bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Encrespadas, sim! gostamos deles bem assim!
Authors: Martins Pinto Clara
Published: June 2024

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie chama a atenção para o perigo de uma história única no conhecido discurso proferido no TED Talk e lançado como livro no Brasil em 2009.  Este trabalho fala da história única apresentada pela nossa narrativa oficial, a história que contam, oficialmente, sobre a nação brasileira e que contempla perspectiva única, a eurocêntrica. Isto quer dizer que as memórias que são enquadradas para nos contar são as do branco colonizador e de seus descendentes. Ficam de fora desta narrativa, portanto, toda a resistência e influência cultural não-branca presente na história do Brasil. Como sugere Michael Pollak (1989), estas memórias não enquadradas oficialmente são mantidas na subterraneidade, isto é, existem entre grupos que não estão no poder, o que não quer dizer que não possam vir à tona, ocupando lugar nos discursos oficiais em momentos oportunos. É o caso dos movimentos negros e sua influência na promulgação da lei 10.639/03, que inclui no currículo nacional o ensino da história da África e afro-brasileiras. Com base nestas reflexões e no conceito de “Outridade” (Kilomba, 2019), o trabalho parte para a leitura comentada de relatos de violências sofridas por crianças em ambientes educacionais para, por fim, analisar três livros com personagens negras lançados no país na década de 2010: Meu Black é de Rainha (hooks, 2018), O cabelo de Cora (Câmara, 2013) e O mundo no black power de Tayó (Oliveira, 2013).
QRATER: a collaborative and centralized imaging quality control web-based application
Authors: Fernandez-Lozano Sofia , Dadar Mahsa , Morrison Cassandra , Manera Ana , Andrews Daniel , Rajabli Reza , Madge Victoria , St-Onge Etienne , Shaffie Neda , Livadas Alexandra , Fonov Vladimir , Collins D. Louis ,   Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI)
Published: June 2024

Quality control (QC) is an important part of all scientific analyses, including neuroscience. With manual curation considered the gold standard, there remains a lack of available tools that make manual neuroimaging QC accessible, fast, and easy. In this article we present Qrater, a containerized web-based Python application that enables viewing and rating any type of image for QC purposes. Qrater functionalities allow collaboration between various raters on the same dataset which can facilitate completing large QC tasks. Qrater was used to evaluate QC rater performance on three different magnetic resonance (MR) image QC tasks by a group of raters having different amounts of experience. The tasks included QC of raw MR images (10,196 images), QC of linear registration to a standard template (10,196 images), and QC of skull segmentation (6,968 images). We measured the proportion of failed images, average rating time per image, intra- and inter-rater agreement, as well as the comparison against QC using a conventional method. The median time spent rating per image differed significantly between raters (depending on rater experience) in each of the three QC tasks. Evaluating raw MR images was slightly faster using Qrater than an image viewer (expert: 99 vs. 90 images in 63 min; trainee 99 vs 79 images in 98 min). Reviewing the linear registration using Qrater was twice faster for the expert (99 vs. 43 images in 36 min) and three times faster for the trainee (99 vs. 30 images in 37 min). The greatest difference in rating speed resulted from the skull segmentation task where the expert took a full minute to inspect the volume on a slice-by-slice basis compared to just 3 s using Qrater. Rating agreement also depended on the experience of the raters and the task at hand: trained raters’ inter-rater agreements with the expert’s gold standard were moderate for both raw images (Fleiss’ Kappa = 0.44) and linear registration (Fleiss’ Kappa = 0.56); the experts’ inter-rater agreement of the skull segmentation task was excellent (Cohen’s Kappa = 0.83). These results demonstrate that Qrater is a useful asset for QC tasks that rely on manual evaluation of QC images.
Вогнегасні характеристики легких сипких матеріалів для пожеж класу «В»
Authors: Makarenko Viktoriya , Kireev Oleksandr , Chyrkina-Kharlamova Maryna , Slepuzhnikov Yevhen , Kovalov Alexander
Published: June 2024

Визначено масові витрати компонентів вогнегасної системи на основі легких сипких матеріалів. На основі раніш проведених досліджень в якості легкого сипкого матеріалу, що забезпечує плавучість всієї системи, було обрано подрібнене піноскло з розміром гранул 1–1,5 см. В якості сипкого матеріалу, що підвищує ізолюючі властивості вогнегасної системи, застосовано спучений перліт з розміром гранул 1,0–1,4 мм. Для подавання гранульованого спученого перліту розроблено та виготовлено пневмоежекційний прилад. Проведено дослідження з гасіння стандартного модельного вогнища пожежі «8В» з додатковим подаванням на поверхню бінарного шару піноскло + перліт розпиленої води. Встановлено, що подавання води дозволяє зменшити витрати спученого перліту в два рази. Показано, що змочування шару перліту водою суттєво підвищує ізолюючі властивості такого шару і надає високу охолоджуючу здатність всієї вогнегасної системи на основі легких сипких матеріалів. На основі економічних розрахунків показано, що застосування води для змочування верхнього шару обумовлює можливість зменшити фінансові витрати потрібні на вогнегасні речовини. Встановлено, що фінансові витрати на вогнегасні речовини системи подрібнене піноскло + спучений перліт + розпилена вода з питомими поверхневими витратами компонентів 10,5 кг/м2 1,98 кг/м2 і 2 кг/м2 складають 184 грн/м2. За цим параметром ця вогнегасна система має суттєву перевагу по зрівнянню з системами піноскло+гель і повітряно механічними пінами. Проведено порівняння з результатами гасіння бензину на модельних вогнищах пожежі малих розмірів. На основі проведення екологічної оцінки запропонованої вогнегасної системи показано її переваги за цим параметром по зрівнянню з існуючими засобами гасіння легкозаймистих рідин. Розглянуто питання впровадження запропонованої вогнегасної системи в практику пожежогасіння резервуарів великих розмірів з легкозаймистими рідинами.
Knowledge Level, Attitude and Practice of Blood Transfusion among Caregivers attending the Paediatric Outpatient Clinic in the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
Authors: Awoala West Boma , Chimenka Nwosu Jennifer
Published: June 2024

