bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ISOLASI DAN IDENTIFIKASI Trichoderma spp. DARI RHIZOSFER TANAMAN JATI (Tectona grandis Linn.) DI TAMAN HUTAN RAYA PROF. IR. HERMAN YOHANES, DESA KOTABES, KECAMATAN AMARASI KABUPATEN KUPANG
Authors: Neto Petrus Dae , Henuk Julinda B. D. , Mau Astin Elise
Published: March 2024

Teak (Tectona grandis Linn.) is a type of forestry plants that has high economic value. Trichoderma spp. is a soil microorganism that is naturally capable of attacking pathogenic fungi and beneficially for plants. This study aims to identify and find out the types of Trichoderma spp. as a biological control agent in the rhizosphere area of teak plants (Tectona grandis Linn.), in Prof. Ir. Herman Yohanes Forest Park, Kotabes Village, Amarasi District, Kupang Regency. This research took place from May to September 2021. Sample tree selection is done using the purposive sampling method, by determining the sample point on a healthy plant. 5 trees were taken as samples and each sample tree is taken 4 points just below the canopy as a soil sampling point.  Isolation and identification were carried out at the Laboratotium of Plant Diseases, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nusa Cendana. Fungal inoculums observed their culture characteristics macroscopically and morphological characteristics microscopically. Cultural and morphological characteristic data are analyzed descriptively and presented in the form of descriptions and images compared to literature to ascertain their identity. The results found 2 species of Trichoderma namely T. citrinoviride, T. reesei.
RATE OF LITTLE DECOMPOSITION AND AVAILABILITY OF MACRO NUTRITION UNDER TEAK STAGE (Tectona grandis) IN KUPANG DISTRICT
Authors: Mau Astin Elise , Seran Wilhelmina , Pellondo'u Mamie E.
Published: March 2024

Teak (Tectona grandis) is one type of plant that has the ability to adapt in dry climates such as in NTT. The availability of nutrients in the soil, especially under teak stands in forest areas is strongly influenced by the amount of organic matter in the form of litter that falls to the forest floor and the rate of decomposition of this type of litter. The research, which was conducted in Amabi Oefeto sub-district, Kupang Regency, which is under the management of KPH Kupang Regency, aims to determine the rate of decomposition and the content of macronutrients under teak stands. The results showed that the rate of decomposition of litter under teak stands on the 30th day of sampling was 0.072 gram/day. As for the content of macro nutrients based on the criteria for assessing the chemical properties of soil (1983), C organic under Teak (Tectona grandis) stands was included in the low criteria, which is worth 1.135%, total N was included in the medium criteria, which was 0.5%, total P was included in the criteria. very high, which is 90.326 mg/100 g of soil, available P is included in the very high criteria, which is worth 35.872 ppm and K-dd is included in the high criteria, which is 0.92 me/100 g of soil.
Analisis Keragaman Gulma Pada Tanaman Jagung Di Kelompok Tani Usaha Maju, Desa Naibonat, Kecamatan Kupang Timur, Kabupaten Kupang
Authors: Benu Opa Nikolas
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study was to analyze the diversity of weed species in corn plantingsin the Usaha Maju Farmer Group, Naibonat Village, East Kupang District, Kupang Regency whichtook place from July to December 2020. Observation of weeds was carried out using the quadraticmethod. Observations in the sample plots by making observation subunits measuring 1 x 1 m2.Unknown weed species were collected and then identified using the Plant Snap application andmaking a herbarium. The results showed that there were 13 weed species found associated withcorn plants, namely Eleusine indica, Setaria pumila, Echinochloa colona, Cynodon dactylon,Digitaria ciliaris, Xanthium strumarium, Centela asiatica Ipomoea obscura, Euphorbia hirta,Tridax procumbens, Spigelia anthelmia, Passiflora foetida, and Phyllanthus niruri. Based onvegetation analysis, Eleusine indica and Euphorbia hirta were more dominant than other weedspecies with absolute densities of 20.5m2and 21.3m2per maize plant, respectively.
Uji Kemampuan Trichokompos Dalam Menekan Penyakit Layu Fusarium Pada Tanaman Tomat
Authors: Simamora Agnes V
Published: March 2024

Fusarium wilt is one of the deadly diseases on tomato plants that need to be controlled.Trichocompost is compost containing the antagonistic fungus Trichoderma sp., which increasessoil fertility and controls plant pathogens. This study aimed to examine the effect of trichocompostdoses on: (1) the growth and yield of tomato plants, (2) the incidence of fusarium wilt, and (3) theseverity of fusarium wilt disease in tomato plants.This research was conducted at the Laboratoryof Plant Diseases and Greenhouses of Faperta Undana from March 2021 to August 2021. Thisstudy used a Randomized Block Design consisting of seven treatments repeated three times, sothere were 21 experimental units. The treatments tried were Trichocompost 25 g/polybag twoweeks before F. oxysporum inoculation, Trichocompost 50 g/polybag two weeks before F.oxysporum inoculation, Trichocompost 75 g/polybag two weeks before F. oxysporum inoculation,Trichocompost 25 g/polybag two weeks after F. oxysporum inoculation, Trichocompost 50g/polybag two weeks after inoculation of F. oxysporum, Trichocompost 75 g/polybag two weeksafter inoculation of F. oxysporum, andInoculation of F. oxysporum at planting withouttrichocompost application. The results showed that: (1) Trichocompost 75 g/polybag applied twoweeks before Fusarium oxysporum inoculation was able to increase plant height, the number ofleaves, and the number of tomato fruits, (2) Trichocompost applied two weeks before and afterinoculation of Fusarium oxysporum was able to reduce the incidence of fusarium wilt, (3)Trichocompost 75 g/polybag, applied two weeks before Fusarium oxysporum inoculation, reducedthe severity of fusarium wilt and was included in the category of high control effectiveness.
Um estudo de caso sobre o projeto Entorno: integrando sustentabilidade e responsabilidade social (ODS e ESG)
Authors: Silva Neudes Carvalho da , Mendonça Carlos Eduardo D'Alencar , Cruz Lourenço De Souza , Sousa Rita de Cássia Pompeu de , Rocha Clarice Monteiro , Durigan Maria Fernanda Berlingieri
Published: March 2024

