah Saad
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to treat tofu wastewater using electrocoagulation and filtration methods with tamarind seed media. This study was conducted on a lab scale with a capacity of 2 liters, using Al-Al electrodes with a voltage of 13 volts. The variables studied were EC time (20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 minutes) and electrode plate area (90 cm2 and 99 cm2) with a thickness of 1 mm. The parameters measured were COD and TSS of tofu wastewater before and after treatment. The results showed that the electrocoagulation and filtration methods with tamarind seed media could reduce the COD and TSS levels of tofu wastewater significantly. The optimal condition was achieved at EC time of 50 minutes and plate area of 99 cm2, with COD removal of 78.7% and TSS removal of 88%. This was due to the production of metal ions (Al3+) as destabilizing agents at the anode, the formation of flocs by protein and tannin in tamarind seeds, and the pH reduction by ascorbic acid and citric acid in tamarind seeds. This method had the advantage of not using synthetic chemicals and producing a more environmentally friendly final product.
Rancang Bangun Aplikasi Aksi Sadar Keselamatan Jalan Berbasis Android
Authors: Mustaqbal Zhilal Akbar , Pramesti Meisya Nira , Mifta Eka , Siswanto Joko
Published: October 2023

High school students understanding of road safety regulations is still lacking causing traffic violations to increase among teenagers. This is due to the lack of road safety learning media. The android-based road safety action awareness application (SIAR SENJA) was built using app inventor software to increase understanding of road safety. SIAR SENJA application development uses the agile development method consisting of ideas, planning, development and evaluation. The SIAR SENJA application helps high school students understand road safety and be aware of the hazards involved, so that they can become pioneers of road safety in everyday life. SIAR SENJA application development can be done by adding animated video features and improving the display quality of the application.
Video Gim Sopan (Keselamatan Transportasi Jalan) untuk Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Yoga Mahendra , Sugiyanto Mohammad Ibrahim , Mohamad Ar Rofiqi , Siswanto Joko
Published: October 2023

The behavior of motorized vehicle drivers who violate traffic rules is one of the most significant factors causing traffic accidents on the road. This is due to low traffic awareness. Low traffic awareness due to a lack of understanding of traffic rules. An Android-based polite game application was built to increase awareness of motorized vehicle drivers. Polite game development uses the waterfall method with supporting software such as Unity, Photoshop, and Visual Studio. Polite games can help you understand and be aware of the dangers that are on the road. The development of polite games can be done by adding game levels with other road safety theories.
Tingkat Kesadaran Mahasiswa Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto Terhadap Keamanan Data Pribadi dalam Pemanfaatan Media Sosial
Authors: Yusuf Rama Muhammad , Wicaksono Agung Purwo , Aji Mukhlis Prasetyo
Published: October 2023

Pengguna sosial media perlu memiliki kesadaran akan keamanan data pribadi. Kesadaran keamanan informasi dapat diukur dari pengetahuan, perilaku dan sikap, serta cara penyimpanan data pribadi pengguna dalam sosial media. Area fokus dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari informasi pribadi, Password, Software dan internet. Penelitian ini melakukan uji kesadaran keamanan data pribadi dalam bersosial media pada mahasiswa Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto (UMP). Metode penelitian yang digunakan, pertama penentuan popoulasi dan sampel kemudian membuat instrumen penelitian, pengambilan data dan melakukan analisis dengan metode perhitungan Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) yang digunakan untuk mengukur tingkat kesadaran mahasiswa UMP terhadap keamanan data pribadi dalam pemanfaatan media sosial. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa tingkat kesadaran mahasiswa sebesar 92,04 dan masuk dalam kategori bagus, dengan tingkat kesadaran akan keamanan informasi pribadi mendapat skor 92,37, keamanan password 92,16, penggunaan software 92,58, serta keamanan internet 91,04. Salah satu tindakan yang dapat dilakukan untuk mempertahankan tingkat kesadaran yang bagus ini dengan mengadakan sering mengadakan seminar ataupun sosialisasi mengenai pentingnya keamanan data pribadi dalam bersosial media.
Analisis Penggunaan Knalpot Racing Slip-On Dan Knalpot Racing Full System Terhadap Performa Mesin Pada Motor 150 CC
Authors: Wibowo Trio Nur , Prabowo Nugrah Rekto , Purwanto Dwi
Published: October 2023