Background: Blood transfusion is a vital component of any health care system globally.
Aim: It was to ascertain knowledge level, attitude and practice of blood transfusion in children among caregivers.
Materials & Methods: It was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out over 3months in the Paediatric Outpatient Clinic of the hospital.
Results: Of 160 respondents, majority were 30-39year olds 87(54.4%) with high socioeconomic class 54(37.5%). Majority defined blood transfusion correctly 113(89.4%), knew it saves lives 148(92.5%), procedure was safe 129(80.6%) but could have complications 120(75%). Most knew at least 2 complications of blood transfusion 81(50.6%). Most knew screening 139(86.9%) and compatibility test were done 139 (86.9%). Correct route of transfusion was known by most respondents 141(88.1%). Majority 136(85%) would consent to blood transfusion and 105(65.6%) would like to donate blood for use. Of 68 respondents whom blood transfusion had been prescribed for their child(ren), 55(80.9%) consented. The commonest reason for not giving consent was, their religion forbids it (36.4%) while the commonest reason for not donating blood was fear of not having sufficient blood (34%).
Majority had good knowledge (44.4%) with the commonest source of information being health workers/hospital. Mothers’ level of education, fathers’ level of education, fathers’ occupation and socioeconomic status were significantly associated with good knowledge.
Conclusion: Majority of respondents had good knowledge, consented to blood transfusion and were willing to donate blood for transfusion. Increased health education other than from the hospitals will further improve the knowledge, attitude and practice of blood transfusion among caregivers.

Key words: Blood transfusion, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Children
IMPLEMENTASI TERKAIT KESIAPAN PETUGAS PANTI TERHADAP SISTEM PENANGGULANGAN GAWAT DARURAT TERPADU (SPGDT) DI PANTI SOSIAL LANJUT USIA HARAPAN KITA PALEMBANG
Authors: WM TRILIA
Published: June 2024

Background: The Integrated Emergency Management System (SPGDT) is one of the health service innovations to handle emergency cases at the Harapan Kita Social Institution for the Elderly, Palembang. Residents of the orphanage still have complaints about the implementation of the SPGDT program, complaints are slow to handle, call center access is not easy to contact, the role of case management by the orphanage staff team is still slow. Purpose: to analyze the implementation related to the readiness of the nursing home staff regarding the integrated emergency response system (SPGDT). Methods: qualitative research with in-depth interviews and observation. There were 3 informants in the study consisting of the head of the orphanage, staff and employees at the Harapan Kita Palembang Social Home for the Elderly. The variables used to see the implementation of the readiness of the orphanage officers are communication, resources and infrastructure. The research was carried out for 3 months February-April 2023. Data analysis was processed according to the characteristics of content analysis, namely: data collection, data reduction, verification, data presentation and drawing conclusions. Research results: shows that the implementation related to the readiness of the orphanage staff has not gone as expected, efforts to increase knowledge and access have not been achieved, communication and coordination between teams have not been effective. Conclusion: the integrated emergency management system at Harapan Kita Social Institution Palembang is still not optimal and has not been supported by medical personnel and adequate infrastructure
ANALISA KUALITAS PREPARAT TELUR CACING STH MENGGUNAKAN PEWARNAAN EOSIN 2% DAN PEWARNAAN ALTERNATIF LIMBAH GAMBIR
Authors: Darwin Bastian
Published: June 2024

Pendahuluan: Infeksi kecacingan yang tersebar luas di daerah tropis dan subtropis. Khususnya Indonesia, salah satu negara yang mempunyai kasus kecacingan cukup tinggi, kasus ini biasaya ditemukan di daerah dengan kelembaban yang tinggi, dan kurangnya kebersihan diri, serta keadaan lingkungan yang kurang baik. Salah satu pemeriksaan laboratorium yang  bisa dilakukan untuk mendiagnosis penyakit kecacingan adalah pemeriksaan mikroskopis. Pemeriksaan mikroskopis menggunakan sampel feses memerlukan pewarnaan yang tentunya mengandung zat pewarna yang baik sebagai penunjang. Zat pewarna ini ditemukan pada limbah gambir (Uncaria gambir) berupa zat katekin yang mampu memberikan warna merah kuning.  Sehingga, limbah gambir (Uncaria gambir) dapat dijadikan pewarnaan alternatif pemeriksaan telur cacing STH. Tujuan penelitian : untuk memanfaatkan zat katekin pada limbah gambir (Uncaria gambir) sebagai pewarnaan pemeriksaan telur cacing STH. Penelitian ini meliputi pengumpulan, sampel feses, pengumpulan limbah gambir, pengolahan limbah gambir, pembuatan preparat menggunakan pewarnaan eosin dan pewarnaan limbah gambir, pengamatan telur cacing STH yang dilakukan secara mikroskopis. Metode penelitian : Eksperimen laboratorium, yang dilakukan di Laboratorium Parasitologi Fakultas Sains dan Teknologi Institut Ilmu Kesehatan dan Teknologi Muhammadiyah Palembang. Sampel berupa feses. Hasil penelitian : menunjukkan bahwa telur cacing STH dapat terwarnai pada kedua pewarnaan, yaitu Pewarnaan Limbah Gambir dan Pewarnaan Eosin. Kesimpulan penelitian : pewarnaan limbah gambir dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai pewarnaan telur cacing STH. Pewarnaan limbah gambir dapat dijadikan pewarnaan alternatif pengganti pewarna eosin untuk pewarnaan telur cacing STH.
PENGARUH VIRTUAL REALITY TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN MAHASISWA TENTANG RESPON TANGGAP DARURAT BENCANA DI DALAM GEDUNG
Authors: Diani Imaru
Published: June 2024

