bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Achievement of the Mother's Role According to Mercer's Theory is related to the Readiness of Pregnant Women to Undergo Sectio Caesarea Operation
Authors: Sujono Annisa Juliani , Yuswanto Tri Johan Agus , Solikhah Fitriana Kurniasari , Pertami Sumirah Budi
Published: January 2025

The prevalence of caesarean section (C-section) deliveries has risen to encompass over 1 in 5 births (21%) globally and is projected to increase to nearly one-third (29%) by 2030. With this growing trend, optimal patient preparation becomes essential for ensuring safe and successful outcomes. Patient preparation involves multiple aspects, including physical readiness, nutritional status, gastrointestinal and abdominal hygiene, surgical site shaving, personal hygiene, bladder emptying, preoperative exercises, mental preparation, and informed consent. Mental preparedness, in particular, is closely associated with achieving maternal role attainment, as described in Mercer’s theory. This study aimed to explore the significant relationship between maternal role attainment, based on Mercer's theory, and the readiness of pregnant women to undergo C-section surgery. A quantitative correlational research design was employed, involving a sample of 52 pregnant women scheduled for C-section surgery, selected using the Total Sampling technique. Maternal role attainment (independent variable) was assessed using a validated questionnaire, while surgical readiness (dependent variable) was measured using a readiness questionnaire that had undergone validity testing. Data were analyzed using the Spearman Rank Correlation test. The results revealed that 26 participants (50.0%) had achieved their maternal role, and 47 participants (90.4%) demonstrated readiness for C-section surgery. Statistical analysis indicated a significant positive relationship between maternal role attainment and surgical readiness, with a p-value of 0.03 (<0.05) and a correlation coefficient of 0.401, suggesting a moderate and positive correlation. The conclusion is there are relationship between maternal role attainment, based on Mercer's theory, and the readiness of pregnant women to undergo C-section surgery. These findings imply that the greater the maternal role attainment, the higher the readiness of pregnant women to undergo C-section surgery.
Hemorrhoid Degrees of Pregnant Women in the Use of Suppository Phaleria macrocarpa
Authors: Astuti Siti Choirul Dwi , Mohamad Selvi , Nurlaily Z Sri , Damiti Sukmawati A. , Mashar Harlyanti Muthmai’nnah
Published: January 2025

Increased progesterone levels during pregnancy can lead to haemorrhoids, which require proper management to minimize risks to both the mother and fetus. Since haemorrhoidectomy is not a suitable option for pregnant women, alternative treatments with minimal side effects are needed. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Phaleria macrocarpa suppositories in reducing the degree of haemorrhoids in pregnant women. This study employed a true experimental design with a cross-sectional approach. The study population consisted of pregnant women selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using observation sheets and analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. The results study show that among pregnant women who used standard suppositories, 23 participants (71.8%) showed no change in the degree of haemorrhoids, while 9 participants (28.8%) experienced a reduction in severity. In contrast, all 32 participants (100%) who used Phaleria macrocarpa suppositories experienced a decrease in haemorrhoid severity. Statistical analysis showed a significant difference (p < 0.05) between the two groups, with a p-value of 0.0013, indicating that Phaleria macrocarpa suppositories were significantly more effective in reducing haemorrhoids compared to standard suppositories. The conclusion is Phaleria macrocarpa suppositories effectively reduce the severity of haemorrhoids in pregnant women and may serve as a safer alternative to conventional treatments. Further research with larger sample sizes and long-term follow-ups is recommended to validate these findings and explore the potential mechanisms of Phaleria macrocarpa in haemorrhoid treatment.
Exploring the Magnitude-Shape Plot Framework for Anomaly Detection in Crowded Video Scenes
Authors: Wang Zuzheng , Harrou Fouzi , Sun Ying , Genton Marc G
Published: January 2025

Detecting anomalies in crowded video scenes is critical for public safety, enabling timely identification of potential threats. This study explores video anomaly detection within a Functional Data Analysis framework, focusing on the application of the Magnitude-Shape (MS) Plot. Autoencoders are used to learn and reconstruct normal behavioral patterns from anomaly-free training data, resulting in low reconstruction errors for normal frames and higher errors for frames with potential anomalies. The reconstruction error matrix for each frame is treated as multivariate functional data, with the MS-Plot applied to analyze both magnitude and shape deviations, enhancing the accuracy of anomaly detection. Using its capacity to evaluate the magnitude and shape of deviations, the MS-Plot offers a statistically principled and interpretable framework for anomaly detection. The proposed methodology is evaluated on two widely used benchmark datasets, UCSD Ped2 and CUHK Avenue, demonstrating promising performance. It performs better than traditional univariate functional detectors (e.g., FBPlot, TVDMSS, Extremal Depth, and Outliergram) and several state-of-the-art methods. These results highlight the potential of the MS-Plot-based framework for effective anomaly detection in crowded video scenes.
Effectiveness of the PAS for Diagnosing the Severity of Acute Appendicitis in Children: A Cohort Study
Authors: Sucso-Noa Edgar
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND: The Pediatric Appendicitis Score (PAS) is a highly utilized diagnostic tool for acute appendicitis in pediatric patients. The severity of appendicitis subclassified as simple appendicitis (congested or suppurated) vs complicated appendicitis (gangrenous or perforated). A duration of symptoms >1 day, CRP > 4 mg/dl and SBP ≥ 8 were predictors of complicated appendicitis[1]. Therefore, we propose as a possibility in this study that PAS ≥ 8 could differentiate complicated appendicitis from simple appendicitis. We must emphasize to the reader that we do not intend to question that PAS was designed for the diagnosis of appendicitis in children, in this study we intended to evaluate to differentiate the severity of pediatric appendicitis.