One way to improve the performance of an engine without dismantling the original engine is to modify the exhaust pipe, which is commonly called the exhaust. Here we use 4 types of exhaust, namely factory standard exhaust, slip-on exhaust (standard header-modified muffler), slip-on (modified header-standard muffler), and full system exhaust that we take from the market. This study aims to test the performance of the motor which consists of torque, power, and exhaust emissions (CO and HC levels) from the four types of exhausts, using a dynamometer to determine torque and power, an emission gas analyzer to determine the level of exhaust emissions (CO and HC). Our experimental results show the data, the results are still below the standards set by the Indonesian government. The greatest torque of 15.02 N.m at 7500 rpm and the greatest power of 18.36 hp is achieved by a full-system modified exhaust compared to the standard exhaust with the highest torque of 14.62 N.m at 7000 rpm and the highest power of 16.67 hp at 9500 rpm. The best exhaust emission levels are achieved by standard exhaust with the largest CO content of 0.62% at 10000 rpm and the largest HC content of 107 ppm at 10000 rpm compared to full system exhaust with the largest CO content of 1.79% at 10000 rpm and 201 ppm HC levels at 10000 rpm, in other words the standard exhaust is still more environmentally friendly than the full system exhaust.
Educação Ambiental e Direitos da Natureza
Authors: Guimarães Verônica Maria Bezerra
Published: October 2023

O presente artigo situa-se no campo das abordagens de ecopolítica, no contexto latino-americano, de crítica à Educação e ao Direito Ambiental e, propõe uma aproximação da Educação com os Direitos da Natureza, cuja base situa-se no reconhecimento da natureza como sujeito de direitos e das sociedades do bem viver. O estudo caracteriza-se como um ensaio teórico hipotético-dedutivo com revisão bibliográfica e análise de dados através de normas jurídicas. Tem como objetivo central indagar se o reconhecimento dos Direitos da Natureza pode contribuir para a construção de propostas teóricas e práticas de uma Educação Ambiental Crítica.
ON THE FEASIBILITY OF TEACHING LIGHTING ENGINEERING FOR SPECIALISTS IN CIVIL SECURITY
Authors: Kalda G.S. , Shevelya V.V. , Rybalka K.A. , Piegdoń I.
Published: October 2023

Statement of the problem. The article analyzes the state of lighting of industrial premises, which plays an important role in preventing occupational injuries. The issues of energy saving and energy efficiency are considered, which are even more important for Ukraine today than ever. It is shown that the maximum potential for energy savings can be achieved by increasing the rate of production of the most advanced types of lamps, cessation of production of morally and technically obsolete types of lighting fixtures, as well as due to the banal attraction of public attention to the use of new and economic light sources. It is also shown that important obstacles to the innovative development of domestic lighting companies are the problems of technical re-equipment of production, imperfection of traditional approaches, methodological and organizational skills of innovation, as well as technical factors such as depreciation of fixed assets, lack of methodological support for technical re-equipment. The main tasks that will help solve the problems of irrational use of electricity are presented. Objective. Providing fundamental training of highly qualified personnel who would acquire deep knowledge to perform professional tasks and responsibilities of an innovative nature in the field of lighting, selection, design and calculation of lighting of industrial premises and knowledge in the field of safety when using a particular type of lighting fixtures in different types of premises. Conclusion. When studying the issues related to the selection of certain lighting fixtures for production, you need to know the basic requirements for industrial lighting. As for safety in use, you need to know that industrial lighting fixtures on LEDs are provided with efficient heat dissipation systems, which makes them fireproof.
Mediasi regulasi diri atas pengaruh lingkungan belajar terhadap hasil belajar matematika Siswa SMP
Authors: Abbas Abdul Basir , Rizki Nanda Arista
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini menyelidiki pengaruh lingkungan belajar terhadap hasil belajar matematika Siswa, di semester 2 kelas VIII SMP Negeri  Samarinda Ulu tahun ajaran 2022, dan juga menyelidiki apakah variabel regulasi diri merupakan mediasi dari pengaruh tersebut. Pengumpulan data dengan kuesioner dan tes hasil belajar diterapkan terhadap 380 Siswa dari 4 lembaga sekolah negeri jenjang SMP, yang diperoleh melalui Proportional Cluster Random Sampling. Pemodelan persamaan struktural diterapkan, yang didahului dengan analisis faktor konfirmasi untuk memantapkan pengukuran bagi tiga variabel yang diteliti. Hasil menunjukan bahwa lingkungan belajar berpengaruh signifikan terhadap hasil belajar matematika Siswa, dengan regulasi diri sebagai mediasi parsial.
Some aspects of nasopharyngeal microflora in children with psoriasis
Authors: Murzina E.О. , Litus O.І. , Vozianova S.V. , Bardova K.O. , Patselia M.V. , Yavorovska O.O.
Published: October 2023