Pendahuluan : Bencana adalah peristiwa atau rangkaian peristiwa yang mengancam dan mengganggu kehidupan dan penghidupan masyarakat yang disebabkan baik oleh faktor alam dan/atau faktor nonalam maupun faktor manusia. Bencana kebakaran menjadi salah satu bencana yang sering terjadi di Indonesia terutama dikota-kota besar seperti palembang. Pencegahan kebakaran sebenarnya dapat dilakukan dengan meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat akan bahaya kebakaran. Masyarakat harus bisa mengantisipasi sejak dini akan potensi ancaman kebakaran di lingkungannya masing-masing, dengan mempersiapkan diri menghadapi ancaman kebakaran. Penggunaan virtual reality menjadi salah satu cara pemberian edukasi tentang tanggap darurat bencana kebakaran karena menarik dan seperti stimulasi yang dirasa nyata. Tujuan: mengetahui pengaruh virtual reality terhadap pengetahuan mahasiswa tentang respon tanggap daurat bencana didalam gedung. Metode : Penelitian pra eksperimen dengan menggunakan one group pretest posttest design. Sampel dipilih secara probability sampling dengan metode consecutive sampling sejumlah 38 orang mahasiswa asrama IKesT Muhammadiyah Palembang. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan video tentang respon tanggap darurat bencana kebakaran di dalam gedung dan virtual reality box, serta kuesioner pengetahuan. Hasil : Berdasarkan analisa data dengan uji Wilcoxon didapatkan p value <0.05 dengan nilai median sebelum 45 dan setelah 70. Kesimpulan : Adanya pengaruh virtual reality terhadap pengetahuan mahasiswa tentang respon tanggap darurat bencana di dalam gedung
PENGARUH PENDIDIKAN KESEHATAN DENGAN MEDIA VIDEO TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN DIET PADA PASIEN HIPERTENSI
Authors: Suratun Suratun
Published: June 2024

Latar Belakang : Hipertensi merupakan penyakit yang paling umum banyak diderita masyarakat Indonesia. Prevalensi kejadian hipertensi terus mengalami peningkatan di dunia maupun di Indonesia. Banyak faktor yang dapat meningkatkan kejadian hipertensi, salah satunya kurangnya pengetahuan diet. Pentingnya pengetahuan diet untuk mengetahui berbagai pola makan yang baik agar tekanan darah tetap terkontrol. Untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan diet dapat di lakukan dengan Pendidikan Kesehatan. Tujuan Penelitian : Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Pendidikan Kesehatan Dengan Media Video Terhadap Tingkat Pengetahuan Diet pada Pasien Hipertensi di RSUD Siti Fatimah Az-Zahra Sumater Selatan. Metode Penelitian : Jenis penelitian ini termasuk penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain yang digunakan dalam kategori Pre-Experimental Design ini adalah pretest-posttest. Teknik pengambilan sampel dengan purposive sampling. Sampel penelitian ini berjumlah 51 responden yang menderita hipertensi yang berkunjung di RSUD Siti Fatimah Az-Zahra Sumatera Selatan yang di berikan intervensi dengan media video yang kurang lebih berdurasi 5 menit. Hasil Penelitian : hasil penelitian didapatkan nilai rata-rata pengetahuan sebelum diberikan intervensi 57.62 dengan Standar deviasi 16.91 dan rata-rata pengetahuan setelah diberikan intervensi 81.15 dengan Standar deviasi 9.65. Berdasarkan hasil uji alternative menggunakan Wilcoxon didapatkan pvalue = 0.00 ≤ α = 0,05. Kesimpulan : Ada Pengaruh Pendidikan Kesehatan Terhadap Pengetahuan Diet pada Pasien Hipertensi.
huragneP ,PragneP ,.PagneP Pengaruh Pendidikan Kesehatan terhadap Stigma Masyarakat Tentang Infertilitas di Kelurahan Silaberanti Palembang
Authors: Enjellya Ayu , M.Kep Dr. Suzanna, S.Kep., Ns., , M.Kep Ayu Dekawaty S.Kep., Ns.,
Published: June 2024

Latar belakang : . Infertilitas merupakan salah satu masalah kesehatan global yang paling signifikan yang mempengaruhi jutaan orang usia reproduksi, baik pria maupun wanita di seluruh dunia. Infertilitas adalah kondisi pada sistem reproduksi yang gagal dalam kehamilan setelah 12 bulan atau lebih menikah dan melakukan hubungan seksual secara teratur tanpa menggunakan alat kontrasepsi. Tujuan Penelitian : Mengetahui pengaruh pendidikan kesehatan terhadap stigma masyarakat tentang infertilitas di Kelurahan Silaberanti Palembang. Jenis Penelitian : Pre Eksperimen dengan desain one group pre-test post-test. Subjek penelitian sebanyak 67 masyarakat di RT 06 Kelurahan Silaberanti Palembang. Penelitian dilakukan pada bulan Juni 2023. Hasil analisis data diuji dengan uji Wilcoxon. Hasil Penelitian : Hasil statistik menunjukkan terdapat pengaruh pendidikan kesehatan terhadap stigma masyarakat tentang infertilitas dengan nilai p-value (0,000) < 0,05. Kesimpulan : Pendidikan kesehatan efektif digunakan untuk penurunan stigma negatif masyarakat tentang infertilitas.
Kata Kunci : Infertilitas, Pendidikan Kesehatan, Stigma Masyarakat
PENGARUH KOMPRES AIR HANGAT TERHADAP KEGAWATDARURATAN NYERI LUKA PERINEUM PADA IBU POSTPARTUM NORMAL
Authors: Tamar Miskiyah
Published: June 2024