O projeto Entorno – desenvolvido pela Embrapa Roraima em parceria com instituições educacionais públicas – promoveu o desenvolvimento sustentável numa comunidade com conflitos ambientais. O projeto utilizou uma abordagem baseada no conjunto de considerações do ESG (environmental, social, and governance) e incluiu palestras, visitas externas, experiências de laboratório e concurso de redação. Os resultados mostraram que 71% dos professores concordaram plenamente que as atividades ajudaram no ensino e aprendizagem, em que os alunos compreenderam conceitos como lixo, reciclagem e conservação. O projeto fortaleceu a consciência ambiental e promoveu a adesão da Embrapa Roraima aos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS), ressaltando a importância da educação ambiental e do envolvimento comunitário para o desenvolvimento sustentável. A metodologia do projeto Entorno pode ser replicada, para formar cidadãos conscientes e responsáveis em relação ao meio ambiente.
Verifying the Safety of Microbial Contamination in Self-Injectors of Glucagon-like peptide-1 Receptor Agonists
Authors: Ishimura Atsushi , Inose Atsushi
Published: March 2024

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) enhance insulin secretion in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a glucose concentration-dependent manner. Many GLP-1RA formulations are administered in divided doses using a needle attached to the patient. Prior to use, the formulation is store in a cool place owing to stability. However, it is store at room temperature after use owing to problems with the injector. Therefore, the split-dose GLP-1RAs formulations contain phenolic antiseptics (phenol and cresol). Contamination of the formulation with microorganisms must be considered because patient self-injection is not performed under aseptic conditions. Therefore, this study verified the safety against microbial contamination during use based on Escherichia coli survival in split-dose GLP-1RA formulations. Unused liraglutide, exenatide, and lixisenatide were contaminated with E. coli stored at 25°C (room temperature) and cultured over time. E. coli gradually decreased immediately after suspension and E. coli did not survive after 60-90 min. The preservative of the split-dose GLP-1RAs formulation exhibited sufficient sterilizing power at 25°C, and it was inferred that room temperature is preferable for storage after use considering the formulation storage conditions, including injector failure and drug denaturation.
Corpus Callosum Infarction: Case Report
Authors: Naimi S. , Faiz S. , Bouktib Y. , Elhejjami A. , Boutakioute B. , Idrissi M. Ouali , Ganouni N. Cherif Idrissi El
Published: March 2024

Corpus callosum infarction is uncommon mostly because of rich vascular supply and collateral circulations. It´s shares the same risk factors as other cerebral locations. MRI establishes the diagnosis of ischemic stroke of the corpus callosum, particularly through the diffusion-weighted sequence. Our article offers a thorough understanding of callosal infarction, aiding clinicians in early diagnosis, timely intervention, and substantially enhancing prognosis.
Pyloric Stenosis Syndrome Revealing Chilaiditi Syndrome
Authors: Rajih Dounia , Marmouk Hajar El , Lairani Fatima Zahra , Nacir Oussama , Errami Adil Ait , Oubaha Sofia , Samlani Zouhour , Krati Khadija
Published: March 2024

Chilaiditi syndrome is a radiological manifestation of a large bowel interposition between the liver and right hemidiaphragm that associated with gastrointestinal symptoms, We report a case of 50-year-old woman with no particular pathological history who presented to the emergency room with a presentation of pyloric stenosis, The presence of Chilaiditi signs can be caused by an abnormality of either liver, colon or right hemidiaphragm that leads to sub-diaphragmatic space enlargement or intestinal hypermobility. Computed tomography imaging is the best diagnostic modality. Conservative treatment is the first line in management.
Haematoma Block for Distal Radius Fracture Pain Management
Authors: Thusoo Varun , Dhar Shilaga
Published: March 2024

Introduction: HB (Hematoma Block) is a commonly utilized technique all over the world to relieve discomfort during the management of DRF (Distal Radius Fractures). In this approach, 10ml to 15ml of 2 percent lignocaine, a topical anesthetic is utilized to reduce discomfort during the fracture reduction process. Materials & Methods: In this study, we recruited fifty individuals between January and December of 2023. Every patient had a distal radius extra-articular fracture that required percutaneous pinning or plaster casting. HB using 12 to 15 ml of 2% lignocaine was administered to the patients for hematomas at the fracture site. Using the Visual Analogue Scale method, the patient's pain distribution and severity were measured before, during, and after the decrease. Findings: Before the HB, the average VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) score was 9.5. Less than two hours after the surgery and during reduction, the average VAS score dropped to 2.5 (range between 0.5 to 3.5). A scale of 0 to 10 cm is used to define the VAS scoring system. Conclusion: We found that HB is a safe and efficient technique of anesthetic in DRF where manipulation or reduction is necessary for pinning or casting.
Review of Pretreatment Technology for Corn Straw Anaerobic Digestion
Authors: Han Hui , Zhang Ruixin , Wei Enting , Diao Ruomeng , Huang Sisi , Yu Simiao , Yu Xinhui
Published: March 2024