Objective — to study the state of nasopharyngeal microflora in children with psoriasis depending on the clinical features of dermatosis and determine antibiotic susceptibility of isolated microorganisms.
Materials and methods. The isolation of nasopharyngeal microorganisms and determination of their antibiotic susceptibility were performed in 57 children with psoriasis aged 4 to 17 using the bacteriological method (culture). Microbial growth was assessed according to four degrees of growth. Susceptibility to antibacterial drugs was evaluated based on the following criteria: sensitive, moderately resistant, and resistant. Study materials were statistically processed using the StatTech v. 3.1 software.
Results and discussion. Most often, Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) associations were cultured from the nasopharynx (56.15 %) of children with psoriasis — in 12.28 % of cases, Enterococcus faecium (Ent. faecium) — in 21.05 %. Statistically significant differences in children with psoriasis were found between the colony growth rates of Ent. faecium and S. aureus (p < 0.001): massive microbial growth of Ent. faecium prevailed (64.91 %), and S. aureus was not isolated at all in the majority of children (29.82 %). Ent. faecium growth rates were statistically significantly different (p = 0.016) depending on psoriasis severity according to PASI: massive growth of microorganisms at PASI > 10 was found in 87.5 % of cases, and at PASI ≤ 10 — in 54.2 % of cases. The proportion of Ent. faecium resistant to antimicrobial drugs (43.18 ± 7.47) % was found to be more than two times higher than that of S. aureus (20.00 ± 6.32) %. The susceptibility testing for each microorganism individually showed that enterococci were 28 to 100 % susceptible to antibacterial drugs, while staphylococci had 42 to 100 % susceptibility. Statistically significant differences were found between the percentage of sensitivity of Ent. faecium to antibacterial drugs between the group of children with the first diagnosis of psoriasis and the group of children with its recurrences (p = 0.005), as well as by the duration of the disease (p < 0.001).
Conclusions. The results of the study of children with psoriasis showed that there were bacterial associations isolated from the nasopharynx in the most significant number of cases with the predominance of Ent. faecium, which had massive growth in almost 65 % of cases and affected psoriasis severity according to PASI (OR 5.923; 95 % CI 1.387—25.300). The proportion of Ent. faecium resistant to antibiotics was higher than of S. aureus (p < 0.05), but with increasing duration of psoriasis, Ent. faecium susceptibility to antimicrobials increased (r = 0.439; p = 0.004). In general, S. aureus isolated from the nasopharynx of children with psoriasis had more pronounced antibiotic susceptibility than Ent. faecium.
Features of the course of superficial candidiasis of the skin against the background of changes in carbohydrate metabolism
Authors: Turkevych S.A. , Rudnyk T.I. , Ivanyshko–­Nasarko N.V.
Published: October 2023