Persalinan dan kelahiran normal adalah proses pengeluaran janin yang terjadi pada ibu dengan kehamilan cukup bulan yaitu ibu dengan usia kehamilan 37–42 minggu. Persalinan sering terjadi perlukaan pada perineum baik itu karena robekan spontan maupun episiotomi dan mengakibatkan nyeri pada ibu post partum. Kegawatdaruratan nyeri luka pada perineum akibat ruptur atau laserasi merupakan daerah yang tidak mudah untuk dijaga agar tetap bersih dan kering. Bila tidak ditangani dengan baik, maka dapat terjadinya infeksi dan nyeri yang berlanjut. Maka dibutuhkan metode non farmakologi yaitu dengan pemberian kompres hangat. Tujuan pemberian kompres hangat adalah untuk memberikan rasa nyaman, mengatasi nyeri, mengurangi atau mencegah spasme otot dan membantu pemulihan luka, mengurangi infeksi dan inflamasi, mempelancar pasokan aliran darah serta memberikan ketenangan dan kenyamanan. Variabel penelitian terdiri dari dua variabel yaitu variabel bebas dan variabel terikat. Variabel independen dalam penelitian ini adalah pemberian tindakan kompres hangat dan variabel dependen adalah nyeri luka perineum pada ibu post partum. Rancangan penelitian menggunakan metode quasi eksperimen yang menggunakan rancangan one group pre and post test design. Sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik non-probability sampling dengan jenis Accidental sampling  berjumlah 23 responden di PMB Nurachmi. Hasil analisa bivariat menggunakan Uji Wilcoxon didapatkan nilai p value = 0.000, karena nilai p < 0,05, maka secara statistik dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada pengaruh kompres air hangat terhadap kegawatdaruratan nyeri luka perineum pada ibu postpartum normal.
PERBANDINGAN KADAR ASAM URAT PADA SERUM NON HEMOLISIS, HEMOLISIS DAN SERUM HEMOLISIS DENGAN PENAMBAHAN REAGEN ANTI-Rh
Authors: Hartati Dewi
Published: June 2024

Pendahuluan: Asam urat merupakan hasil metabolisme akhir dari purin yaitu salah satu komponen asam nukleat yang terdapat dalam inti sel tubuh. Dalam pemeriksaan asam urat dapat diketahui untuk nilai normal kadar asam urat yaitu 2-7,5 mg/dl. Pemeriksaan kadar asam urat dapat dipengaruhi apabila terjadinya kerusakan pada sel, sehingga menyebabkan hemolisis, hemolisis dapat dipengaruhi oleh teknik pengambilan sampel pada tahap pra analitik yang tidak tepat. Sehingga hemolisis dapat menyebabkan peningkatan konsentrasi dalam sel darah merah dibandingkan dengan serum atau plasma sehingga memberikan konsentrasi palsu. Penambahan reagen anti-Rh pada serum hemolisis bertujuan untuk mengikat hemoglobin saat eritrosit pecah. Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui perbedaan kadar asam urat yang diperiksa pada serum non hemolisis, hemolisis dan serum hemolisis dengan penambahan reagen anti-Rh. Metode Penelitian: penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan desain penelitian Static group comparison. Hasil: perbedaan antara kadar asam urat pada sampel serum non hemolisis dengan sampel serum hemolisis sebesar 0,05 mg/dl atau 0,87%, dan sampel serum hemolisis dengan sampel serum hemolisis dengan penambahan reagen anti-Rh sebesar 2,43 mg/dl atau 37,46% sedangkan pada sampel serum non hemolisis dengan sampel serum hemolisis dengan penambahan reagen anti-Rh sebesar 2,38 mg/dl atau 36,91%. Uji analisis data menggunakan repeated ANOVA yang diperoleh p ≥ 0,000. Kesimpulan: terdapat peningkatan kadar asam urat pada serum hemolisis dan terdapat perbedaan signifikan antara kadar asam urat pada serum non hemolisis dan serum hemolisis terhadap serum hemolisis dengan penambahan reagen anti-Rh.
STABILITAS POOLED SERA BERDASARKAN LAMA DAN SUHU PENYIMPANAN TERHADAP MUTU PEMERIKSAAN PROTEIN TOTAL
Authors: Sari Indah
Published: June 2024

Pendahuluan: Pemantapan mutu internal pada laboratorium kimia klinik dapat dilaksanakan dengan cara melakukan pemeriksaan serum kontrol yang bertujuan untuk menguji atau menilai validitas hasil pemeriksaan laboratorium dan hasil yang dikeluarkan laboratorium sesuai dengan kriteria hasil pemeriksaan. Penggunaan pooled sera yang dibuat dari sisa spesimen pasien dapat menjadi satu alternatif untuk memangkas biaya kendali mutu pemeriksaan laboratorium. Kadar total protein didalam darah dapat diketahui dengan pemeriksaan di laboratorium klinik sebagai indikator status protein dalam tubuh. Masalah umum di laboratorium klinis yaitu menjaga stabilitas analit serum selama penyimpanan sampel. Tujuan Penelitian: untuk mengetahui stabilitas pooled sera berdasarkan lama dan suhu penyimpanan terhadap mutu pemeriksaan protein total. Metode: jenis penelitian adalah eksperimen, dengan rancangan penelitian yaitu time series control group design. Sampel pada penelitian ini adalah serum kontrol berupa pooled sera yang disimpan dalam freezer yang diperiksa protein total setiap hari selama 4 minggu. Hasil: rata-rata pemeriksaan protein total yaitu 6.1 mg/dl  pada kontrol komersial dan 6.6 mg/dl pada pooled sera. Diskusi: terdapat pengaruh lama penyimpanan dalam freezer terhadap stabilitas pemeriksaan protein total.
Electronic Marketing Strategies and Customer Satisfaction of Commercial Banks in Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Authors: J. C. Ezekiel-Hart , A. R. Blessing
Published: June 2024