METHODS: The cohort-type study, the population evaluated, 86 children aged 4 to 14 years with preoperative diagnosis of appendicitis, grouped into 2 groups: complicated appendicitis (43) and simple appendicitis (43) exposed to PAS≥8 or PAS<8.

RESULTS: The effectiveness of PAS≥8 in diagnosing the severity of appendicitis showed an AUC of 59.3% and increases the probability of severity by 2.246 times (CI:95% 0.917-5.50 p=0.077) in the predictive model. There were statistically significant differences in cough sensitivity/jump/percussion, pain migration, anorexia, leukocytosis and neutrophilia, between PAS≥8 or PAS<8.

CONCLUSION: PAS≥8 alone is not sufficient to diagnose the severity of acute appendicitis with 59.3% predictive diagnostic accuracy and increases 2.246 times the probability of presenting with the severity of appendicitis in the logistic predictive model.
Patterns of Squares Around an Arbitrary Triangle
Authors: De Boeck Ilse , Huylebrouck Dirk
Published: January 2025

H. Ebisui and J.C.G. Notrott studied patterns of squares around respectively a right and an arbitrary triangle, thus generalizing the Pythagorean theorem. We construct a new pattern of squares around an arbitrary triangle, based on the four (hinged) squares theorem, using simple vector constructions to avoid trigonometric calculations. This gives rise to some known or unknown number sequences, with new applications on a geometric pattern of squares.
Can Human Drivers and Connected Autonomous Vehicles Co-exist in Lane-Free Traffic? A Microscopic Simulation Perspective
Authors: Syed Arslan Ali , Rostami-Shahrbabaki Majid , Bogenberger Klaus
Published: January 2025

Recent advancements in connected autonomous vehicle (CAV) technology have sparked growing research interest in lane-free traffic (LFT). LFT envisions a scenario where all vehicles are CAVs, coordinating their movements without lanes to achieve smoother traffic flow and higher road capacity. This potentially reduces congestion without building new infrastructure. However, the transition phase will likely involve non-connected actors such as human-driven vehicles (HDVs) or independent AVs sharing the roads. This raises the question of how LFT performance is impacted when not all vehicles are CAVs, as these non-connected vehicles may prioritize their own benefits over system-wide improvements. This paper addresses this question through microscopic simulation on a ring road, where CAVs follow the potential lines (PL) controller for LFT, while HDVs adhere to a strip-based car-following model. The PL controller is also modified for safe velocities to prevent collisions. The results reveal that even a small percentage of HDVs can significantly disrupt LFT flow: 5% HDVs can reduce LFT’s maximum road capacity by 16%, and a 20% HDVs nearly halves it. The study also develops an adaptive potential (APL) controller that forms APL corridors with modified PLs in the surroundings of HDVs. APL shows a peak traffic flow improvement of 23.6% over the PL controller. The study indicates that a penetration rate of approximately 60% CAVs in LFT is required before significant benefits of LFT start appearing compared to a scenario with all HDVs. These findings open a new research direction on minimizing the adverse effects of non-connected vehicles on LFT.
Application of rational functions in primary and secondary thermometry
Authors: Kytin V. G. , Potapov B. G. , Petukhov A. A. , Aslanyan E. G. , Shchipunov A. N.
Published: January 2025

Method has been developed for determination of acoustic and microwave resonance frequences in acoustic gas thermometry by fitting of frequency dependencies of acoustic signal and complex transmission coefficient of the resonator by microwave radiation. The method does not require setting of initial parameters. The method is based on the representation of fitting function used for approximation of frequency dependence in acoustic gas thermometry by rational function. Then approximation of experimental frequency dependence by rational function is performed by quickly converged series of linear approximations. This series can be easily implemented on PC. Method eliminates setting of initial parameters. This simplifies and accelerates approximation of frequency dependences and determination of resonant frequences. Approximation of temperature dependencies of resistivity of standard rhodium-iron resistance thermometers was performed by rational function in the temperature range from 0.5 to 273 K as an alternative for traditional approximation by two different polynomial functions in temperature subranges from 0.5 to 26 K and from 26 to 273 K. It has been shown that the approximation of the temperature dependence of resistivity of rhodium-iron thermometer by single rational function provides deviation of fitting function from experimental points less than 0.5 mK in the range from 0.5 to 273 K. Amount of parameters of such rational function is less than amount of parameters of two polynomial functions providing comparable deviation at experimental points. Obtained result significantly simplifiers resistance to temperature transfer for rhodium-iron standard thermometers.
Development of a system to ensure the uniformity of measurements of the power of electromagnetic oscillations in the field of millimeter wavelengths
Authors: Malay I. M. , Matveev A. I. , Chirkov I. P.
Published: January 2025