Corn straw is mainly composed of hemicellulose, cellulose, and lignin, which together form a crystal structure with extremely high stability. Anaerobic fermentation is an important means of straw resource utilization. Due to the complex composition of corn straw, the hydrolysis rate during anaerobic fermentation is limited, which affects the gas production efficiency. Therefore, it is necessary to pretreat corn straw. This article analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of different pretreatment methods and their applications in anaerobic digestion in order to provide optimal pathways for the pretreatment of corn straw.
Bauran pemasaran, kualitas pelayanan terhadap keputusan pembelian berdampak pada loyalitas konsumen Apotek
Authors: Syahrin Alfi , Sitanggang Maura Linda , Masri Indah , Oktrivina Amelia
Published: March 2024

Changes in the pharmaceutical business paradigm, one of which is pharmacies, happened because of the Public Medical coverage program. Progressions might affect pharmacies, such as decreasing prescription acceptance, thereby potentially losing consumers. Data from Cipayung District, East Jakarta, for 2017-2022 shows 40 pharmacies, 28 pharmacies (70 percent) stayed standing, and 12 pharmacies (30 percent) closed. The research aims to determine the influence of the marketing mix and service quality on purchasing decisions and their impact on pharmacy consumer loyalty—Quantitative Research Methods. Sampling used a simple random sampling method; data was processed using Smart PLS. The sample determined using the Slovin formula was 100 respondents utilizing a survey. Research results show that marketing mix influences purchasing decisions. Service quality affects purchasing decisions. Marketing mix influences consumer loyalty. Service quality influences consumer loyalty. Purchasing decisions influence consumer loyalty. Marketing mix influences consumer loyalty through purchasing decisions. Service quality affects consumer loyalty through purchasing decisions.
As práticas pedagógicas no berçário: cuidar-educar-brincar
Authors: Plá Sandini Sabrina , Machado Tamiris Iamara
Published: March 2024

A educação infantil é a primeira etapa da educação básica, e as crianças são marcadas pela separação de seus vínculos familiares. Assim, os professores devem estar preparados para trabalhar com elas no ambiente escolar e visar ao seu desenvolvimento integral. O berçário é um local de compartilhamento de saberes, experiências e vivências e, por isso, se faz importante o cuidar e o brincar com a criança. A pesquisa buscou verificar como podem se estruturar as práticas pedagógicas no berçário e de que forma elas se tornam importantes para o desenvolvimento e aprendizagem do bebê. Para isso, foi utilizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica qualitativa do tipo estado de conhecimento, analisando trabalhos que abordam o assunto tratado. Os trabalhos revelam que a brincadeira, atrelada ao cuidar-educar, é fundamental para que aconteçam interações sociais do bebê, como também para conhecer o ambiente que o cerca e realizar novas descobertas.
Abstract
Early childhood education is the first stage of basic education and children are marked by the separation of their family ties. Thus, teachers must be prepared to work with them in the school environment and aim for their all-round development. The nursery is a place for sharing knowledge and experiences. Therefore, it is important to care for and play with the child. The research sought to verify how the pedagogical practices can be structured in the nursery and how they become important for the baby’s development and learning. For this, we use a state of knowledge qualitative type bibliographic research, analyzing works that address the subject. The work reveals that play, linked to care-education, is fundamental for the baby's social interactions, as well as for getting to know the environment around them and making new discoveries.
Transhumanizm w uniwersum „Wiedźmina”
Authors: Siedlecka Paulina
Published: March 2024

In the 21st century, concepts of human modification and improvement increasingly appear in scientific literature, extending beyond the realm of fantasy. Influenced by successful, advanced technological experiments, these concepts are transitioning from literary fiction to more serious philosophical discourse. This ancient quest first found literary expression in the 19th century, notably in the works of Jules Verne. Transhumanism in fantasy is primarily associated with science fiction, featuring human enhancement through advanced technology in narratives about distant futures, space travel, other planets, and the cyberpunk genre. However, the presence of transhumanist themes in fantasy literature receives less attention. In these cases, modifications are typically achieved through spells or the magical properties of potions and plants. In Poland, the most notable example is Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher universe, further developed by CD Projekt Red’s video games. The most literal example is the witchers, monster slayers created through magical mutations. Wizards represent a less obvious group of enhanced characters. Similarly, Princess Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon embodies transhumanist aspirations. These examples collectively illustrate the diverse manifestations of transhumanism in fantasy literature.
Koncepcje „nowej seksualności” we współczesnej fantastyce rosyjskiej ("Nie" Linor Goralik i Siergieja Kuzniecowa)
Authors: Tyszkowska-Kasprzak Elżbieta
Published: March 2024

The article is devoted to the concept of „new sexuality” in Linor Goralik and Sergey Kuznetsov’s dystopian work No (Нет, 2003). Set in 2060, where the primary human activities revolve around fulfilling increasingly sophisticated sexual fantasies. This is achieved through two means: body modifications, often to resemble various animal species, and pornographic films, considered the highest form of art. These films convey not only traditional imagery but also sexual experiences scanned directly from the actors’ brains. In Goralik and Kuznetsov’s narrative, pornography serves as a metaphor for new cultural models, which strip away the remnants of human individuality and distinctiveness, thereby becoming a form of oppression. Furthermore, the new technologies associated with this trend do not contribute to human development but serve as tools for total mind control.
Nowy człowiek, wersja 2.0 (na podstawie wybranych utworów prozy rosyjskiej i ukraińskiej)
Authors: Zywert Aleksandra
Published: March 2024