The study examined the relationship between Electronic Marketing Strategies and Customer Satisfaction of commercial banks in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The study adopted the correlation survey research design. The target population of this study comprised of 21 registered commercial banks in Port Harcourt, Rivers State gotten through the Central Bank of Nigeria. Given a population of 21 banks which is less than thirty (30), the study adopted a census approach and undertook a study of the entire 21 banks with a focus on the staff (ICT personnel, Service Managers and Business Development Managers). To generate data for the study, sixty-three (63) copies of the questionnaire were given to the twenty-one (21) registered Banks in the frame of three (3) copies per bank. The questionnaire was structured on a four (4) point Likert scale. The data collected through the questionnaire were analysed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation. From the bivariate analysis carried out, it was discovered that electronic marketing strategies showed a significant relationship with customer satisfaction of commercial banks in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It was revealed that content marketing showed a very strong and significant relationship with customer retention of commercial banks in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Also, e-mail marketing showed a moderate and significant relationship with customer retention of commercial banks in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The study concludes that electronic marketing strategies are significant predictors of customer satisfaction of commercial banks in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The study recommends that banks should create content on various social media platforms as this would increase customer retention and they should adopt e-mail marketing in reaching out to customers. This would increase customer patronage and retention.
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma of the mycosis fungoides type: report of case series
Authors: Souza Yan de Castro , Nicacio Jandir Mendonça , Dias Neto Fernando , Garcia de Oliveira Heverton , Ribeiro Dannyel Macedo , Fernandes Tania Rita Moreno de Oliveira
Published: June 2024

Cutaneous T-cell lymphomas represent a heterogeneous group of lymphoproliferative diseases characterized by skin infiltration by mature malignant T cells. More than 40% of cutaneous T-cell lymphomas are represented by mycosis fungoides. As they present non-specific cutaneous manifestations, they are often underdiagnosed. This article reports four cases of mycosis fungoides with different subtypes treated by a multidisciplinary team, highlighting aspects related to clinical heterogeneity and diagnostic, therapeutic and differential diagnostic challenges, followed by a brief review of the literature. The cases described demonstrate the heterogeneity of cutaneous and systemic clinical signs, with presentations that present a significant diagnostic challenge due to other diseases with similar manifestations, especially for non-specialist physicians in basic healthcare units. Mycosis fungoides continues to be a problematic diagnosis, as the cases described had varied presentations and numerous inconclusive biopsies. Low clinical suspicion and technical limitations in the analysis of biopsies of skin lesions were the main factors implicated. It is hoped that this series of cases will bring a better understanding of the diagnostic aspects of this disease.
Hyperexpression of Proinflammatory Cytokines in Blood as a Biomarker of Systemic Inflammatory Response in Schizophrenia: Scoping Review
Authors: Shnayder N. A. , Rusanova G. V. , Nasyrova R. F.
Published: June 2024

Introduction: An imbalance of the genetically determined cytokine response plays a key role in the etiology of treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS). In recent years, an attempt has been made to evaluate the prognostic role of systemic inflammation in the development of TRS.  The problem requires a multidisciplinary approach on the part of the specialists in the following clinical disciplines: psychiatry, immunology, experimental medicine and pharmacogenetics. The solution of this problem is possible with the involvement of preventive and personalized medicine. The purpose: Evaluation the prognostic role of genetic polymorphisms of pro-inflammatory cytokines in the development of TRS. Materials and Methods: We conducted a keyword-based analysis of the English and Russian-language articles published within the past 5 years. The following databases were used in the study: PubMed, MedLine, Web of Science Core Collection (Clarivate Analytics), Web Science, Russian Science Citation Index, Scopus, Scientific Research, Google Scholar, Oxford Press, and eLibrary. Results: In a number of the analyzed works, an increased level of pro-inflammatory cytokine production was noted in patients with TRS. Based on this, single nucleotide variants (SNVs), their influence on the expression of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokine genes, as well as their predictor role in the development of TRS. The most promising SNVs for further studies were identified. Conclusion: The risk of developing TRS is associated with a genetically determined status of the cytokine response and its regulation. Studies of the association of various SNVs of genes encoding pro-inflammatory cytokines in the Russian Federation need to be continued.
Aspects of the Informal Economy that Influence Voluntary Contributions to Social Security Fund
Authors: Wango Nyagwegwe C.
Published: June 2024

The study explored the factors within the informal economy that drive voluntary contributions to social security funds, presenting findings across three key attributes: economic, social, and institutional. Voluntary contributions were evident in all three associations studied. Economic incentives, such as loans and cash assistance during sickness and death, motivated members to contribute willingly. Additionally, the allowance for small contributions during regular meetings further facilitated participation. The study found that these meetings fostered member engagement and provided social benefits. Regularly scheduled meetings, as stipulated in the associations’ constitutions, helped to organize and structure the associations. The frameworks, including rules and regulations, were aligned with national-level associations, with leadership ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, such as those governing the bodaboda association.
General Border Committee Malaysia-Indonesia (GBC Malindo) from the Perspective of Comprehensive Border Security Cooperation Model (CBSC Model)
Authors: Sa’ad Shahrizal , Huda Mohd Ikbal Mohd
Published: June 2024

Although GBC Malindo is still standing firm since its establishment in 1972 as a security cooperation framework in the management of the Malaysia-Indonesia land border, there are still scholars who question its effectiveness. This doubt is due to the series of security issues at the land border of Malaysia and Indonesia that are still occured. The fact is, GBC Malindo has successfully addressed various issues in border security management. However, it cannot be denied that there are indeed issues and challenges faced from the unavoidable factors. Therefore, in order to verify the effectiveness of GBC Malindo, the analysis will be carried out through the perspective of the Comprehensive Border Security Corporation Model (CBSC Model), based on the evaluation of the six (6) components in the CBSC Model. This model was developed by the researchers based on the writings of four (4) scholars namely Stephen B. Jones (1945), Martin Pratt (2010), Leigh Barrick (2015) and Paul Fawcett et al. (2018) who highlighted the Boundary Making Theory, where this theory has become the basis for the formation of CBSC Model. The analysis results found that all the factors that have affected security cooperation in GBC Malindo have only been successfully addressed with comprehensive border security cooperation through the creation of a legal framework, the establishment of border institutions, government commitment through committed efforts and support, also prospering the border through the exploration of new cooperation, the implementation of economic and social development as well as dealing with security issues through border security cooperation, except in the aspect of security governance where there are still various issues that cannot be resolved and need attention by the government, especially GBC Malindo leaders and secretariat, along with in integrating the community where the level of community involvement in activities planned by Sosek Malindo is still low.
直交集成板斷面性質之數值模擬分析
Authors: 侯政伯 侯政伯 , 廖硃岑 廖硃岑
Published: June 2024