Objective — to investigate the pattern of the relationship between carbohydrate metabolism and superficial candidiasis for further development of rational therapeutic approaches to the treatment of candidiasis associated with initial disorders of carbohydrate metabolism.
Materials and methods. In order to determine the indicators of carbohydrate metabolism and their influence on the course of superficial candidiasis, 93 patients with different severity of this disease were examined. The study of carbohydrate metabolism included the determination of fasting blood sugar level to detect the overt diabetes and glucose tolerance test (with the load of 75 g of glucose). The impaired glucose tolerance was detected in 32 patients, so their levels of glycosylated hemoglobin and fructosamine were additionally determined. HbA1c level was determined in whole blood by ion exchange chromatography. Fructosamine was measured by kinetic colorimetric method in both serum and plasma. Blood sampling was performed on an empty stomach from the cubital vein. The studies were carried out immediately after sampling. The Sentinel CH test system from Intero (Italy) and a spectrophotometer with a 405—425 nm filter were used for the research.
Results and discussion. The research showed that in the group of patients with candidal lesions, there was a direct dependence of HbA1c and fructosamine levels on the severity of the disease. In patients with minimal and moderate candidal lesions, an increase in HbA1c and fructosamine indicators (by 1.54 and 1.21 times, respectively) was observed compared to similar indicators in the control group. In patients with significant candidal lesions and relapses, the concentration of HbA1c increased by 2.59 times and the concentration of fructosamine — by 2.26 times compared to the indicators of the control group.
Conclusions. As shown by the results of our research, we have proven a direct correlation between the severity of candidiasis and the levels of НbA1с and fructosamine. The identification of correlation patterns is important for the development of a multimodal pathogenetically justified treatment of patients with candidal lesions of the skin and mucous membranes.
DESIGN PROVISION OF DIE TOOLING QUALITY
Authors: Khandozhko Alexandr , Shcherbakov Andrey , Fedonina Svetlana , Lakalina Nina
Published: October 2023

The issues are considered in order to ensure the die tooling quality to manufacture small-sized parts made of sheet material for radio equipment and microelectronics. Typical damage to the main parts of dies, as well as their causes are analyzed. The development of machine-tool construction determines the trends of changes in the technology of manufacturing die parts. At the same time, the role of electro-physical and electrochemical machining methods increases. They are used, often replacing traditional methods of machining with blade and diamond-abrasive tools. At the same time, individual components of the macro- and micro-geometry of parts and the quality of the surface layer are not always taken into account. The paper discusses some errors that are not always considered during the technological preparation of production, the manufacture of parts and their control.
SUBSTANTIATION OF THE STRENGTH OF THE CAR BODY BEARING STRUCTURE TAKING INTO ACCOUNT CRITICAL STRESSES IN FLUTES
Authors: Sorokina Elena , Korshunov Sergey , Goncharov Dmitriy , Zhukov Aleksandr
Published: October 2023

The issues are considered that are connected with substantiating the strength and stability of the metal structure of a double-deck passenger car body under the influence of both compressive loads and the effects of excessive solar radiation and other external factors.

A computational and experimental method is proposed for assessing the stability of corrugated sections of the roof slopes of passenger car bodies. Five variants of the structural design of the double-deck car roof covering are proposed. The stability of the covering for the accepted variants was evaluated by an analytical method using a tabular and rod finite element model. Based on the results of the calculation, a rational variant of the structural design of the car roof was determined.

The results of theoretical studies are confirmed by the data of full-scale bench tests of the metal structure of a new double-deck car body.
PREVENÇÃO DE LESÃO POR PRESSÃO: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA DA LITERATURA
Authors: Paz Luara , Dos Santos Gomes Mauricio Micael , Cunha Ribeiro Mariele , Capellari Claudia
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: o presente trabalho, objetivou analisar na literatura, quais os artigos publicados relacionados à Prevenção de Lesão por Pressão, e descrever quais os principais métodos utilizados na prevenção de lesão por pressão em ambiente de saúde. Método: Trata-se de revisão integrativa, realizada através de pesquisa nas bases de dados PubMed, Scielo e MedLine, com artigos científicos dos últimos 10 anos, gratuitos, através dos descritores: Lesão por Pressão, Prevenção e Tratamento, e Hospitalização. Resultados: a coleta de dados foi realizada no mês de Setembro de 2022, e resultou em 8 artigos finais. Os resultados trouxeram achados quanto ao uso de determinadas coberturas, e condutas, para a prevenção do desenvolvimento de lesões por pressão. Considerações finais: as intervenções de prevenção para lesão por pressão estudadas nos artigos analisados, em sua maioria mostraram resultados satisfatórios. É importante salientar a relevância dos achados, em relação aos estudos respectivos aos curativos multicamadas, e achados como a efetividade do uso do Gel de Aloe Vera, como um produto eficaz na prevenção lesões de grau I, pois por ser um produto facilmente manipulado, poderia representar redução de custos dentro das instituições de saúde. Além disso, os achados mostraram-se importantes para a contribuição para a prática clínica.
ANÁLISE CIENTOMÉTRICA DE PESQUISA MUNDIAL SOBRE MACROINVERTEBRADOS AQUÁTICOS NO BANCO DE DADOS DA WEB OF SCIENCE ENTRE 1947 E 2022
Authors: Samuelsson Evelin , Manzatto Angelo Gilberto
Published: October 2023