The renewal of the fleet of radio engineering and electromagnetic measuring instruments is due to the introduction of high-tech technologies, the modernization of radio electronic industry products. The use of a new generation component base in modern measuring instruments has made it possible to improve parameters such as measurement ranges and frequencies, and instrumental error. As a result, the error of ultrahigh frequency power measuring instruments is limited by the metrological characteristics of working standards and measurement methods used in the transmission of a unit. The research is aimed at improving the theory and methodology of reproduction and transmission of a unit of power of electromagnetic oscillations from the state primary standard. A system of requirements for primary and working standards has been formed, taking into account the use of measurement results of complex reflection coefficients to reduce the error of misalignment and the application of stability criteria. The results of scientific research on the creation of primary, secondary, working standards and measuring instruments for the power of electromagnetic oscillations in the range from 37.5 GHz to 178.4 GHz are presented. The concept of constructing a state verification scheme for power measuring instruments using borrowed working standards of units of complex reflection and transmission coefficients, attenuation, and frequency is proposed. The main elements of the system being created for the reproduction and transmission of ultrahigh frequency power units, including the state primary standard with an extended frequency range, working standards, power meters, ensure improved measurement accuracy during the development and testing of modern radio engineering complexes.
Experimental implementation of a measuring electrode for determining the hydrogen index in strongly acidic environments
Authors: Dobrovolskiy V. I. , Shchipunov A. N. , Prokunin S. V. , Glebov A. B. , Alimova T. E.
Published: January 2025

The work is aimed at finding ways to solve the issue of metrological support for measurements of the hydrogen index pH in a highly acidic environment, which requires the presence of corrosion-resistant measuring electrodes with a stable potential, and for use in medical purposes – with an additional requirement – the absence of toxic substances on the working surface of the electrodes. Non-toxic and relatively corrosion-resistant metallic bismuth with the addition of modified graphite was chosen as the material for the electrode production. Optimal ratios of the main substance of the electrode (bismuth) and the modifying additive (graphite) have been selected, a binding solution has been proposed to increase the degree of homogeneity of the working surface of the electrode, and a method for manufacturing measuring electrodes has been described. An experimental setup has been developed to measure the potential of the manufactured electrodes relative to the potential of a normal hydrogen electrode. The setup includes a set of technical means, including a hydrogen generator, a hydrogen electrode used under standard conditions, acting as an anode, and a measuring electrode acting as a cathode, which was made up of various electrodes manufactured within the framework of this work. Electrode functions have been constructed for antimony and bismuth electrodes of different modifications. The results of measuring the potential of the manufactured bismuth and antimony electrodes, which are used as pH probes in medical equipment, have been compared. The results of studies of the influence of carbon additive on the electrode potential of measuring electrodes and their corrosion resistance are presented. Ways of further studies are proposed to optimize the composition of the working surface of electrodes for use in a strongly acidic environment.
PENGARUH KEBIASAAN BERMAIN SMARTPHONE TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA DI SDN 1 SUMBER
Authors: Nugraha Fivo , Labudasari Erna , Rahayu Fanny Septiany
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi adanya kemungkinan bahwa teknologi dapat mempengaruhi motivasi belajar siswa di Sekolah Dasar Negeri 1 Sumber. Dalam hal ini teknologi yang dimaksud yaitu smartphone. Indikator kebiasaan bermain smartphone diantaranya, tugas sekolah, bermain game, menonton video klip, jejaring social media. Sedangkan Indikator motivasi belajar diantaranya, tekun menghadapi tugas, ulet, mandiri, minat belajar dan bosan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana kebiasaan bermain smarthpone di SDN 1 Sumber,  bagaimana motivasi belajar di SDN 1 Sumber dan bagaimana pengaruh kebiasaan bermain smartphone terhadap motivasi belajar siswa di SDN 1 Sumber. Metode penelitian ini termasuk metode kuantitatif survey. Dalam penelitian ini, peneliti menggunakan teknik propotional stratified random sampling. Subyek penelitian dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas 4 & 5 SDN 1 Sumber. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 27 responden. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini berupa angket dan lembar observasi. Instrumen wawancara sebagai data tambahan jika penulis merasa hasilnya belum maksimal. Dokumentasi sebagai pelengkap. Dengan mengikuti kaidah pengambilan keputusan pada uji t dapat dilihat bahwa thitung = 0.921 lebih besar daripada ttabel = 1,708 maka Ha diterima dan Ho ditolak, yang berarti terdapat pengaruh signifikan variabel kebiasaan bermain smartphone terhadap variable motivasi belajar.
Norma social e intención emprendedora desde el emprendimiento sostenible en la zona de frontera
Authors: Viveros Almeida Luis Homero , Urresta Yépez Ramiro Fernando , Solarte Solarte Claudia Magali
Published: January 2025

This study examined the relationship between social norms and entrepreneurial intent from the perspective of sustainable entrepreneurship in the Ecuador-Colombia border region. A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional research design was employed, involving a random survey of 818 entrepreneurs in the provinces of Carchi (Ecuador) and Nariño (Colombia). The results reveal complex patterns in the dynamics of cross-border sustainable entrepreneurship. While the perception of social norms shows similarity between both countries, there are significant differences in entrepreneurial intent. Specifically, a weak but significant positive correlation between social norms and entrepreneurial intent was found in Ecuador, whereas no significant correlation was evidenced in Colombia. These findings suggest a normative decoupling in the context of the transition towards business sustainability, where traditional norms and emerging sustainability norms coexist in tension. The homogeneity in normative perception represents an opportunity to develop cross-border sustainable entrepreneurship initiatives, while the differences in entrepreneurial intent suggest the need for differentiated interventions that consider the specificities of each national ecosystem. This study contributes to the understanding of how social norms and entrepreneurial intent interact in the context of sustainable entrepreneurship in border regions of developing countries.
El mercado agropecuario del café en Carchi
Authors: Quinde Sari Freddy Richard
Published: January 2025