直交集成板(Cross-Laminated Timber)，以下簡稱CLT，質量輕約為鋼筋混凝土重量之0.2倍，具有經濟及自然材料循環再生的特性。CLT板材使用在鋼結構高層建築樓板上因現場組裝便利、迅速，更因為自重輕，可以降低各樓層的重量因而減少設計地震力，使梁柱結構尺寸斷面變小，可提升樓層高度之淨高及增加平面使用之面積。世界各地因為地理環境的不同，各國皆有專屬的特有樹種，以日本為例，將CLT產品性能最佳及經濟化，發展出外層為扁柏內層為杉木之CLT產品。為提供結構設計者一種迅速、可靠的應力分析方式，本次研究以驗證之方式探討CLT案例試驗資料與數值模擬分析結果進行兩者斷面性質比較，藉此結果提出當CLT其集成元具不同斷面組合時，可以運用模擬方式求得彎曲彈性係數E，並在不同支承邊界條件、不同載重形式時，提供精準之斷面應力分析。The light weight of the Laminated of Timber, CLT, is about 0.2 times the weight of the concrete. It is also economical and recyclable from natural materials. CLT panel used in high-raise steel buildings, in addition to the convenience and speed of on-site assembly, CLT flooring panel can reduce the weight of each floor due to its light weight, thereby reducing the design seismic force, making the size and cross-section of the beam-column structure smaller, and increasing the net height of the floor height and the usable area indoor. Nowadays, due to the different geographical environments around the world, each country has its own exclusive tree species. In addition, Japan has developed CLT products with the outer layer of cypress and the inner layer of fir for optimizing the performance and economy of CLT products. In order to provide structural designers with a rapid and reliable stress analysis method, this study discusses the CLT test data and numerical simulation results in a verification way to compare the cross-section properties of these two. The results suggest that when CLT has different integrated component sections, the bending elastic coefficient E can be obtained by simulation, and accurate section stress analysis can be provided under different support boundary conditions and different load forms.
木質有機緩衝材對樓板表面材衝擊音隔音影響之研究
Authors: 馮俊豪 馮俊豪 , Chun-Hao Feng 邱繼偉 , 林芳銘 林芳銘
Published: June 2024

近年來樓板緩衝材多以玻璃棉、橡膠墊或發泡類等工業化之產品為主，在製程或回收利用上亦須依賴大量能源之供應。因此，本研究在地球永續與循環經濟之課題下，以栓皮櫟（Quercus suber）樹種作為研究對象，利用木栓層（Cork layer）組織特性，開發木質有機緩衝材，並搭配複合木地板之面材進行樓板衝擊音隔音性能之探討。研究結果顯示，在栓皮櫟樹皮顆粒使用比例為30 %時，衝擊音降低量預估值達22 dB，較10 %及20 %之比例條件佳，且低頻衝擊音降低量數值較常見之橡膠發泡與PU發泡佳，顯示本研究之木質有機緩衝材除符合生態綠建材之原則外，亦可提升建築樓板之隔音性能。In recent years, glass wool, rubber, and foam were the main materials used in floor resilient material, which consume a lot of energy in the process of recycling. Under the topic of earth sustainability and circular economy, in this study, we took Quercus suber as the research object, and use the organizational characteristics of the Cork layer to develop wood organic resilient material. We discussed the floor impact sound insulation performance of laminate wood flooring and wood organic resilient material. The result showed when using 30 % cork oak, the impact sound reduction value of the floor covering was 22 dB. The impact sound insulation performance of low frequencies of wood organic resilient material was better than rubber and foam. The wood-organic resilient material produced in this study was in line with ecological green building materials and improved the sound insulation performance of building floors.
貨櫃空間增設前室對室內負壓值保護力實測研究
Authors: 潘振宇 潘振宇 , 李少瑋 李少瑋
Published: June 2024

新型流行傳染病蔓延，各國相繼利用貨櫃改建負壓空間，但此空間多數缺乏前室，在沒有前室空間的情況
下人員進出開關門會直接影響室內壓力變化，室內空氣也會隨著正負壓反轉使得室內空氣外洩，如室內含有污
染性氣溶膠，將會直接影響到戶外衛生安全。本研究探討20呎貨櫃屋增設前室後對負壓空間的負壓值變化探討與分析，供日後類似的設施之設計參考。研究實驗結果分為三大項，第一是未增設前室之負壓變化，研究結果
發現人員進出開門瞬間會造成負壓加乘影響，導致負壓值急遽上升，即便在20回換氣次數、-9.5Pa的情形會使
負壓上升至-11.3Pa，且在關門時會下降且反轉成正壓狀態。第二增設前室後室內負壓變化，研究結果發現，在
12回換氣次數(含)下以會反轉成正壓。第三是前項條件下針對人員進出前室時開關門瞬間對於負壓空間的壓力
值變化分析，結果僅12回換氣次數以下的實驗組有部分結果反轉成正壓的情況。綜合上述實測結果，20呎貨
櫃改造負壓空間在有無前室時最顯著的差異為以下兩點; 1.有效維持負壓狀態，避免負壓歸零2.人員進出前室時
開關門的急緩對內部負壓效果仍有一定的壓力波動影響。對於今後20呎貨櫃要改造成負壓用途時，建議加設前室與進出管理機制。This study is to investigate the negative pressure protection ability of the negative pressure after buildan anteroom facilities in the 20-foot container. The results of this study are mainly divided into three major category. First is the negative pressure change state in the container without build anteroom in it, results of this categoryillustrate that the negative pressure will increase at the moment when the person open the door, resulting in a sharp increase in the negative pressure value. In the case of 20 ACH and -9.5Pa, the negative pressure rises to -11.3Pa, and as long as it is within -9.5Pa, it will definitely drop and reverse to a positive pressure, even if the ACH or the value of negative pressure is increased. The second is the changing state of negative pressure in the container after the addition of an anteroom. The results of this categoryillustrate that the negative pressure will be reversed within 12 ACH, and the ACH increased to 12 times, negative pressure value is above-4.0Pa, No reverse positive pressure result was detected. The third is the negative pressure change state in the container due to the slowing of the entry and exit speed under the previous condition. The results showed that the experimental group only partially reversed to positive pressure within 12ACH.
既有辦公建築近零碳照明改造之研究
Authors: 吳建興 吳建興 , 黃志弘 黃志弘
Published: June 2024