O estudo teve como objetivo analisar as tendências mundiais nos estudos relacionados a macroinvertebrados aquáticos através dos instrumentos da Cientometria. O estudo cientométrico foi conduzido no portal Web of Science, com acesso ao conteúdo integral, utilizando a busca booleana com as seguintes combinações de palavras: “aquatic macroinvertebrates” OR “aquatic macroinvertebrate” OR “aquatic insects” OR “aquatic insect” OR “benthic macroinvertebrates” OR “benthic macroinvertebrate” OR “benthic community” OR “benthic communities”. A busca resultou em n=17.997 trabalhos científicos, cujo tema estava relacionado ao estudo de macroinvertebrados aquáticos, em um recorte temporal de 75 anos. Verificou-se que a produção científica relacionada aos macroinvertebrados aquáticos aumentou no decorrer dos anos de 1947 a 2022, apresentando correlação positiva entre o número de estudos e o ano de publicação (R=0,84). A análise identificou publicações em 182 países, sendo que, 58.89% dos estudos foram realizados no Estados Unidos da América (EUA), Canadá, Brasil, Alemanha e Espanha. As pesquisas se concentraram principalmente na área de Environmental Sciences Ecology. Foi possível concluir que há uma tendência para a continuidade e o aumento da produção científica relacionada aos macroinvertebrados aquáticos em nível global, os quais os países, pesquisadores e instituições que mais publicam são aquelas que o incentivo e as redes de cooperação entre autores são mais fortes.
Characterization of DNA Damage Repair Related Signature and Molecular Feature in Low-Grade Gliomas to Aid Chemotherapy and Drug Discovery
Authors: Yin Xin , Li Min , He Zheng
Published: October 2023

Background: DNA damage repair (DDR) related genes are associated with the development, progression, aggressiveness, and heterogeneity of low-grade gliomas (LGG). However, the precise role of DDR in LGG prognosis and molecular subtypes remains to be elucidated. Methods: We analyzed 477 and 594 LGG samples from the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Chinese Glioma Genome Atlas (CGGA) to develop a prognostic model using the random forest algorithm and Cox regression. Independent prognostic factors were incorporated into a nomogram, and its performance was assessed using receiver operating characteristic and calibration curves. We also used Connectivity Map analysis to identify potential small molecule drugs targeting DDR. Molecular subtypes based on DDR were identified by consensus cluster analysis, and the clinical characteristics, mutation landscape, immune tumor microenvironment, and drug sensitivity of patients with different subtypes in the TCGA and CGGA datasets were further compared. The Boruta algorithm was used to select features from the differentially expressed genes between clusters to generate DDR scores. Results were further validated in the Glioma Longitudinal AnalySiS consortium dataset. Statistical analysis and tests were implemented using R software version 4.0.2. Results: We developed a prognostic model containing six DDR-related genes, which served as a potential independent prognostic indicator in LGG across three datasets. The area under the curve (AUC) values for 1-, 3-, and 5-year survival in the TCGA dataset were 0.901, 0.832, and 0.771, respectively. The nomogram demonstrated high accuracy in predicting 1-, 3-, and 5-year survival, with AUC values greater than 0.8. Additionally, we identified and validated two molecular subtypes based on DDR genes. These subtypes exhibited significant differences in somatic mutations, clinical prognosis, and immune cell infiltration. One subtype showed higher immune and stromal scores, worse prognosis, and increased sensitivity to common chemotherapeutic agents. Finally, we established a DDR score which served as another promising prognostic predictor for LGG. Conclusions: The prognostic model and molecular subtypes based on DDR genes can help in more detailed classification and provide insights for personalized management of LGG and clinical drug development.
Lin Yutang’s self-translation from transcreation perspective a case study of “The Little Critic: The Bilingual Essays of Lin Yutang”
Authors: Kong Biao , Liu Yan-Ru
Published: October 2023