The agricultural market of coffee in Carchi represents an economically significant activity that impacts multiple aspects of the region. Consequently, the objective was set to "Analyze the agricultural market of coffee in Carchi." The descriptive methodology applied in this study allowed for an understanding of the supply and demand of coffee, as well as the identification of consumer preferences and existing business opportunities by conducting surveys in establishments located in the provinces of interest (Pichincha, Imbabura, and Carchi) and interviews with coffee producers involved in the "Entre Montañas" project. The obtained results indicate a growing demand for the product in the establishments, with several factors to consider such as existing suppliers, available machines for beverage preparation, limited knowledge of barista techniques, conducted organoleptic tests, and even the accompaniments and reasons for purchase. Notably, price affordability and the coffee's origin stand out as significant considerations for consumers. This presents a promising scenario for local producers. With a strategic approach and leveraging the region's strengths, opportunities for sustainable development in the coffee sector of Carchi can be generated.
The impact of student satisfaction and sense of belongingness on academic success and performance in undergraduate science majors
Authors: Kenney Taziah , O'Halloran Kim C.
Published: January 2025

Undergraduate students within science majors in the United States have more barriers than their peers, leading to lower rates of first-year retention and academic performance. To eradicate these barriers, research has sought to understand what factors influence retention and performance of science majors. Upon investigation, it was determined that undergraduate science majors’ levels of satisfaction with their institution and sense of belonging can impact their academic success and performance. Although dynamics influencing academic performance in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors have been widely studied, very little research has sought to determine how a science major’s level of satisfaction with their institution and sense of belonging impact their academic success and performance. To investigate this, archival data including Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI) information from science majors at a metropolitan private university in the Middle-Atlantic region of the United States were analyzed to determine how student satisfaction and sense of belonging impact academic success and performance.
The Bioprospecting of endophytic fungi in mangrove as natural anti-Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Authors: Nisa Az Zuhdy Afifah , Setyawan Agus , Linirin Widyastuti Endang , Aman Damai Abdullah , Budiono Pitojo , Gumay Febryano Indra
Published: January 2025

Vibriosis caused by Vibrio, such as V. parahaemolyticus, is one of several issues in shrimp farming. Antibiotic misuse in disease controlling is suspected of producing environmental contamination resistance of micorbia, and rejecting the products. One of the efforts that can be made to overcome vibriosis by utilizing endophytic fungi in mangroves. This is due to the similarity of bioactive compounds produced by mangroves and endophytic microorganisms. The aim of this research was to analyze at the bioprospection of endophytic fungi as anti-V. parahaemolyticus at the Lampung Mangrove Center (LMC). The aim of this study was to analyze at the bioprospection of endophytic fungi as anti-V. parahaemolyticus at the Lampung Mangrove Center. The method used in the study was exploratory by isolating endophytic fungi from the roots and leaves of mangrove plants that predominantly grow in LMC for further biaoctivity screening process against V. parahaemolyticus. This study employs an exploratory approach with descriptive analysis. Based on the antibacterial activity test using the agar plug method, 9 out of 76 fungal isolates showed the ability to inhibit the growth of V. parahaemolyticus, namely isolates coded L-A1-MD1, L-A1-MD2, L-A1-MD3, L-A2-MA4, L-A2-MA5, L-A2-MA6, L-B1-MD18, L-P4-MA47, and L-A6-MA79. All isolates of endophytic fungi that had bactericidal activity against V. parahameolyticus predominantly come from the mangrove plant Avicena marina.
A Hybrid Cryptosystem Using Rprime RSA And Extended Tiny Encryption (XTEA) For Securing Message
Authors: Santoso Zikri Akmal , Budiman Mohammad Andri , Efendi Syahril
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Ensuring the security of messages in sending message publicly is very important, we must ensure the security of messages with one of security method called cryptography. Focusing solely on security can affect the speed of message delivery processes. Therefore, this research is conducted to provide solutions to both of these issues. Thus, this research will discuss the Analysis of Hybrid Cryptography Scheme in the combination of RPrime RSA and XTEA (Extended Tiny Encryption) in securing instant messages. Hybrid cryptography is one of the methods in cryptography that allows to enhance speed of message delivery with messages encrypted by symmetric algorithms and the symmetric algorithm keys will be encrypted using asymmetric algorithms, public keys. RPrime RSA is an asymmetric public key algorithm and one variant of RSA, which is a combination of Rebalanced RSA and MPrime RSA algorithms. XTEA is a symmetric key algorithm and improved version of the TEA algorithm. This research tested by using strings with  uppercase letter, numeric, and punctuation characters with the value of k in RPrime RSA from 2 to 6 with unconstrained modulus digits. The result of the test indicate that the required time for encryption and decryption is proportional, the time processing for factorization to get d is proportional to the value of k.
Primo Levi. Su legado humanista
Authors: Levi Fabio , Paz José Gabriel , Moloeznik Marcos Pablo , Boitani Pietro , Ducros Franc Félix , Moscona Yosifova Myriam Esther , Ginzburg Carlo , Kristal Efraín Samuel
Published: January 2025

Este libro reúne seis ensayos y dos trabajos académicos sobre el legado del químico y escritor italiano Primo Levi, su contexto histórico y el contenido y significado de su esfuerzo intelectual para mantener viva la memoria del Holocausto o Shoah. Los textos abordan temáticas históricas, éticas, políticas o literarias vinculadas de distinta manera a la biografía y la obra de esta figura clave del siglo XX. Para hacer realidad esta publicación la Cátedra Primo Levi de la Universidad de Guadalajara sumó los esfuerzos de la Comunidad Hebrea de Guadalajara y del Instituto Italiano de Cultura de la Ciudad de México.
Mujeres dalit. Testimonios de historias no contadas
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Landeros Casillas Martha Ileana
Published: January 2025