The aim of this article is to explore the future human’s place, role, and status. The analysis draws on selected works of prominent modern Russian and Ukrainian writers, including science fiction authors such as Anna Starobinets, Dmitry Glukhovsky, Vladimir Sorokin, Viktor Pelevin, Boris Akunin, and Max Kidruk. The analysis concludes that amidst rapid scientific advancement, humanity may achieve potential immortality, but paradoxically, it could lose its dominant position in the world. In the post-anthropocentric era, challenges will emerge concerning human interactions with robots, androids, avatars, cyborgs, and bots, necessitating ‘negotiations’ with these entities, now perceived as full-fledged members of society.
„Przeczucie. Gawęda o szarej godzinie” Józefa Bohdana Dziekońskiego jako literacka realizacja kategorii fantastyczności i fantazmatyczności
Authors: Lesińska Aleksandra
Published: March 2024

The article aims to analyze the fantastic and phantasmatic nature of the novella Premonition. The Tale at the Grey Hour by Józef Bohdan Dziekoński (1816–1855) within the latest definitional contexts of these terms, which are often overlooked or completely unused in the research on this writer. In the first part, the author reviews recent attempts to define the essence of 'fantasy' in Dziekoński’s works as per well-known researchers such as Antoni Gromadzki and Michał Szargot, while also acknowledging the contributions of new or yet unrecognized scholars, and then supplements these conclusions. Furthermore, the author incorporates the concept of 'phantasm' as explored in Maria Janion’s study On Phantasmatic Criticism, which has not yet been applied in research on Dziekoński’s works. The second part is devoted to the analysis and interpretation of the fantastic and phantasmatic character of Dziekoński’s little-known novella Premonition. The Tale at the Grey Hour. In applying the theoretical issues from the first part to the reading of this story, the author highlights the novella’s significance, where the ideals and worldview of the writer are embodied. This underscores the researcher's belief in Dziekoński’s ideological consistency evident in his literary works. Dziekoński’s reflections on fantasy as a literary genre, or a broadly understood method of literary expression, are also discussed. According to him, fantasy literature must fulfill specific socio-cultural criteria to properly align with its era and gain acceptance. The novella Premonition. The Tale at the Grey Hour exemplifies the author’s implementation of these ideas and worldviews, a point strongly emphasized in the article.
Rodzina dysfunkcyjna w „Panu Tadeuszu” Adama Mickiewicza
Authors: Woźniakowska Nina
Published: March 2024

The subject of this article is to present a dysfunctional family on the example of Pan Tadeusz by Adam Mickiewicz. The title character of the epic grew up in a family with pronounced dysfunction on many levels. As a small boy, he was abandoned by his father, Jacek Soplica, who could not cope with his unrequited love for Ewa Horeszkówna. Due to his alcohol addiction and constant desire for revenge, he neglected both the mother of his son and Tadeusz himself. Later events in the life of the title character show what problems the young man had to struggle with in his adult existence. Visible confusion and a desire to escape responsibility for one's actions illustrate the consequences of even a short-term upbringing in a dysfunctional family.
Lwów niedoczytany?
Authors: Piechota Dariusz
Published: March 2024

In this review, Dariusz Piechota examines Zoriana Czajkowska’s book, Literary Topography of Lviv (2021). Czajkowska mentions at the outset that Lviv is a city that fascinates both researchers of Polish and Ukrainian literature and culture. It is a space where the influences of many cultures intersect, which undoubtedly contributes to the city's multidimensional character. Czajkowska focuses on works written after World War II, particularly memoirs, essays, columns, and journalistic texts. Piechota concludes that Czajkowska failed to capture the multicultural character of Lviv, and her presentation seems one-sided. Nonetheless, Czajkowska's extensive knowledge of Ukrainian literature, as evidenced by her sources, is commendable.
Hilfer Fractional Neutral Stochastic Differential Inclusions with Clarke’s Subdifferential Type and fBm: Approximate Boundary Controllability
Authors: Nandhaprasadh K. , Udhayakumar R.
Published: March 2024

In this paper, the approximate boundary controllability of Hilfer fractional neutral stochastic differential inclusions with fractional Brownian motion (fBm) and Clarke’s subdifferential in Hilbert space is discussed. The existence of a mild solution of Hilfer fractional neutral stochastic differential inclusions with fractional Brownian motion and Clarke’s subdifferential is proved by using fractional calculus, compact semigroups, the fixed point theorem, stochastic analysis, and multivalued maps. The required conditions for the approximate boundary controllability of this system are defined according to a corresponding linear system that is approximately controllable. To demonstrate how our primary findings may be used, a final example is provided.
Simplified Approach for Wind Uncertainty Cost Functions using a Mixture of Uniform Probability Distribution
Authors: García Libardo Acero , Rehman Muhammad Atiq Ur , Rodriguez Sergio Raul Rivera
Published: March 2024