Self-translation, as a special existence in translation field, is a target-oriented translating phenomenon conducted by the writer-translators, featuring freedom, creation and flexible translating techniques. In view of the significance of self-translation, this study attempts to investigate Lin Yutang's self-translation in The Little Critic: The Bilingual Essays of Lin Yutang to determine the techniques Lin adopted and the relationships between self-translation and transcreation.
The strategy for flipped classroom in college English teaching in China
Authors: Yuxia Ma
Published: October 2023

Since the new century, with the effective application of information technology reform, flipped classroom teaching model began to enter Chinese colleges and universities. This article finds out the difficulties faced by flipped classroom in college English teaching, and puts forward strategies and suggestions to solve these difficulties.
Kent Etnografisinde Çoklu Yöntem Kullanımı: Yürüyüş, Fotoğraf ve Video
Authors: BEKTAŞ ATA Leyla
Published: October 2023

Bu araştırmada, 2013-2023 yılları arasında yaptığım saha araştırmalarının arka planına odaklanarak kent etnografisinde çoklu teknikleri bir arada kullanmanın metodolojik ve teorik katkılarını inceliyorum. Bu araştırmalar süresince tuttuğum alan notları üzerinden yürüyüşün kentsel mekândaki toplumsal yaşamı anlamaya katkısını ele alıyorum. İstanbul, İzmir ve Sapanca’da yürüttüğüm etnografik ve otoetnografik araştırmalar ve bu esnada yararlandığım yöntem ve tekniklerin kent etnografisinin olanaklarını genişletmeye etkisine odaklanıyorum. Metropolleşen kentin gündelik hayatını analiz ederken, kentte bir yaya olarak hareketliliği, hareketliliğin sınıfsallığını ve toplumsal cinsiyetini tartışıyorum. Görsel ve işitsel teknolojilerin imkânlarının gelişmesi, kentleşmeye başlayan bölgelerde kaybolan doğal yapının kaydını tutmaya da olanak yaratıyor. Mobil teknolojilerin artan etkisiyle sahada daha çok kullanılmaya başlanan fotoğraf çekimi ve video kaydı kent hafızası oluşturma ve kentin ve kentlinin hikâyesini toplamaya önemli katkı sağlıyor. Bununla birlikte, sahada çoklu metotları işletirken dikkate alınması gereken farklı dengeler devreye giriyor. Bu makalede, sahadaki ilişkilere ve araştırılanların gündelik hayatına müdahale etmeden metotların nasıl çoğaltabileceğine dair öneriler getirmeye çalışıyorum. Kent etnografisinde çoklu teknik kullanmanın dezavantajlı gruplar için ortaya çıkarabileceği katılımcı yöntemleri ve etnografiyi sosyal adalet için bir araç haline getirmenin imkanlarını değerlendiriyorum.
Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics
Authors: Fitria Tegar
Published: October 2023

What Is Social Responsibility? (Apa Tanggung Jawab Sosial?)•Pandangan Klasik-Tanggung jawab sosial manajemen hanyalah memaksimalkan keuntungan (menciptakan keuntungan finansial) dengan menjalankan bisnis demi kepentingan terbaik pemegang saham (pemilik perusahaan).-Menghabiskan sumber daya perusahaan untuk melakukan "kebaikan sosial” secara tidak wajar akan meningkatkan biaya yang menurunkan keuntungan bagi pemilik dan menaikkan harga bagi konsumen.•Pandangan Sosial Ekonomi-Tanggung jawab sosial manajemen lebih dari sekedar menghasilkan keuntungan, namun juga melindungi dan meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat.-Korporasi bukanlah entitas independen yang hanya bertanggung jawab kepada pemegang saham.-Perusahaan memiliki tanggung jawab moral kepada masyarakat luas untuk terlibat dalam masalah sosial, hukum, dan politik.-"Untuk melakukan hal yang benar"
Makalah"Pembahasan Pembuatan Kop Surat dan Mail Merge"
Authors: Delvina
Published: October 2023

Kop surat adalah templat dokumen yang berisi informasi kontak perusahaan Anda dan merek dengan ruang untuk pesan khusus. Kop surat dicetak untuk surat pos atau digunakan secara digital.Kop surat mungkin juga memuat informasi kontak karyawan tertentu, terutama jika karyawan tersebut meminta balasan, atau tentang masalah tertentu untuk penerima tertentu, bukan sebagai pengumuman seluruh perusahaan.Pengertian Mail merge merupakan aplikasi dalam surat menyurat yang sudah disediakan oleh sebuah aplikasi yang digunakan untuk menulis di dalam komputer, seperti halnya Microsoft word. Mail marge ini sangat memungkinkan si pengguna untuk dapat membuat surat dalam jumlah yang sangat banyak dengan format isi yang sama dengan cepat
Understanding Network Slicing in 5G and Beyond: Enabling Tailored Network Resources for Diverse Applications
Authors: Rose Jack , Odu Anthony , olaoyegodwin
Published: October 2023