La casta de los dalit es el grupo social que más sufre discriminación en la sociedad india, pues corresponde al estrato más bajo. Habitan en condiciones de extrema pobreza: a ellos les son relegadas tareas como limpieza de letrinas, recolección de animales muertos y acarreo de basura con sueldos prácticamente nulos, mientras que en otros casos se practican la mendicidad y la prostitución. Esta investigación presenta relatos y fotografías que dan cuenta de un sistema social que aún perdura en la India y que resulta en perjuicio especialmente hacia las mujeres y niñas, pues padecen una triple discriminación: por casta, clase y género.
El Joven gran escritor. Antología de cuentos fantásticos 2020-2021
Authors: Villegas Martínez Ricardo Enrique , Toledo Moreno María Fernanda , Delgado Salinas Carlos Gabriel , Tejeda Enríquez Manuel , Brambila Muñoz Emiliano , Gutiérrez Gutiérrez Emmanuel
Published: January 2025

A finales de marzo de 2020 la vida parecía haber salido de un relato de fantasía, ciencia ficción o terror. Los habitantes de todo el mundo de pronto se encontraron aislados, encerrados en sus propias casas, saliendo con cubrebocas para buscar alimento. Todos se vieron afectados por una inesperada pandemia, pero en especial los jóvenes. Y justo en ese momento estaba abierta la convocatoria nacional de cuentos fantásticos El Joven Gran Escritor, dirigida a ellos, a posibles autores mexicanos de entre 13 y 17 años de edad. ¿En qué estaban pensando?, ¿qué historias pasaron por su mente?, ¿qué visiones tuvieron?... Esta imperdible antología, acompañada de las magníficas ilustraciones de Yazz Casillas, recoge los mejores seis cuentos inspirados durante esos tiempos.
Fronteras del discurso literario en las crónicas de Óscar Martínez
Authors: Carrillo Meza Ana Paula
Published: January 2025

Este trabajo busca explorar los elementos literarios y periodísticos presentes en las crónicas de Óscar Martínez, partiendo de algunos elementos claves que propone Linda Egan para estudiar la crónica en Latinoamérica y la teoría del Nuevo Periodismo. Estas teorías ayudarán a investigar la construcción de un discurso literario dentro de la obra cronística y cómo se apoya el texto cronístico en mecanismos literarios. El objetivo es analizar de qué forma se da la hibridación del discurso literario y el periodístico en el texto y, con esto, enriquecer la lectura de la obra de Óscar Martínez, mientras se discute sobre el fenómeno que ha desatado la violencia en Centroamérica.
IMPLEMENTASI METODE SPEECH RECOGNITION DAN METODE LINEAR SEARCH PADA SISTEM PENCARIAN ISTILAH BERBASIS WEB
Authors: Setiawan Asri Nur Aslam , Salim Yulita , Kurniati Nia
Published: January 2025

Pemahaman akan istilah medis memungkinkan pasien untuk berkomunikasi secara efektif dengan dokter dan tenaga medis lainnya, sehingga dapat menggambarkan keluhan dengan lebih akurat, mengajukan pertanyaan yang tepat, dan memahami penjelasan yang diberikan oleh dokter. Di Inggit Medika Clinic, seringkali terjadi situasi dimana pasien bertanya mengenai istilah medis, yang membutuhkan waktu ekstra untuk dijelaskan oleh perawat atau staf. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan sebuah aplikasi berbasis web yang dapat membantu menjelaskan istilah medis secara spesifik kepada pasien, serta menjadi media informasi bagi masyarakat umum. Aplikasi ini menggunakan metode linear search sebagai algoritma pencarian istilah medis dalam database. Fitur Speech Recognition atau Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) digunakan untuk memungkinkan pengguna mencari istilah medis secara langsung menggunakan suara. ASR menggunakan Acoustic Model dan model bahasa untuk mengenali dan memahami ucapan pengguna. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sistem berbasis web ini efektif dalam melakukan pencarian istilah medis dan dapat diakses oleh masyarakat umum sebagai sumber pengetahuan dan sarana pembelajaran. Metode linear search dan speech recognition telah diterapkan dengan baik dalam aplikasi ini.
RANCANG BANGUN APLIKASI E-BUDGETING UNTUK MEMONITOR REALISASI ANGGARAN SPN POLDA SULSEL BERBASIS WEB
Authors: Hasan Fadlan , Belluano Poetri Lestari Lokapitasari , Manga Abdul Rachman
Published: January 2025