Wind energy generation is an individual source of energy considered in renewable energy resources. It is completely dependent on the natural process of air blown in the area or past forecasting of air blown data. It is considered an uncertain source of energy and less reliable in the context of real-time energy provisions. To make this wind energy more reliable and consistent, we are introducing a simplified approach for wind uncertainty cost functions based on uniform probability distributions and its evaluation for usage. We have developed analytical mathematics cost functions based on several assumptions and they are constructed using Weibull and Rayleigh probability distributions. The proposed method produces the required results to make this energy reliable and consistent with the distribution networks. Computing time and complexity are less as compared to the other methods to minimize the uncertainty of wind energy.
Analisis Analisis Implementasi Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) dalam Pembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam
Authors: Mariam Hoerunnisa  , Shinta Purnamasari  , Andinisa Rahmaniar
Published: March 2024

STEM merupakan salah satu pembelajaran yang memadukan empat komponen yaitu Science, Technology, Engineering dan Mathematics. Penulisan artikel ini bertujuan untuk memaparkan hasil analisis berupa literatur pada hasil penelitian mengenai implementasi STEM pada pembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (IPA) serta dampaknya. Tinjauan literatur dilakukan pada 25 artikel yang dipublikasikan pada berbagai jurnal dari tahun 2015-2022. Tinjauan literatur dilaksanakan dengan 4 tahapan diantaranya yakni melakukan riset serta penyeleksian artikel yang berkaitan dengan topik yang sudah ditentukan, melaksanakan analisis dan sintesis, serta melaksanakan organisasi tulisan. Implikasi penerapan STEM yaitu siswa dapat belajar secara aktif dan inovatif karena siswa merancang proyeknya secara mandiri. Adapun Hasil studi literatur dan analisisnya menunjukkan bahwa 1) STEM dapat di implementasikan pada pembelajaran IPA melalui berbagai cara seperti media pembelajaran, model pembelajaran, perangkat pembelajaran diantaranya bahan ajar, modul, e-modul, LKS, LKPD, E-LKPD. 2) Pengintegrasian STEM dalam pembelajaran berdampak pada hasil belajar, keterampilan berpikir kritis, keterampilan berpikir kreatif, keterampilan proses sains dan literasi sains peserta didik. Dengan adanya penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menjadi sumber acuan atau referensi dalam mengimplementasikan STEM pada pembelajaran IPA.
Pierit-au avarii? O privire dinspre Europa de răsărit / Have Avars gone? A view from Eastern Europe
Authors: Curta Florin
Published: March 2024

The presence of the Avars in Eastern Europe, particularly in the lands between the Carpathian Mountains and the river Dnieper, has so far been a matter of concern for historians. Archaeologists are skeptical: with the exception of a couple of finds from Budureasca, there are no Early Avar belt fittings anywhere to the north, east, and south from the Carpathian Mountains. In Poland, Avar-age finds cluster in the south (Silesia and Lesser Poland) and are dated after AD 700. The vast majority of those finds, however, are from the very end of the 8th or even the early decades of the 9th century. The sudden interest in things Avar in the lands north of the Sudeten and Carpathian Mountains may signal a desire of local elites to employ the modes of status (and, supposedly, power) representation inside the Avar qaganate. It is however truly surprising that such an interest coincides in time with what historians believe to be a period of decline of the Avar polity. The symbolism of the Avar belt fittings was also harnessed by members of communities who buried their dead in cemeteries excavated in southern Romania. By contrast, there are no Avar-age belt fittings anywhere in the lands to the east from the Carpathian Mountains. During the second half of the 8th and the early 9th century, this region experienced something of a demographic boom, as indicated by the large number of settlement sites. There are also hillforts, but a true concern with marking social status in the material culture cannot be dated before the mid-9th century. When such markers of social prominence became necessary, the language of representation was completely different from that employed earlier by elites in southern Poland who wanted to emulate the Avars. In Eastern Europe, after 850, elites emulated the Khazars, not the Avars.
Despre problema datarii mormantului cx. 20A de la Pecica-Duvenbeck ai a semnelor de cruce pe vasele ceramice din Bazinul Dunarii mijlocie / On the Question of Dating the Tomb CX. 20A from PECICA-Duvenbeck and the Signs of the Cross on Ceramic Vessels from the Middle Danube Basin
Authors: Gáll Erwin , Marginean Florin , Peter Sarah
Published: March 2024

Rescue excavation from Pecica-Duvenbeck from the year 2018 unearthed 582 complexes related to various periods, among them two groups of graves datable in the 7/8‒9th centuries. In a grave, complex no. 20A, there has been identified a pot, which has under the throat an incised cross sign. The skeleton, partially disturbed at the time of its robbery, seems to have been a woman adultus/maturus, with an estimated age of over 30 years. Besides presenting this interesting discovery, we also proposed a debate on the problem of the radiocarbon dating of the grave, because the same samples of the skeleton were analysed in two laboratories getting antagonistic results. However, in the light of typo chronology and the results of the other 8 samples from other graves in this funerary site, we can conclude that the grave can be dated at the end of the 7th and the first half of the 8th century.
Out of the ceramic pot of the grave from Pecica, in only two cases we have been able to document cross-shaped marks on the wall of vessels in the Avar funerary environment (7–8th centuries); even cross-shaped marks were found in such non-Christian funerary contexts.
Therefore, we think that the cross-shaped mark on the Pecica pot – in an environment dominated by a cultural habitus entirely different from the Christian world – was not a Christian symbol, but an interpretation as an apotropaic, i.e. as a symbol adopted and transformed according to the pagan mentalities of the 8th century, is a more plausible explanation.
Penyuluhan Perencanaan Keuangan Keluarga Bagi Ibu-Ibu PKK Desa Pekuncen Kecamatan Jatilawang Kabupaten Banyumas
Authors: Agung Prayogi
Published: March 2024