在建築領域中，照明被視為能源消耗的主要貢獻者之一。透過適當的設計來降低照明需求，實現照明的能源效益，對於照明改造項目而言是一項至關重要的策略。本研究的目標是探討既有辦公建築中近零碳照明改造的評估方法。透過研究各燈具同時符合照度需求及能耗上限之面積-盞數對照圖，以及統計計算各對照圖之單盞服務面積，提供一種更快、更簡單和更準確的方法，用於既有辦公建築中的近零碳照明改造，最終降低改造成本。本研究顯示，在現有辦公建築中進行近零碳照明改造，有三種簡單直接的方法可以確定需要改造的照明設備數量，第一種為光通量計算法，第二種為模擬照度對照圖法，第三種則為單盞服務面積法。研究結果顯示，當在「112年度公有既有建築物能效評估補助作業及淨零示範計畫」中使用本研究提出的評估方法時，可以確保改造空間的照明需求和節能標準，實現快速而準確地確定所需的照明設備數量，從而降低整體改造預算。以該淨零示範計畫為例，整體照明改造預算可以減少60％，節省高達19,238,000元的費用。此外，對於使用LED照明設備進行現有辦公建築中的近零碳照明改造，本研究建議將其容許耗用能源標準（MEPS）值應訂為100lm/W以上，且改造之燈具應採用有節能標章的燈具，以確保改造既滿足節能要求，也滿足照度需求，從而實現近零碳照明改造的目標。

 

In the field of architecture, lighting is regarded as one of the primary contributors to energy consumption. Achieving energy efficiency in lighting through appropriate design is a critical strategy for lighting retrofit projects. The goal of this study is to investigate evaluation methods for near-zero-carbon lighting retrofits in existing office buildings. By examining area-lamp count charts that simultaneously meet illuminance requirements and energy consumption limits and statistically calculating the single-lamp service area for each chart, a faster, simpler, and more accurate method is provided for near-zero-carbon lighting retrofits in existing office buildings, ultimately reducing retrofit costs. This study demonstrates that there are three simple and direct methods for determining the necessary number of lighting fixtures to be retrofitted in existing office buildings for near-zero-carbon lighting retrofits. The first method is the luminous flux calculation, the second is the simulated illuminance chart method, and the third is the single-lamp service area method. The research results indicate that when the evaluation methods proposed in this study are applied in the "Energy Efficiency Assessment Subsidy Operation and Net-Zero Demonstration Program for Existing Public Buildings in the 112th Fiscal Year," they can ensure that the lighting requirements and energy-saving standards in retrofit spaces are met, allowing for a rapid and accurate determination of the required number of lighting fixtures, thus reducing the overall retrofit budget. Using the Net-Zero Demonstration Program as an example, the overall lighting retrofit budget can be reduced by 60%, saving up to 19,238,000 yuan. Furthermore, for near-zero-carbon lighting retrofits in existing office buildings using LED lighting fixtures, this study recommends setting the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) value at 100lm/W or higher and using energy-efficient certified fixtures to ensure that the retrofit meets both energy-saving and illuminance requirements, thereby achieving the goal of near-zero-carbon lighting retrofits.

 
Ezumezu: A Logic System for Grounding the Notion of Belongingness in African Philosophy
Authors: Ogbonnaya L. Uchenna , Gwara Joyline
Published: June 2024

The notion of belongingness in African philosophy has its most profound expression in Pantaleon Iroegbu’s uwa ontology, which stipulates that being is that which exists in the community, or, as he puts it, “To be is to belong.” The main contention of this article is that Jonathan O. Chimakonam’s ezumezu logic is fully equipped to explain this ontology of belongingness. This is due to the trivalent and dynamic nature of this African culture–inspired logic, which adequately captures the African conception of reality. According to this conception, individual entities continue to coexist or to belong in the community without losing their respective identities.
Figurations of Returning to the Community in Léonora Miano’s African Novels
Authors: Goumegou Susanne , Nana Louis
Published: June 2024

This article examines figurations of returning to the community in two of Léonora Miano’s novels. These novels offer an opportunity to broaden the notion of returning to community that, in philosophical debates, tends to be essentialist and abstract. In Les aubes écarlates and La saison de l’ombre, two clans find themselves confronted with the abduction of community members who become child soldiers or slaves. The physical or spiritual return of those abductees to their communities is at the core of the novels, and it is closely linked to questions of memory. Understanding the dynamics of return as a figuration—both in the literary sense and in Norbert Elias’s process sociology sense—helps us look at the concrete interactions that make up a community. This article analyzes the physical, mnemonic, and spiritual dimensions of returning to community and looks at the significance of inventing new rituals and forms of community.
Data collection and saturation in exploring the public sector accounting in Bangladesh
Authors: Mannan Md. Abdul
Published: June 2024