Sekolah Polisi Negara (SPN) merupakan bagian dari unit organisasi Polri dibawah naungan kepolisian daerah yang melaksanakan tugas pokok sebagai unsur pelaksana lembaga pendidikan Polri mengemban tugas melaksanakan program pendidikan dan pelatihan tingkat kepolisian daerah. Proses penganggaran pada SPN Polda Sulawesi Selatan mulai dari tahapan awal pembuatan DIPA, proses pengajuan rencana kebutuhan anggaran, realisasi anggaran hingga tahap terakhir pelaporan realisasi anggaran masih belum memiliki sistem yang mampu mengolah dan mengendalikan data dengan baik. Aplikasi E-Budgeting berbasis website yang dapat diakses admin, Renmin, Para Staf dan Kepala SPN sebagai media untuk mempermudah Pihak SPN Polda Sulsel dalam mengelola data anggaran sampai pembuatan laporan realisasi anggaran yang sekiranya diakses secara online terhubung dengan internet. Dalam merancang aplikasi E-Budgeting peneliti menggunakan pemodelan perangkat lunak Unified Modelling Language (UML) yang berorientasi pada objek. Proses pemodelan UML ini dimulai dengan menganalisis kebutuhan sistem dan diimplementasikan pada usecase diagram lalu dilanjutkan dengan membuat class diagram, sequence diagram dan activity diagram. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Model System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Waterfall merupakan sebuah model pengembangan perangkat lunak yang menyediakan pendekatan alur hidup perangkat lunak secara sekuensial atau terurut dimulai dari analisis kebutuhan, perancangan, pengujian, impelentasi dan pemeliharaan. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi e-budgeting yang dibangun sudah memenuhi standar yang telah ditentukan dan mampu mengakomodir seluruh proses penganggaran sehingga dapat meningkatkan efektifitas, efisiensi, dan relevan dalam proses penganggaran SPN Polda Sulsel.
IMPLEMENTASI LOCAL BINARY PATTERN DALAM MELAKUKAN ESTRAKSI FITUR TEKSTUR UNTUK PENGENALAN KLASIFIKASI PADA UKIRAN TORAJA
Authors: Aini Atifa , Herman Herman , Umar Fitriyani
Published: January 2025

Ukiran Toraja adalah seni ukir khas suku Toraja di Sulawesi Selatan. Setiap ukiran Toraja memiliki nama, arti dan makna tersendiri. Namun tidak semua orang mengetahui nama dari ukiran tersebut. Meskipun demikian, tidak semua orang mengenali nama dari seni ukir tersebut. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan masih belum banyak diteliti oleh penelitian lainnya dalam pengolahan citra digital pada seni ukir Toraja. Pada penelitian ini jumlah ukiran yang digunakan adalah 10 motif dengan setiap motifnya berjumlah 20 data. Metode yang diterapkan dalam penelitian ini adalah ekstraksi fitur menggunakan metode LBP dengan klasifikasi menggunakan algoritma K-Nearest Neighbor dengan jarak Manhattan distance. Berdasarkan proses pengujian menunjukkan hasil Pada skenario pertama, diperoleh akurasi pada K=1 adalah 100% dan K=2 sebesar 78.3333%. Pada skenario kedua, akurasi mencapai 100% untuk K=1 dan 75% untuk K=2. Dari hasil pengujian yang telah dilakukan diketahui bahwa semakin tinggi nalai K maka hasil dari akurasi makin rendah hal itu dikarenakan makin tinggi nilai K lebih banyak tetangga yang dilibatkan dalam pengambilan keputusan.
Perancangan Sistem Reservasi Lapangan Futsal Berbasis Android Menggunakan Metode Agile
Authors: Fadhly Amiruddin Muhammad , Irawati Irawati , Ramdaniah Ramdaniah
Published: January 2025

Setiap harinya The Reds Futsal menerima 5 sampai 7 kali penyewaan lapangan. Dengan banyaknya jumlah reservasi setiap harinya diperlukan suatu sistem untuk mengontrol proses reservasi lapangan futsal agar data reservasi dapat dikelola dengan baik. Selain itu customer kadang sering kesulitan saat ingin memesan lapangan dikarenakan sistem pemesanan dilakukan dengan cara mendatangi langsung tempat The Reds Futsal telebih dahulu untuk menanyakan ketersediaan lapangan. Hal tersebut dinilai kurang efektif dan efisien karena dapat memakan waktu jika hanya menanyakan ketersedian lapangan yang tersedia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang sistem penyewaan lapangan futsal berbasis android dengan menerapkan metode Agile dalam menbangun sistem reservasi lapangan futsal. Metode yang digunakan adalah Agile yang merupakan suatu metode yang digunakan untuk pengembangan yang berfokus pada perkembangan yang cepat, perangkat lunak yang dirilis bertahap, mengurangi overhead proses, dan menghasilkan kode berkualitas tinggi dan pada proses perkembangannya melibatkan pelanggan. Berdasarkan penelitian yang telah dilakukan, hasilnya adalah telah terciptanya sistem reservasi lapangan futsal berbasis android dengan menerapkan metode agile yang dapat membantu masyrakat dalam mencari informasi ketersediaan lapanagan serta dapat mempermudah dalam proses reservasi lapangan futsal, hal ini dibuktikan dengan pengujian black box dimana semua fitur berjalan dengan baik.
PENERAPAN METODE STRING MATCHING DENGAN ALGORITMA RABIN KARP UNTUK MEREKOMENDASIKAN OBJEK WISATA DI KABUPATEN BULUKUMBA BERBASIS WEB
Authors: Yusuf Hadi , Satra Ramdan , Fattah Farniwati
Published: January 2025