The advent of 5G and its evolution into future network technologies represent a monumental leap in our ability to connect, communicate, and innovate. A key innovation at the heart of these networks is the concept of network slicing. In this article, we will explore the concept of network slicing, a transformative approach that allows the virtualization of network resources to meet specific performance objectives for a wide array of applications and services, ushering in a new era of connectivity.
Dare to be resilient: the key to future pesticide-free orchards?
Authors: Serrie Marie , Ribeyre Fabienne , Brun Laurent , Audergon Jean-Marc , Quilot-Turion Bénédicte , Roth Morgane
Published: October 2023

In a context of urgent need for a more sustainable fruit tree production, it's high time to find durable alternatives to the systematic use of phytosanitary products in orchards. To this aim, resilience can deliver a number of benefits. Relying on a combination of tolerance, resistance and recovery traits, disease resilience appears as a corner stone to cope with the multiple pest and disease challenge over the orchard’s lifetime. Here, we propose to describe resilience as the capacity of a tree to be minimally affected by external disturbances or to rapidly bounce back to normal functioning after being exposed to these disturbances. Based on a literature survey largely inspired from research on livestock, we highlight different approaches for dissecting resilience phenotypic and genotypic components. In particular, multisite experimental designs and longitudinal measures of so-called ‘resilience biomarkers’ are required. We identified a list of promising biomarkers relying on eco-physiological and digital measurements. Recent advances in high-throughput phenotyping and genomics tools will likely facilitate the fine and temporal monitoring of tree health, allowing to identify resilient genotypes with the calculation of specific resilience indicators. Although resilience can appear as ‘black box’ trait, we demonstrate how it could become a realistic breeding goal.
Penerapan Pendidikan Antikorupsi Guna Menciptakan Gen-Z yang Berakhlak Terpuji
Authors: zakkajawaraanharu
Published: October 2023

Pendidikan antikorupsi memiliki peran penting dalam memecahkan masalah korupsi. Dapat dilihat dengan semakin banyaknya kasus korupsi yang dipertontonkan di berbagai media sosial. Fenomena ini harus dicegah dan diberantas agar tidak berefek pada perekonomian negara, tatanan nilai bangsa dan ideologi negara. Artikel ini mengkaji pendidikan anti korupsi sebagai pembentukan karakter yang menekankan pada kehendak secara bebas, perilaku individu melalui potensi mahasiswa. Kajian ini dilakukan dengan metode kualitatif dan studi literatur dengan objek analisis dari berbagai referensi buku, artikel dan media lainnya. Hasil yang diperoleh bahwa pendidikan antikorupsi pada mahasiswa diperlukan pembentukan karakter yang disertakan humanistik, pengetahuan mahasiswa tentang korupsi, kebijakan hukum terkait kasus korupsi serta ketaatan dan kesadaran hukum mahasiswa di perguruan tinggi untuk tetap memiliki sikap peduli terhadap bangsa dan negara.
Justice for Child Victims as contrasted with Justice for Adult Victims: An Ethnographic Study
Authors: K.P.A Ilyas
Published: October 2023

Much clarity has emerged on justice to children in conflict with law. However, there is far less clarity on justice to child victims. Is delivering justice to a child victim the same as delivering justice to an adult victim? If not, what are the differences? Four case studies are analysed to develop more clarity into this critical area of criminal justice and child protection. A literature review of the related themes is also undertaken.The analysis is made in the context of criminal justice, but as justice for a victim child is intertwined with questions of social justice and political justice for them, the debates around these were also consulted. From the study, a set of principles that can give practical guidance to policy making in the field are identified. It emerges, among other things, that the Justinian definition of justice, as ‘giving everyone their due’, provides a common locus and a practical template the diverse agents of the criminal justice system can follow, throughout the various the stages of delivering justice to child victims.