The study aims to explore the data collection procedures and analysis of public sector accounting (PSA) practices in Bangladesh. This study adopts a qualitative methodology, employing interviews with government accountants and regulatory personnel. To investigate current public sector accounting practices and issues in Bangladesh, a significant focus is placed on government accountants due to their practical expertise and alignment with the study's purpose. Out of the 95 respondents from entities such as the CGA (50), CAG (20), Ministry of Finance (05), iBAS++ project (10), and academic community (10), a total of 22 interviews were meticulously chosen to meet the study's goals, ensuring the highest level of data quality. Data collection tools encompass semi-structured in-depth interviews featuring targeted questions, supplemented by participant observation and document analysis. In conjunction with interviews, the researcher employs direct observations to document participants' behaviors and activities and those of the studied institutions and companies. Before inputting data into computer software, the researcher conducted data analyses and coding interpretation. NVivo software was employed for data classification, clustering, and memo-writing facilitation. Supporting data from document reviews and observations are also taken into account. When the researcher listens to the recordings and notices similar responses and comments from respondents across different locations, consistently revealing similar data, the researcher focuses on refining thematic arrangements within the data categories. The data saturation occurred in different phases, encompassing information, observations, and documentation. For instance, in the case of public sector accounting practices, saturation was observed with the 13th participant concerning regulatory-related questions and procedures. Regarding problems and issues of PSA, saturation was reached with the 19th individual, and ultimately, overall saturation concerning expert experiences was attained with the 22nd respondent. Furthermore, the researcher engaged in discussions with numerous additional respondents to gain insights from these three distinct backgrounds.
Analysis of Malware Detection using Machine Learning
Authors: A Mohanraj , Mudliar Ashrey Deepak , K Gopi , V Kavin Kumar
Published: June 2024

Malware is simply the mechanism that performs malicious actions. It functions as an executable machine performed model which performs detection. Attackers always use the malware to steal the sensitive information. It is injected into the system and renders the whole component which then make the system to be not compatible to operate in the organization which in change a threat to many. It is broadly referred to many of the malicious malware substances like Worm, Trojan, Backdoor, Botnet, Ransomware, Rootkit.
IoT-Based Real-Time Power Consumption Measurement Gadget for A Smart-Home Environment
Authors: R Sri Sangeetha , N Pushpalatha , P Gururaj , R Dharmaselva , D Gunapriya , M Ramesh
Published: June 2024

The proposed study creates an IoT-based live power consumption monitoring device for smart homes. This device would let homeowners watch and control how much energy they use in real time. The proposed system will include a smart power meter, internet access, a cloud-based platform, a smartphone app, and power outlets. The smart power metre will track how much electricity each home appliance uses and send that information to a cloud-based platform, where it will be processed and made available to users through a smartphone app and web portal. The system will also allow users to remotely control their homes and set alerts for abnormal energy consumption. This paper aims to prioritise user privacy and security by encrypting data transmissions and restricting access to authorised users.
Automatic Medicine Dispensing System Using IoT
Authors: P Ganeshan , P Mounish , G Jeevan Prakash , S Gunasekar
Published: June 2024

Formerly, human beings may dwell in shared households when at least one person used to be in the house to attend to senior human beings. In contemporary days, human beings picked nuclear households where there isn't one gift to take better care of aged humans and suffering owing to their hectic work routine. To achieve this, they desire to engage a caretaker in regard to the suffering for their weight loss plan, cleanliness, remedy among other things. Money given to the caretakers may impact their financial reserves. To prevail over such problems a model is important. This version takes medication the patients and elderly people automatically to tell them about medicine in time as prescribed by the Doctor. This is performed with the aid of presetting the appropriate time and matching it with RTC clock. If they chance to be equal, tablets are distributed. The customer is given ample time to ingest the pills. Thus, the given model is used for old persons, suffering, sick and the illiterates to promise medication at acceptable time and concurrently warn the caretaker if affected person fails to take medicines.
A Smart Way of Detecting Underground Cable Fault using a Robot
Authors: Kumar Amit , R Saravana Kumar , K Selva Kumar , T Praveen Kumar
Published: June 2024

Underground cable issues are consistently the most prevalent faults that workers encounter. This technology's benefits are discussed, including both financial and time savings as well as reduced harm to local infrastructure. The detector's operation is discussed, including how it sends a signal into the underground wire and measures the time it takes for the signal to bounce back in order to locate the problem. Prospective applications of the technology are also discussed, including those for industrial settings, emergency response teams, and utility companies. It would be incredibly beneficial if this technology was deployed in major cities for the sake of the future.
The U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Escalation of Anti-Pakistan Sentiment: Analyzing Causes and Exploring Solutions
Authors: Mati -Ur- Rehman Bajwa
Published: June 2024

In the aftermath of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, a sense of resentment among the people of Afghanistan toward Pakistan has been observed. The Afghans have displayed their resentment towards Pakistan mainly through public protests and online social media campaigns. For Islamabad, this display of antipathy by the Afghans may be rather difficult to comprehend since Islamabad has been hosting millions of Afghan refugees for over three decades. Against this backdrop, this research paper delves into the historical undercurrents of Afghan resentment towards Pakistan and discovers the causes behind it. In doing so, this research paper explores the nature of Pakistan’s foreign policy towards Kabul and its role in shaping Afghan perceptions. This paper highlights factors such as Pak-Afghan historical grievances, perceived interference in the internal affairs of Afghanistan, and a protracted refugee crisis as the main drivers of Afghans’ resentment toward Pakistan. Lastly, this paper has sought to put forward offers some potential pathways that can be adopted so as to address the rising anti-Pakistan sentiment and promote constructive engagement between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Editorial
Authors: Palma García José Manuel
Published: June 2024

Editorial