Pariwisata merupakan salah satu kegiatan yang digemari oleh banyak kalangan saat ini, bahkan dapat dikatakan bahwa pariwisata merupakan salah satu kebutuhan yang penting bagi orang banyak, terutama menyangkut kegiatan sosial ekonomi yang dipandang sebagai salah satu industry pariwisata yang prospektif di masa yang akan datang. Pariwisata yang saat ini menarik diberbagai kalangan, mendorong pengembangan sektor pariwisata, salah satunya pengembangan dengan menggunakan teknologi digital. Pemanfaatan teknologi digital dan internet merupakan salah satu upaya dalam mengembangkan pariwisata baik dalam kegiatan promosi atau kegiatan dalam menjalankan bisnis pariwisata. Salah satu bidang ilmu dalam Ilmu Komputer yang dapat dimanfaatkan pada segmentasi pariwisata adalah metode String Matching untuk proses pencarian objek wisata. Metode pencocokan String atau String Matching ini dapat digunakan dengan menggunakan beberapa Algoritma, salah satunya adalah Rabin-Karp. Pada penelitian ini, peneliti memanfaatkan metode String Macthing dalam pencarian objek wisata berdasarkan deskripsi kriteria tempat wisatanya yang berupa data objek wisata berupa nama, lokasi, sarana dan prasana, alamat google maps, gambar, dan kriteria objek wisata lainnya yang diinputkan. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah sebuah sistem yang menerapkan Algoritma Rabin-Karp untuk merekomendasikan objek wisata di Kabupaten Bulukumba yang dimana persentase kemiripan antara inputan pencarian objek wisata dengan hasil rekomendasi wisata yaitu sebesar 33.49%.
PENERAPAN METODE RAPID APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT PADA MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN DIGITAL PENGENALAN JENIS HEWAN BERBASIS AUGMENTED REALITY
Authors: Fadly Zul , Mansyur St. Hajrah , Fattah Farniwati
Published: January 2025

Perkembangan tekonologi telah menjadi kekuatan revolusioner pada bidang Pendidikan, membawa perubahan yang signifikan dalam sistem pembelajaran. Penggunaan teknologi khususnya dalam mempelajari tentang pengenalan berbagai jenis hewan dapat memberikan kemudahan pada guru dan siswa dalam proses belajar mengajar. Pengetahuan mengenai berbagai jenis hewan tidak hanya mendukung kurikulum sekolah dasar tetapi juga menumbuhkan rasa ingin tahu dan meningkatkan pemahaman anak-anak tentang lingkungan sekitar mereka. SD Inpres Tamamaung 2 Makassar merupakan salah satu sekolah yang terletak di Kota Makassar kegiatan belajar mengajar pada sekolah ini masih menggunakan metode konvensional, dimana guru masih menjelaskan sesuai buku panduan. Hal ini lebih mudah membuat anak bosan, sehingga menghambat perkembangan kognitifnya. tidak dapat mencapai pemahaman yang mendalam bagi siswa. hal ini silihat berdasarkan hasil pretest yang dilakukan pada siswa kelas 4 SD Inpres Tamamaung 2 Makassar tanggal 27 Januari tahun 2024 menunjukkan hanya 25% dari 24 jumlah siswa yang memahami terkait pengenalan hewan. Berdasarkan permasalahan ini maka dibuatlah sebuah media pembelajaran digital berbasis Augmented Reality dan Rapid Application Development sebagi metode pengembangannya sehingga dapat memfasilitasi pemahaman siswa terhadap jenis-jenis hewan menurut jenis makanannya.etelah dilakukan implementasi media pembelajaran berbasis augmented reality dan diukur berdasarkan hasil posttest yang dilakukan pada tanggal 3 Februari 2024 diperoleh hasil 50% dari 24 jumlah siswa telah memahami tentang pengenalan hewan berdasarkan jenis makannya. Ini menunjukkan adanya peningkatan sebesar 25%.
From Chalkboards to ChatGPT: Trends and the Future of Active Learning in Political Science Classrooms
Authors: Dunlop Emily , Way Christopher
Published: January 2025

The role of active learning – student-focused activities, rather than teacher-centered approaches to classrooms – has become a cornerstone of scholarship in teaching and learning in political science education. Studies contend that such practices can help with student learning and help students achieve other learning objectives such as deepening critical thinking and oral communication skills. Yet, while scholarship in this domain has expanded significantly over the past 10 years, however, most syntheses of the state of the field are from pre-2015. There is reason to believe that approaches to active learning have changed with the advent of new learning technologies in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and artificial intelligence in the classroom, and that instructors can benefit from adapting active learning approaches to these new classroom realities. We provide insights into clear theoretical gaps in our understanding and highlight key next steps for the future of the study of ALPS.
Battling the Covid Hangover: Reconsidering Students’ Relationship to the Academy
Authors: Kelly Katelyn , Van Vechten Renée
Published: January 2025

In this preliminary paper we investigate shifts among undergraduate students’ educational values and their motivations to pursue a college degree. As the academic community strives to overcome the effects COVID-19 pandemic, many educators search for ways to return to pre-pandemic norms. They often encounter relatively lower student engagement levels and lack of preparedness, which may have been exacerbated by the conditions of remote learning. We dig into the causes of these challenges, assessing existing literature on student motivation, preparation, and engagement. Our exploration highlights the need for adaptive strategies that acknowledge and respond to sometimes subtle shifts in norms and students’ educational priorities.
Revealing the biological features of the axolotl pancreas as a new research model
Authors: Ma Hui , Peng Guangcong , Hu Yan , Lu Binbin , Zheng Yiying , Wu Yingxian , Feng Weimin , Shi Yu , Pan Xiangyu , Song Li , Stützer Ina , Liu Yanmei , Fei Jifeng
Published: January 2025

Introduction

The pancreas plays a crucial role in digestion and blood glucose regulation. Current animal models, primarily mice and zebrafish, have limited the exploration of pancreatic biology from an evolutionary-developmental perspective. Tetrapod vertebrate axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) serves as a valuable model in developmental, regenerative, and evolutionary biology. However, the fundamental biology of the axolotl pancreas remains underexplored. This study aims to characterize the unique developmental, functional, and evolutionary features of the axolotl pancreas to expand the understanding of pancreatic biology.