Penyuluhan perencanaan keuangan keluarga bagi ibu-ibu PKK Desa Pekuncen Kecamatan Jatilawang Kabupaten Banyumas bertujuan untuk memberikan pengetahuan dan pemahaman mengenai pentingnya perencanaan keuangan dalam keluarga sehingga mampu mengelola pendapatan dan pengeluaran keluarga dengan tepat. Melalui penyuluhan ibu-ibu PKK diberikan materi mengenai mengapa perlu berencana, apa itu perencanaan keuangan, cara perencanaan keuangan keluarga, mana yang lebih penting untuk Anda, evaluasi kesehatan keuangan dan manfaat perencanaan keuangan keluarga. Hasil penyuluhan ini mendapatkan tanggapan positif dari ibu-ibu PKK karena memberikan pengetahuan dan pemahaman kepada ibu-ibu PKK mengenai perencanaan keuangan dalam keluarga. Penyuluhan perencanaan keuangan keluarga memiliki peran penting dalam memberikan pengetahuan dan pemahaman kepada ibu-ibu PKK dalam mengelola dan merencanakan keuangan keluarga
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Authors: Arnold Thenikusuma  , Andisva Fridy Fathiar  , Liem Christian Philetas Liem , Felicia Kohar  , Irvin Chandranegoro  , Meilani Hamdani  , Carolina Novi Mustikarini
Published: March 2024

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Strategi Inovasi Pemasaran Produk pada UMKM Pisana di K
Authors: Tandoko Jason , Vionisia Efelin Utama  , Diondre Theodore  , Abigail Wulung  , Elia Ardyan
Published: March 2024

Kehadiran pelaku usaha mikro, kecil, dan menengah (UMKM) memiliki peran penting dalam perekonomian Indonesia, memberikan kontribusi signifikan terhadap peningkatan lapangan kerja, mengatasi kemiskinan, dan menjadi sumber pemasukan devisa. Namun, dalam era teknologi informasi yang berkembang pesat, persaingan UMKM dipengaruhi oleh perkembangan teknologi, khususnya media sosial sebagai platform pemasaran yang populer. Pisana, sebuah UMKM di Sulawesi Selatan yang fokus pada produksi keripik pisang, menghadapi tantangan dalam pemasaran dan penggunaan teknologi modern. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan inovasi dalam pengembangan strategi pemasaran UMKM, dengan fokus pada pemanfaatan teknologi AI. Melalui metode pelaksanaan yang melibatkan wawancara, pertemuan di rumah produksi, dan pendampingan dalam kegiatan Expo, penelitian ini memberikan solusi berupa penggunaan teknologi AI seperti "Leonardo AI" untuk menciptakan ide konten yang menarik dan pembuatan calendar content menggunakan Chat GPT. Selain itu, UMKM Pisana diberikan pemahaman tentang penggunaan Instagram Ads untuk meningkatkan visibilitas produk. Hasil dan pembahasan mencakup pertemuan awal dengan UMKM Pisana, pertemuan di Expo, serta solusi inovatif yang diberikan, seperti Business Model Canvas dan Opportunity Analysis Canvas. Tim penulis juga memberikan pendampingan dalam menciptakan konten promosi dan meningkatkan kualitas produk.
INCENTIVE MECHANISM OF GOVERNMENT OVERCOMMITMENT IN PPPS BASED ON INVESTORS’ FAIRNESS PREFERENCE
Authors: Luo Qi , Liu Jicai
Published: March 2024

In public-private partnerships (PPPs), governments sometimes may not afford the guarantees in full as initially agreed upon due to limited fiscal budgets. Accordingly, government overcommitment can occur. The degree of government overcommitment fulfillment affects not only the incentives provided by governments but also investors’ willingness to cooperate and efforts. However, until now, this government overcommitment risk has been ignored during negotiations. Moreover, little attention has been paid to the impact of investors’ fairness preference. To this end, this paper constructs an incentive mechanism of government overcommitment based on investors’ fairness preference in the horizontal and vertical dimensions. The results show that the optimal strategies of both sides are usually affected by the degree of government overcommitment fulfillment, investors’ fairness preference and their willingness to cooperate. Contrary to intuition, the optimal incentive of governments and investors’ efforts do not always increase with the decreasing degree of government overcommitment fulfillment, and thus, fairness preferences should be considered. It is not always the case that a higher-level government overcommitment fulfillment is better for themselves. The findings contribute new insights to the incentive mechanism to innovatively work toward creating an effective contract to pay more attention to government overcommitment risk in advance in PPPs.
Impacts of native and alien plant dominants at different spatial scales
Authors: Kortz Alessandra , Hejda Martin , Pergl Jan , Kutlvašr Josef , Petřík Petr , Sádlo Jiří , Vítková Michaela , Vojík Martin , Pyšek Petr
Published: March 2024

Plant invasion science has made a substantial progress in documenting the impacts of aliens, but comparisons with the impacts of native dominants are still rare. Further, the impacts on larger spatial scales remain poorly understood. We recorded the impacts of 10 native and nine invasive dominant plants in the Czech Republic on species richness and Shannon diversity by comparing communities with high vs. low cover of the dominant species. To estimate the impacts at the (i) population level and (ii) between-population level, we compared the Jaccard dissimilarity, nestedness and turnover of high- and low-dominance plots. Further, we calculated the Jaccard dissimilarity, nestedness and turnover between the high- and low-dominance plots within each population to express the impacts on species composition. We tested whether (i) native and invasive dominants affect the population- and between population levels of diversity by making the vegetation more homogenous; (ii) whether these effects differ between the native and alien dominants; and (iii) whether the impacts at different spatial levels are related. At the population level, high-dominance plots (with both native and alien dominants) showed higher nestedness and lower turnover compared to the low-dominance plots. Further, all plots with native dominants, both with high- and low dominance, showed higher similarity but lower nestedness than plots with alien dominants. Most importantly, high-dominance plots with native dominants were more similar to each other but showed marginally significantly lower nestedness compared to high-dominance plots with alien dominants. At the between-population level, high-dominance plots with native dominants showed a marginally significantly lower turnover compared to high-dominance plots with alien dominants. The differences in Jaccard dissimilarity, nestedness and turnover between the low- and high-dominance plots at the population level showed strong positive relations to low- and high-dominance differences at the between-populations level. Further, compositional impacts, expressed as the dissimilarity between high- vs. low-dominance plots, positively related to the plot-level impacts on Shannon diversity. Our results show that (i) both native and invasive dominants tend to reduce the diversity over larger areas and that the effect of native dominants may be even stronger, and (ii) the effects on plot-level richness and diversity cannot be easily extrapolated to larger scales but the impacts at the population- and between-populations levels are positively related.
Covid-19 pandemic? Mental health implications among nurses and Proposed interventions
Authors: Georgousopoulou Vasiliki , Pervanidou Panagiota , Perdikaris Pantelis , Vlachioti Efrosyni , Zagana Vaia , Kourtis Georgios , Pavlopoulou Ioanna , Matziou Vasiliki
Published: March 2024

Background

With its abrupt and huge health and socio-economic consequences, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has led to a uniquely demanding, intensely stressful, and even traumatic period. Healthcare workers (HCW), especially nurses, were exposed to mental health challenges during those challenging times.

Objectives

Review the current literature on mental health problems among nurses caring for COVID-19 patients.

Methods

This is a narrative review and critical evaluation of relevant publications.

Results

Nurses experienced higher levels of stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, frustration, stigma, and depersonalization compared to other HCW. Factors that increased this symptomatology included concerns about infection or infection of family members, inadequate staff protective equipment, extended working hours, insufficient information, a reduced sense of security, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The factors that improved the psychopathology included a general positive attitude, job satisfaction, adequate information and education, harmonious group relationships, post-traumatic development, emotional intelligence, psychological counseling, mindfulness-based stress reduction, stable leadership, guidance, and moral and practical administrative support.

Conclusions

Recent studies clearly show that nurses, especially women, are the most vulnerable subgroup among HCW and are particularly prone to mental health impacts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The documented mental health vulnerability of frontline nursing staff during the COVID-19 pandemic requires preventive nursing management actions to increase resilience and to develop relevant defense mechanisms.
FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES EM EDUCAÇÃO ESPECIAL: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA DA LITERATURA
Authors: Rizzotto Schirmer Carolina , Nascimento Lobo e Silva Stefhanny , Lopes Araújo Stones Aires Maria Gabriela
Published: March 2024

O processo de formação de professores é um tema que desperta o interesse de inúmeros estudiosos. Com o objetivo de mapear e compreender como vem ocorrendo a formação continuada de professores em educação especial, uma revisão narrativa da literatura foi empregada entre os anos de 2008 a 2021. Os critérios para inclusão foram: publicações em formato de artigo original, em português, produzidas no Brasil, entre abril de 2008 a dezembro de 2021, que tratassem de intervenções na área da formação continuada de professores e Educação Especial. Os resultados apontaram que os professores se sentem despreparados para atuar com alunos com deficiência, como também para realizar adaptações pedagógicas e utilizar recursos de Tecnologia Assistiva e Comunicação Alternativa e Ampliada. A falta de tempo para interagir com outros profissionais da escola também foi um dado recorrente nos estudos analisados.
Managing end-stage carcinoid heart disease: A case report and literature review
Authors: Bulj Nikola , Tomasic Vedran , Cigrovski Berkovic Maja
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND

Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEP-NENs) are rare tumors, often diagnosed in an advanced stage when curative treatment is impossible and grueling symptoms related to vasoactive substance release by tumor cells affect patients’ quality of life. Cardiovascular complications of GEP-NENs, primarily tricuspid and pulmonary valve disease, and right-sided heart failure, are the leading cause of death, even compared to metastatic disease.

CASE SUMMARY

We present a case of a 35-year-old patient with progressive dyspnea, back pain, polyneuropathic leg pain, and nocturnal diarrhea lasting for a decade before the diagnosis of neuroendocrine carcinoma of unknown primary with extensive liver metastases. During the initial presentation, serum biomarkers were not evaluated, and the patient received five cycles of doxorubicin, which he did not tolerate well, so he refused further therapy and was lost to follow-up. After 10 years, he presented to the emergency room with signs and symptoms of right-sided heart failure. Panneuroendocrine markers, serum chromogranin A, and urinary 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid were extremely elevated (900 ng/mL and 2178 µmol/L), and transabdominal ultrasound confirmed hepatic metastases. Computed tomography (CT) showed liver metastases up to 6 cm in diameter and metastases in mesenteric lymph nodes and pelvis. Furthermore, an Octreoscan showed lesions in the heart, thoracic spine, duodenum, and ascendent colon. A standard transthoracic echocardiogram confirmed findings of carcinoid heart disease. The patient was not a candidate for valve replacement. He started octreotide acetate treatment, and the dose escalated to 80 mg IM monthly. Although biochemical response and symptomatic improvement were noted, the patient died.