Methods

We conducted morphological, histological, and transcriptomic analyses to investigate the axolotl pancreas. Pancreatic development was observed using in situ hybridization and immunostaining for key pancreatic markers. RNA sequencing was performed to profile global gene expression during larva and adult stages. And differential gene expression analysis was used to characterize the conserved and unique gene patterns in the axolotl pancreas. Functional assays, including glucose tolerance tests and insulin tolerance tests, were optimized for individual axolotls. To assess pancreatic gene function, Pdx1 mutants were generated using CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing, and their effects on pancreatic morphology, endocrine cell populations, and glucose homeostasis were analyzed.

Results

The axolotl pancreas contains all known pancreatic cell types and develops from dorsal and ventral buds. Both of buds contribute to exocrine and endocrine glands. The dorsal bud produces the major endocrine cell types, while the ventral bud generates α and δ cells, but not β cells. Differential gene expression analysis indicated a transition in global gene expression from pancreatic cell fate commitment and the cell cycle to glucose response, hormone synthesis, and secretion, following the development progression. Notably, the adult axolotl pancreas exhibits slower metabolic activity compared to mammals, as evidenced by the results of GTT and ITT. The mutation of Pdx1 resulted in hyperglycemia and a significant reduction in pancreatic cell mass, including a complete loss of endocrine cells, although it did not lead to a lethal phenotype.

Discussion

This study examines the axolotl pancreas, highlighting the conservation of pancreatic development. Our study highlights the unique features of the axolotl pancreas and broadens the scope of animal models available for pancreatic evolution and disease research.
A novel strategy for eradication of staphylococcal biofilms using blood clots
Authors: Grooters Kayla E. , Hayes Sheridan L. , Richter David M. , Ku Jennifer C. , Sawyer Robert , Li Yong
Published: January 2025

Introduction

Infections with coagulase negative staphylococcal species (CoNS) are a major cause of mortality and morbidity in joint and heart valve replacement procedures, largely due to biofilm formation. Cells within biofilms have higher rates of antibiotic resistance than their planktonic counterparts; consequently, novel mechanisms are needed to combat these infections.

Methods

To enhance antibiotic delivery and penetration, this innovative study involved treating CoNS biofilms with murine blood clots impregnated with antibiotics. We then investigated the impact of this treatment on biofilm density, metabolism, and architecture.

Results

Our pilot study demonstrates that this method of antibiotic delivery results in improved biofilm clearance, relative to conventional exposure methods.

Discussion

Our results demonstrate that blood clot exposure has an intrinsic impact on biofilm density and potentially reduces colonization, warrenting further investigation into the mechanism.
Gaps in climate health literacy: an analysis of Kosovo’s pre-university curricula and textbooks
Authors: Ramadani Lira , Boeckmann Melanie , Klüsener Carolin , Sioen Giles B.
Published: January 2025

Climate change poses significant health risks, making education on mitigation and adaptation essential. Climate Health Literacy (CHL), recognized as vital in the global response to health impacts of climate change, is crucial for equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to manage these challenges. However, CHL’s integration into school curricula remains largely unexplored. In Kosovo, climate change is expected to exacerbate existing environmental issues, yet awareness among young people is limited. This study investigates how climate and health topics are incorporated into Kosovo’s pre-university curricula and textbooks (ISCED levels 0–3), focusing on how these connections are addressed to promote CHL. In 2024, a content analysis was applied to Kosovo’s Core Curricula for Pre-Primary, Primary, Lower Secondary, and Upper Secondary Education (grades 0–12), issued in 2016, along with the Subject Syllabi for each grade, issued in 2018. Additionally, six textbooks identified through our curricula and syllabi review as covering climate and health topics were analyzed using a coding guide, which was developed specifically for this study based on previous research. The findings were then compared to an existing CHL framework to identify areas of alignment and gaps. The analysis found limited coverage focusing on climate and health across grade levels. In grades 0–5, only one curriculum topic related to climate change and health was identified, with no corresponding material in textbooks. Grades 6–9 included two topics, though these lacked exploration of the links between environmental pollution, climate change, and health. The highest integration was in grades 10–12, where four topics provided more in-depth discussion of these issues. Overall, Kosovo’s curricula and textbooks do not fully align with CHL recommendations. The limited coverage in early grades and the lack of interconnected content between climate change and health topics suggest areas for improvement. Increasing localized, context-specific content could enhance Climate and Health Literacy among students in Kosovo.
Targeting gut microbiota to regulate the adaptive immune response in atherosclerosis
Authors: Giakomidi Despina , Ishola Ayoola , Nus Meritxell
Published: January 2025

Atherosclerosis, the leading cause of death worldwide, is a chronic inflammatory disease leading to the accumulation of lipid-rich plaques in the intima of large and medium-sized arteries. Accumulating evidence indicates the important regulatory role of the adaptive immune system in atherosclerosis during all stages of the disease. The gut microbiome has also become a key regulator of atherosclerosis and immunomodulation. Whilst existing research extensively explores the impact of the microbiome on the innate immune system, only a handful of studies have explored the regulatory capacity of the microbiome on the adaptive immune system to modulate atherogenesis. Building on these concepts and the pitfalls on the gut microbiota and adaptive immune response interaction, this review explores potential strategies to therapeutically target the microbiome, including the use of prebiotics and vaccinations, which could influence the adaptive immune response and consequently plaque composition and development.