CONCLUSION

Carcinoid heart disease occurs with carcinoid syndrome related to advanced neuroendocrine tumors, usually with liver metastases, which manifests as right-sided heart valve dysfunction leading to right-sided heart failure. Carcinoid heart disease and tumor burden are major prognostic factors of poor survival. Therefore, they must be actively sought by available biochemical markers and imaging techniques. Moreover, imaging techniques aiding tumor detection and staging, somatostatin receptor positron emission tomography/CT, and CT or magnetic resonance imaging, should be performed at the time of diagnosis and in 3- to 6-mo intervals to determine tumor growth rate and assess the possibility of locoregional therapy and/or palliative surgery. Valve replacement at the onset of symptoms or right ventricular dysfunction may be considered, while any delay can worsen right-sided ventricular failure.
Roles and application of exosomes in the development, diagnosis and treatment of gastric cancer
Authors: Guan Xiao-Li , Guan Xiao-Ying , Zhang Zheng-Yi
Published: March 2024

As important messengers of intercellular communication, exosomes can regulate local and distant cellular communication by transporting specific exosomal contents and can also promote or suppress the development and progression of gastric cancer (GC) by regulating the growth and proliferation of tumor cells, the tumor-related immune response and tumor angiogenesis. Exosomes transport bioactive molecules including DNA, proteins, and RNA (coding and noncoding) from donor cells to recipient cells, causing reprogramming of the target cells. In this review, we will describe how exosomes regulate the cellular immune response, tumor angiogenesis, proliferation and metastasis of GC cells, and the role and mechanism of exosome-based therapy in human cancer. We will also discuss the potential application value of exosomes as biomarkers in the diagnosis and treatment of GC and their relationship with drug resistance.
Comparison of mismatch repair and immune checkpoint protein profile with histopathological parameters in pancreatic, periampullary/ampullary, and choledochal adenocarcinomas
Authors: Aydın Arzu Hazal , Turhan Nesrin
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND

Pancreatic, periampullary/ampullary, and choledochal adenocarcinomas are aggressive malignancies with a poor prognosis. Immune checkpoint blockade is a promising treatment option for several tumor types. H long terminal repeat-associating 2 (HHLA2), which is analogous to programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1), is a recently discovered member of the B7/cluster of differentiation 28 family and is expressed in many malignancies.

AIM

To analyze the expression of HHLA2 and its association with the pathologic biomarkers that predict sensitivity to immunotherapy.

METHODS

Ninety-two adenocarcinoma cases located in the pancreas, ampulla, and distal common bile duct were identified. This study assessed 106 pancreaticoduodenectomy and distal/total pancreatectomy samples that were delivered to Ankara City Hospital between 2019 and 2021. Immunohistochemistry was conducted to examine the expression of DNA mismatch repair (MMR), PD-L1, and HHLA2 proteins.

RESULTS

Patients with high HHLA2 expression had a higher mean age than those with low expression. Low HHLA2 expression was associated with high perineural invasion. HHLA2 expression was low in pathological stage T3 (pT) 3 cases and high in pathological stage T1, T2, and T4 cases. There was no correlation between HHLA2 expression and the expression of MMR proteins and PD-L1.

CONCLUSION

Evaluation of HHLA2 expression in microsatellite stable and PD-L1-negative tumors may be useful for predicting the response of individuals to immunotherapy and may serve as a novel therapeutic target for immunotherapy in advanced-stage disease.
Evaluation of Toxicological Risks and Effects of Microplastics on Nile Tilapia (Oreochromisniloticus) under in Vitro Laboratory Conditions
Authors: Macarius Pancras Mtega  , Matobola Joel Mihale  , Kessy Fidel Kilulya
Published: March 2024

Microplastics have been reported by many literatures as contaminants of environmental water bodies and are ingested by aquatic organisms due to their small sizes. Knowing the effects of microplastics to fresh water fish which are kept in ponds helps in managing fish keeping practice. The objective of research was to determine the toxicity of microplastics to Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). The Experiment was done in 80 fish samples. Microplastics which were prepared for the batch experiment were introduced in the aquarium followed with observation for 21 days. The digestion of fish gills and intestines involved 10 mL of 10% (w/v) KOH solution and incubation at 65oC for 24 hours. Engulfed microplastics were determined using stereo microscope and At-IR spectrophotometer for confirmation. Engulfed microplastics were observed to be in mean range of 3.37 x 102±4.04 x 102 to 2.32 x 103 ± 3.57 x 103 particles/kg in gills and 4.68 x 104 ± 3.02 x 104 to4.40 x 104 ± 5.34 x 104 particles/kg in intestines. The observed responses were loss of equilibrium for 35% of fish, abnormal swimming for 49% of fish, abnormal ventilator behavior for 59% of fish, abnormal appearance for 39% of fish and average growth weight increase in control experiment fish was 6.10±2.62 g compared to 1.7 ± 3.62 g in test fish. There was no mortality of Nile tilapia. The responses of fish to the presence of microplastics in aquarium indicated that microplastics had adverse effects to Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). More researches have to be done on fish physiological changes caused by microplastics.